1 peach, pitted and cut into chunks
2 oz habanero liquor* 1 TBSP sugar Juice of 1 lime 1 cup of ice *Soak 8-10 seeded habanero peppers in a light rum. 30 min for mild, 1 hour for medium, 2 hours for spicy. Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth. Note from Bon Appétit: Before you throw side-eye at us about the 10 habanero chiles we call for, give us a chance to explain. The seeds are removed and then they're soaked in alcohol to chill out the spiciness. The longer they sit, the milder they will be. Estimate 30 minutes for spicy, 1 hour for medium, and 2 hours for mild.
4 ½-inch-thick pork shoulder (Boston butt) steaks (about 9 ounces each) Kosher salt 8–10 large habanero and/or aji dulce chiles, seeded, chopped (WEAR GLOVES!) ½ cup 80-proof clear liquor, such as tequila, vodka or rum 1 orange 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 3-inch cinnamon stick 2 whole star anise (optional) 3 large sprigs thyme, divided ½ large red onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely grated 1 cup pure maple syrup ¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar Generously season both sides of pork steaks with salt. Let sit on a wire rack set inside a sheet tray at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour. Meanwhile, stir chiles and liquor in a small bowl or glass measuring cup and let sit at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours. Peel 4 wide strips of zest from orange with a vegetable peeler, leaving white pith behind. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over high until it begins to smoke, about 3 minutes. Add pork, cinnamon stick, and 1 thyme sprig to pan and cook, turning pork once, until steaks are browned on both sides but still pink in the center, 3–4 minutes per side. Transfer steaks to a plate, reserving cinnamon stick in skillet; discard thyme. Reduce heat to medium-high. Cook onion and remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in skillet, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, tender, and just beginning to brown, 5–7 minutes. Strain chiles through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl (reserve liquor for a spicy cocktail). Add chiles, garlic, orange zest, and remaining 2 thyme sprigs to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until chiles are tender and just beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add syrup and vinegar, season with ¾ tsp. salt, and increase heat to high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thick and syrupy, 6–8 minutes. Transfer steaks and any accumulated juices to skillet and cook, basting steaks with maple glaze, until syrup is thickened and steaks are glazed over, 2–3 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick, orange zest, and thyme sprigs. Divide steaks among plates and pour pan juices over. 4 cups finely chopped sweet bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped hot pepper (if desired!) 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1 (1.75 ounce) package SURE-JELL powder pectin* 5 cups white sugar Place the red bell peppers, green bell peppers, and jalapeño peppers into a large saucepan over high heat. Mix in the apple cider vinegar and Sure-Jell pectin. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil while stirring constantly. Then, quickly stir in the sugar. Return to a boil and boil for one minute. Remove from the heat and skim off any foam. Store in the refrigerator up to 3 months or can for long term storage. 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds 2 teaspoons paprika or pimentón Pinch of cayenne 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon cider vinegar or white wine vinegar Salt and pepper 1 1/2 pounds okra, left whole 1/2 cup oil-cured black olives, for garnish 1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves, plus additional sprigs, for garnish Make the dressing: Put cumin, coriander and caraway seeds in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat. Shake pan and toast seeds until fragrant and lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Let seeds cool, then grind to a coarse powder in a mortar or electric spice mill. Transfer to a small bowl and add paprika and cayenne. Whisk in olive oil, lemon juice and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Bring a large saucepan of well-salted water to a boil. Add okra and cook for 2 minutes, until firm-tender. Drain and rinse with cool water, then blot with a kitchen towel. Set aside. To serve, place okra in a serving bowl. Season lightly with salt and toss with dressing. (Leave to marinate for up to 1 hour if desired.) Garnish with olives, chopped cilantro and some cilantro sprigs. A delicious addition to a Bloody Mary, pickled okra is also a great snack on a Southern inspired cheese board, with pimento cheese and Smithfield ham. To reduce the spiciness, either reduce or omit the peppers.
