2 tbsp scotch 2 tbsp kosher salt 2 tbsp brown sugar juice of half a lemon 1 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp peppercorns 2 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp ground coriander 2 cups water 2 chicken breasts bbq sauce Combine the scotch, salt, sugar, lemon, garlic, peppercorns, mustard seeds, and coriander. Stir in the water… Continue reading Scotch-Brined Chicken Breasts
Category: Meat
Bloody Mary Steak
1 cup tomato juice 2 tbsp vodka 1 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce 2 tsp horseradish 1 tsp tabasco celery salt sea salt and cracked pepper canola oil 2 ribeye steaks Combine the juice, vodka, lime juice, worcestershire sauce, horseradish, tabasco, celery salt, cracked pepper. Mix well and pour over 2 steaks. Chill… Continue reading Bloody Mary Steak
Chocolate Pudding Cake
1/3 cup packed brown sugar cocoa powder 1 cup flour 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tsp baking powder a pinch of salt 1/2 cup milk 2 tbsp margarine, melted 1 tsp vanilla 1 1/3 cups very hot brewed coffee vanilla ice cream Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease a 9by 9 inch pan. Combine 1/4 cup… Continue reading Chocolate Pudding Cake
Honey Mustard Duck Breast
2 tbsp dijon 1 tbsp honey cracked pepper sea salt 1/2 tsp dry thyme 2 duck breasts, fat side scored without piercing the flesh in a diamond pattern Preheat the oven to 400 F. Combine the mustard, honey, and thyme in a bowl. Season with the salt and cracked pepper. Set aside. Heat an oven proof… Continue reading Honey Mustard Duck Breast
Coffee Brined Chicken with Smoky BBQ Sauce
strong hot coffee kosher salt brown sugar 1 1/2 cups cold water 2 1/4" thick lemon slices 2 tsp black peppercorns 2 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 ground coriander 2 chicken breasts 1 slice bacon, diced 1 shallot, minced 3 tbsp cider vinegar 2 tbsp dijon 1 tbsp heavy cream 2 tsp worcestershire sauce Combine 1/4… Continue reading Coffee Brined Chicken with Smoky BBQ Sauce
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
3 tbsp olive oil 2/3 cup flour 1 small onion, minced 2 stalks celery, minced 1 green pepper, seeded, minced 1/2 lb smoked andouille sausage, sliced in rounds salt 1/2 tsp cayenne 3 bay leaves 7 1/2 cups chicken stock 1 lb cooked chicken (use stock chicken), shredded 1 cup white rice Heat the olive… Continue reading Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Scotch Glazed Baby Back Ribs
5 tbsp honey 1/4 cup scotch 1 tbsp dijon 1 1/2 tsp molasses 2 tsp soy sauce 2 tsp worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 tbsp hoisin sauce 3/4 tsp sambal oelek 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cracked pepper 2 2 1/4 lb racks of baby back ribs 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice Preheat the oven to… Continue reading Scotch Glazed Baby Back Ribs
Oven Fried Chicken
1/4 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup cornflake crumbs 1/4 cup cornmeal 1 tbsp flour 1/2 tsp chili flakes 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp cayenne 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp dry mustard 2 boneless chicken breasts Preheat the oven to 375 F. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Combine the crumbs, cornmeal, flour, chili,… Continue reading Oven Fried Chicken
Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops
2 pork chops 1/2 tsp sea salt cracked pepper 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 onion, minced 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp sugar Sprinkle the pork with the salt and cracked pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet over moderately high heat. Add the onion and saute 1 minute. Add the pork and cook,… Continue reading Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops
Mom’s BBQ Pork Chops
1/4 cup tamari 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp salt 2 garlic cloves, sliced 2 pork chops Combine the tamari, ginger, salt and garlic. Pour over the pork and marinate for 4 hours. Drain the marinade and then grill the pork chops. Serve.