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Monday, September 24, 2012

Mock BW3 Spicy Garlic Sauce

1 cup Frank's Red Hot sauce 
1/3 cup vegetable oil 
1 tsp sugar 
1 tsp garlic powder 
1/2 tsp black pepper (ground) 
1/2 tsp cayenne (powder) 
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce 
1 egg yolk 
2 tsps water 
2 tsps cornstarch 

 In a small sauce pan combine first seven ingredients. Heat over medium heat until sauce begins to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for five minutes. Remove pan from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Whisk egg yolk and water together. Add cornstarch and continue to whisk until cornstarch is completely dissolved. Slowly add warm hot sauce mixture to egg mixture. Continually whisk to create an emulsion. 
Dredge wings or legs in sauce and serve. Chill remaining for later use.

Homemade Smoked Sausage Balls

1 1/2# fresh ground pork 1-2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped fine 1 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 1/2 tsp fresh cracked pepper 6-8 jalapenos, seeded and chopped fine 3/4 cup quick oats, pulsed to fine but not powder Fold together gently just enough to mix evenly. Roll into balls and place in freezer on sheet pan for 15 minutes. Smoke indirect for 1 to 1 1/2 hours at 170 degrees under heavy smoke. Balls are done when thermometer reads 160. At game time, place balls in a crock with you favorite sauce.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Black Bean Cakes-n-Eggs

Adapted from Cooking Light magazine

2 tablespoons your favorite oil
5 large eggs
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup panko, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped green garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Place 1 tablespoon oil, 1 egg, and beans in a food processor. Pulse 20 times or until mixture becomes a coarsely chopped paste. Combine bean mixture, 5 tablespoons panko, garlic, and next 4 ingredients in a bowl.
Place 3 tablespoons panko in a dish. Divide bean mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each into 4 patties and dredge in panko. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1-1/2 teaspoons oil. Add patties; cook 3 minutes on each side. Remove from pan. Wipe pan clean. Add remaining 2 teaspoons canola oil. Crack 4 eggs into skillet. Cover and cook 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
Arrange 1 serving sauteed greens, 1 black bean patty, and 1 egg on each of 4 plates.
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