1 1/2 pounds fresh whole okra 3 fresh jalapeño peppers, cut into 1/4-inch slices 9 dried red chile peppers 3 garlic cloves, peeled 1 cup water 2 cups cider vinegar 1 tablespoon mustard seeds 1/2 cup sugar Kosher salt Divide the okra and jalapeno peppers pieces evenly between 3 sterile canning pint jars. Place 3 dried chiles and 1 clove of garlic into each jar. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the water, vinegar, mustard seeds, peppercorns, sugar, and 2 tablespoons of kosher salt for the brine. Stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Once the mixture has reached a rolling boil, pour the brine as evenly as possible into the jars. Seal the jars in a hot water bath according to the jars' package instructions and store in a cool, dry place for at least a week. 1 pound of small, firm eggplants
1 TBSP soy sauce 1 TBSP rice vinegar Juice of 1 lime 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp brown sugar 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 TBSP grated fresh ginger 1 ½ tsp toasted sesame oil 2 TBSP vegetable oil 2 TBSP chopped cilantro or basil 6 green onions, sliced diagonally 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced (optional!) Cook the eggplants in a covered steamer over rapidly boiling water until tender, about 10 minutes. Let cool, then peel. Put the flesh in a fine meshed strainer to drain excess liquid. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, lime juice, salt and sugar. Add garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and vegetable oil. Put drained eggplants in a bowl. Using 2 forks, shred the eggplants a bit, then pour dressing over and toss, coating well. Leave to rest for 10 minutes, then taste and adjust seasoning. Just before serving, stir in chopped cilantro or basil. Pile eggplants on a platter and sprinkle with scallions. Garnish with jalapeno, if using, and cilantro or basil sprigs. Perfect for using up any slightly damaged tomatoes.
2 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes 1 cup minced scallions or white onion 1 clove garlic, minced Juice of 1 lime Salt and pepper to taste 1 stemmed and minced jalapeño, seeded for less heat ½ cup chopped cilantro, more to taste After chopping the tomatoes, place in a colander over a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Let drain while chopping the rest of the ingredients. This helps your salsa not be super watery, and the remaining liquid is a great drink! Combine all ingredients but cilantro, and taste. Add more salt, pepper or chilies if desired. Stir in half the cilantro, and set aside for 30 to 60 minutes. Adjust seasoning, garnish with remaining cilantro, and serve. Yield: 4-6 servings
Time: 20 minutes This recipe idea came from one of the volunteers at the Richmond Hostel. Instead of using hard to find green papaya, shredded zucchini is subbed in for the bulk of this delicious riff on a papaya salad. 1 large or 2 small cloves garlic, peeled ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon dry-roasted salted peanuts, more for garnish 2 fresh bird chilies or serrano chilies, sliced ½ teaspoon raw sugar or white sugar 1 tablespoon dried shrimp (optional) 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 to 2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla), to taste 2 plum tomatoes, 1 large round tomato, or 8 grape tomatoes, coarsely chopped ½ pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths (optional) 1 small to medium green zucchini, julienned on a mandolin or by hand In a blender or mortar, blend or pound garlic, salt, peanuts, chilies, sugar and shrimp (if using) into a paste. Transfer to a large bowl and mix in lime juice and fish sauce. Use a spoon (or the mortar) to lightly crush tomatoes and beans (if using), then add to bowl and mix lightly. Peel and coarsely grate or shred papaya, discarding seeds and inner membrane. There should be 4 to 6 cups. Add papaya to bowl and lightly but thoroughly toss together. Taste for seasoning. Mound in a bowl (if desired, line bowl with lettuce leaves beforehand). Sprinkle with peanuts and serve. A refreshing non-dairy version!
2 medium cucumbers 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice-wine or white-wine vinegar 1 small chili, stemmed, seeded-and minced, or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 2 teaspoons sugar 3 cups chicken stock, chilled ½ cup minced scallions, both white and green parts 1 cup chopped greens (optional) 1 cup roughly chopped cilantro, mint, Thai basil or a combination Peel cucumbers, then cut them in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds. Slice cucumbers as thinly as possible (a mandolin is ideal for this). Mix them in a large bowl with soy sauce, vinegar, chili and sugar, then refrigerate for about 20 minutes. Add stock, scallions, greens if you like, and stir. Taste, and adjust seasoning. Just before serving, garnish with herb or herbs of your choice. These make an amazing breakfast on the weekend!
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped (use any leftover onion parts! 1 ½ pounds zucchini or other summer squash, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced (I still had some garlic scapes that I used up) 1 to 2 chilis, minced (omit if you don’t like heat!) Salt to taste Freshly ground pepper 8 eggs, beaten Roughly chopped cilantro Sour cream (optional) Avocado, sliced (optional) 10 warm corn tortillas Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and the onion and cook, stirring, until the onion begins to color, about 3 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook, stirring, until it is lightly colored and tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chili and salt to taste and stir together for about 30 seconds to a minute, until fragrant. Reduce the heat to low. Beat the eggs and season with salt and pepper. Add to the zucchini mixture along with the cilantro. Cook, stirring, until the eggs are set. Fill the warm tortillas and serve with sour cream and avocado. |
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