Wednesday 25 May 2016

Beer Bacon and Onion Jam


Beer Bacon and Onion Jam

                Ingredients                                     Yield: 3/4c
  • 1 bottle o'    Beer
  • 3 strips        Bacon, chopped
  • 2                  Onion, julienne
  • 60ml (1/4c) Maple Syrup
                Instructions
  1. In a medium size pan or pot saute onions and bacon until tender.
  2. Once tender add in maple syrup and cook until a rich brown colour.
  3. Deglaze with beer and reduce to a jammy consistency.
  4. Serve with burgers, on toast, etc.
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Monday 16 May 2016

Kosher Pickles


Kosher Pickles

            Ingedients                                 Yield: 450g (4c) pickles
  • 450g (4c)          Cucumbers, sliced
  • 250ml (1c)       White Vinegar
  • 450ml (1 3/4c) Water
  • 15g (2 1/4tsp)  Kosher Salt
  • 10g (2tsp)        Granulated Sugar
  • 2 cloves           Garlic
  • 2g (1 tsp)         Mustard Seeds
  • 2                      Bay Leaves
  • 2g (1tsp)          Chili Flakes
  • 2g (1 tsp)         Black Peppercorns
            Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients besides cucumber into a pot and bring to a boil.
  2. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Turn off the heat and add in the sliced cucumber.
  4. Store in an air tight container for at least 24hrs or longer for more flavourful pickles.
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Sunday 15 May 2016

Yorkshire Pudding


Yorkshire Pudding

            Ingredients                                     Yield: 6 Yorkshire Puddings

  • 4                    Eggs
  • 130g (1c)       All-purpose Flour
  • 170ml (2/3c) Milk
  • 30ml (2Tbsp) Water
  • 2g (1/3tsp)    Salt
            Instructions
  1. In a blender, blend all ingredients until a smooth batter forms. Let rest overnight for best results. (You can whisk the batter by hand if desired).
  2. Grease a 6 muffin tin liberally with butter and bake in a preheated 450 degree Fahrenheit oven for 10 minutes, or until the butter starts to brown.
  3. Pour the batter into the preheated muffin cups and place in the oven to bake for 25 minutes. (Tip: Place a baking sheet in the oven to catch the grease).
  4. Serve right out of the oven with gravy and roast beef!
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Thursday 12 May 2016

Pickled Mustard Seeds

Pickled Mustard Seeds

                    Ingredients                                                 Yield: 1/2c seeds
  • 120ml (1/2c) Rice Vinegar
  • 80ml (1/3c)   Water
  • 45ml (3Tbsp)  Maple Syrup
  • 5g (1tsp)        Salt
  • 40g (1/4c)      Mustard Seeds (brown and yellow)
                   Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients into a small pot.
  2. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 1 hour or until all liquid has evaporated. (Add some water if liquid has evaporated before the 1 hour mark).
  3. Use as a garnish. Enjoy!
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