KUNG PAO SMOKED PORK BELLY

KUNG PAO SMOKED PORK BELLY

Original recipe and photo credit goes to TheBBQBuddha.A few weeks ago I posted a recipe for Pork Belly Burnt Ends, which is just cubed pork belly, smoked, and cooked in BBQ sauce.  For this recipe, I combined the low and slow method of pork belly burnt ends with...

KUNG PAO SMOKED PORK BELLY

Original recipe and photo credit goes to TheBBQBuddha.A few weeks ago I posted a recipe for Pork Belly Burnt Ends, which is just cubed pork belly, smoked, and cooked in BBQ sauce.  For this recipe, I combined the low and slow method of pork belly burnt ends with...

SHRIMP AND GRITS KABOBS

SHRIMP AND GRITS KABOBS

This outdoorsy recipe is courtesy of O’Neill Williams.Ingredients ¼ cup Pecan oil or butter 1 cup country ham finely diced ½ cup diced scallions ½ cup red pepper finely diced ½ cup yellow pepper finely diced 1 cup heavy cream 4 cups water 2 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoons...

SHRIMP AND GRITS KABOBS

This outdoorsy recipe is courtesy of O’Neill Williams.Ingredients ¼ cup Pecan oil or butter 1 cup country ham finely diced ½ cup diced scallions ½ cup red pepper finely diced ½ cup yellow pepper finely diced 1 cup heavy cream 4 cups water 2 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoons...

HOT BUTTERED SOFT PRETZELS

HOT BUTTERED SOFT PRETZELS

Pretzels are available crisp and hard from your grocery or if you’re lucky and in the right place, soft and chewy from street vendors. Our recipe is for the soft, chewy kind. The melted butter brushed over the crust is a bonus street vendors don’t offer!Photo and recipe...

HOT BUTTERED SOFT PRETZELS

Pretzels are available crisp and hard from your grocery or if you’re lucky and in the right place, soft and chewy from street vendors. Our recipe is for the soft, chewy kind. The melted butter brushed over the crust is a bonus street vendors don’t offer!Photo and recipe...

2017 EGGfest - Smokin' the Ozarks

2017 EGGfest - Smokin' the Ozarks

EVENT DETAILS All net proceeds benefit the Keystone Kops Charity of Springfield September 30th, 2017 10:00am - 4:00pm 882 W. Tracker Rd | Nixa, MO 65714 Live music in the afternoon 5th Annual EGGcellent Chef Awards Beer, Bloody Mary's, Sweet Tea, Soda, and Water sold by the Keystone...

2017 EGGfest - Smokin' the Ozarks

EVENT DETAILS All net proceeds benefit the Keystone Kops Charity of Springfield September 30th, 2017 10:00am - 4:00pm 882 W. Tracker Rd | Nixa, MO 65714 Live music in the afternoon 5th Annual EGGcellent Chef Awards Beer, Bloody Mary's, Sweet Tea, Soda, and Water sold by the Keystone...

PORK BELLY KEBABS

PORK BELLY KEBABS

These kebabs make the perfect appetizer or addition to pizzas and sandwiches. The slightly sweet plum glaze caramelizes beautifully on the crisped pork belly. Ingredients 1 pound pork belly ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 6 to 8 skewers (use a good quality metal skewer for this...

PORK BELLY KEBABS

These kebabs make the perfect appetizer or addition to pizzas and sandwiches. The slightly sweet plum glaze caramelizes beautifully on the crisped pork belly. Ingredients 1 pound pork belly ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 6 to 8 skewers (use a good quality metal skewer for this...

HATCH CHILE GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

HATCH CHILE GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Recipe adapted from ThisIsHowICook.comIngredients 2 slice of good artisan bread 1 T butter 1/4 c finely chopped scallions 1-2 T mayonnaise 1/4 c shredded pepper jack 1/4 c shredded sharp cheddar 1-2 freshly roasted green chilies with skin and seeds removed 1 oz dried or cooked chorizo (optional)...

HATCH CHILE GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Recipe adapted from ThisIsHowICook.comIngredients 2 slice of good artisan bread 1 T butter 1/4 c finely chopped scallions 1-2 T mayonnaise 1/4 c shredded pepper jack 1/4 c shredded sharp cheddar 1-2 freshly roasted green chilies with skin and seeds removed 1 oz dried or cooked chorizo (optional)...

ASPARAGUS & PANCETTA ON A HIMALAYAN SALT BLOCK

ASPARAGUS & PANCETTA ON A HIMALAYAN SALT BLOCK

Ingredients 2 tablespoons bitter orange marmalade  2 tablespoons mustard oil (available in Indian groceries)  Juice of ½ orange (2 to 3 tablespoons)  1 tablespoon chopped kalamata olives  1 tablespoon brown mustard seeds  1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives  1 pound green asparagus spears  12 pieces thinly sliced pancetta...

ASPARAGUS & PANCETTA ON A HIMALAYAN SALT BLOCK

Ingredients 2 tablespoons bitter orange marmalade  2 tablespoons mustard oil (available in Indian groceries)  Juice of ½ orange (2 to 3 tablespoons)  1 tablespoon chopped kalamata olives  1 tablespoon brown mustard seeds  1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives  1 pound green asparagus spears  12 pieces thinly sliced pancetta...

SEARED SCALLOPS ON A HIMALAYAN SALT BLOCK

SEARED SCALLOPS ON A HIMALAYAN SALT BLOCK

Ingredients ¼ cup fresh lime juice  ¼ cup Thai fish sauce  1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar  2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil  1 garlic clove, minced  1 minced hot chile pepper stem and seeds removed ¼ cup finely shredded carrot  1 ¼ pounds large sea scallops (about 16)  ½...

SEARED SCALLOPS ON A HIMALAYAN SALT BLOCK

Ingredients ¼ cup fresh lime juice  ¼ cup Thai fish sauce  1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar  2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil  1 garlic clove, minced  1 minced hot chile pepper stem and seeds removed ¼ cup finely shredded carrot  1 ¼ pounds large sea scallops (about 16)  ½...

BACON WRAPPED CEDAR PLANKED TROUT

BACON WRAPPED CEDAR PLANKED TROUT

Thick-cut, hearty bacon may seem like it doesn’t belong next to a light, flaky fish, but the hickory flavor is a natural fit with trout cooked over cedar planks.Ingredients 4 slices Hickory Smoked Bacon (par baked until pliable)  2 medium whole trout  Lemon pepper seasoning to taste  8...

BACON WRAPPED CEDAR PLANKED TROUT

Thick-cut, hearty bacon may seem like it doesn’t belong next to a light, flaky fish, but the hickory flavor is a natural fit with trout cooked over cedar planks.Ingredients 4 slices Hickory Smoked Bacon (par baked until pliable)  2 medium whole trout  Lemon pepper seasoning to taste  8...