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Chicken Al Pastor(ish) Cheese Skirt Tacos

With Pineapple Habanero Salsa!

Serves 2 to 4

Cook Time 30 Minutes

Prep time: 30 minutes, plus marinade time

For the tacos

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 cloves of chopped garlic
  • 1/4 cup ancho chili powder
  • 1/4 cup guajillo chili powder
  • 3 tablespoon achiote (or achiote blend)
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (with juices)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 cups shredded queso quesadilla cheese
  • 8 small flour tortillas – sometimes labeled “street taco” size

Pineapple Habanero Salsa

  • 1 whole pineapple, peeled and quartered
  • 1 medium sweet onion, cut into thick slices
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (with stems)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Pepper + Three Chiles rub
  • 2 habanero peppers – finely diced
  • Juice of 2 limes

To make the marinade for the chicken: We are using a Rick Bayless method for creating marinades from powdered chili instead of whole dried chili. Heat a frying pan on medium-high heat. Add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and cook for about one minute. Then add the ancho, guajillo, achiote, pineapple, water, and salt and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5-8 minutes until it is reduced to a paste. Allow the marinade to cool, add it to the chicken, and place in the fridge for 4 to 24 hours.

 

To make the salsa: Liberally coat the onion and pineapple with our very own Salt Pepper + Three Chiles (available from Spiceology) and grill. Once you get a nice char on all sides remove from the grill. Dice the onion and pineapple and combine with the cilantro, habanero, and lime juice. Give it a taste and see if it needs more salt.

 

To cook the chicken: we preheated our Big Green Egg to a medium-high direct heat with FOGO Charcoal. Grill the chicken direct until 165º internal and a bit crispy on the edges. Dice the chicken and set it aside.

 

Place a comal (or plancha or griddle) on the grill and pre-heat it. Do as many tacos as your pan fits at a time. Lightly brush the pan with oil. Then place 1/4 cup of cheese in a small pile where each tortilla will go. Place the tortilla on top of the cheese and add the chicken. Allow it to cook until the cheese has cooked into a golden brown crunchy crust.

 

Remove, top with chicken and salsa and serve!

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Chicken Al Pastor(ish) Cheese Skirt Tacos With Pineapple Habanero Salsa!

Author Mark & Fey
Course Lunch
Keyword Mexican, Poultry
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

For the tacos

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 cloves of chopped garlic
  • 1/4 cup ancho chili powder
  • 1/4 cup guajillo chili powder
  • 3 tablespoon achiote or achiote blend
  • 1 8 ounce can crushed pineapple (with juices)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 cups shredded queso quesadilla cheese
  • 8 small flour tortillas - sometimes labeled “street taco” size

Pineapple Habanero Salsa

  • 1 whole pineapple peeled and quartered
  • 1 medium sweet onion cut into thick slices
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro with stems
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Pepper + Three Chiles rub
  • 2 habanero peppers - finely diced
  • Juice of 2 limes

Instructions

  • To make the marinade for the chicken: We are using a Rick Bayless method for creating marinades from powdered chili instead of whole dried chili. Heat a frying pan on medium-high heat. Add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and cook for about one minute. Then add the ancho, guajillo, achiote, pineapple, water, and salt and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5-8 minutes until it is reduced to a paste. Allow the marinade to cool, add it to the chicken, and place in the fridge for 4 to 24 hours.
  • To make the salsa: Liberally coat the onion and pineapple with our very own Salt Pepper + Three Chiles (available from Spiceology) and grill. Once you get a nice char on all sides remove from the grill. Dice the onion and pineapple and combine with the cilantro, habanero, and lime juice. Give it a taste and see if it needs more salt.
  • To cook the chicken: we preheated our Big Green Egg to a medium-high direct heat with FOGO Charcoal. Grill the chicken direct until 165º internal and a bit crispy on the edges. Dice the chicken and set it aside.
  • Place a comal (or plancha or griddle) on the grill and pre-heat it. Do as many tacos as your pan fits at a time. Lightly brush the pan with oil. Then place 1/4 cup of cheese in a small pile where each tortilla will go. Place the tortilla on top of the cheese and add the chicken. Allow it to cook until the cheese has cooked into a golden brown crunchy crust.
  • Remove, top with chicken and salsa and serve!

Salt Pepper + Sour Cream Onion Western Chipotle Chip Dip

With Pineapple Habanero Salsa!

Serves 2 to 4

Cook Time 30 Minutes

Prep time: 30 minutes, plus marinade time

For the tacos

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 cloves of chopped garlic
  • 1/4 cup ancho chili powder
  • 1/4 cup guajillo chili powder
  • 3 tablespoon achiote (or achiote blend)
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (with juices)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 cups shredded queso quesadilla cheese
  • 8 small flour tortillas – sometimes labeled “street taco” size

Pineapple Habanero Salsa

  • 1 whole pineapple, peeled and quartered
  • 1 medium sweet onion, cut into thick slices
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (with stems)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Pepper + Three Chiles rub
  • 2 habanero peppers – finely diced
  • Juice of 2 limes

To make the marinade for the chicken: We are using a Rick Bayless method for creating marinades from powdered chili instead of whole dried chili. Heat a frying pan on medium-high heat. Add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and cook for about one minute. Then add the ancho, guajillo, achiote, pineapple, water, and salt and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5-8 minutes until it is reduced to a paste. Allow the marinade to cool, add it to the chicken, and place in the fridge for 4 to 24 hours.

 

To make the salsa: Liberally coat the onion and pineapple with our very own Salt Pepper + Three Chiles (available from Spiceology) and grill. Once you get a nice char on all sides remove from the grill. Dice the onion and pineapple and combine with the cilantro, habanero, and lime juice. Give it a taste and see if it needs more salt.

 

To cook the chicken: we preheated our Big Green Egg to a medium-high direct heat with FOGO Charcoal. Grill the chicken direct until 165º internal and a bit crispy on the edges. Dice the chicken and set it aside.

 

Place a comal (or plancha or griddle) on the grill and pre-heat it. Do as many tacos as your pan fits at a time. Lightly brush the pan with oil. Then place 1/4 cup of cheese in a small pile where each tortilla will go. Place the tortilla on top of the cheese and add the chicken. Allow it to cook until the cheese has cooked into a golden brown crunchy crust.

 

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Salt Pepper + Sour Cream Onion Western Chipotle Chip Dip

Author Mark & Fey
Course Lunch
Keyword Appetizer

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 teaspoons Salt Pepper + Sour Cream Onion Rub from Spiceology
  • 3/4 cup mayo
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro with stems
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 to 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the can you can add more if you like a lot of heat

Instructions

  • The Grill Dads know how to tailgate. And this dip is one of their tailgate staples. It’s as easy as it is addictive. Seriously, it’ll be hard to save room for dinner when this hearty dip (with just a kick of heat) is around.
  • Place all ingredients into a mixer and blend until smooth but still a bit chunky. Serve with potato chips (obviously with ruffles and ridges), tortilla chips, popcorn . . . hell, we’d slather this business on everything! Whooweee! Get on yer mule!

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Lemonade Thyme Cured Salmon

With Pineapple Habanero Salsa!

Serves 2 to 4

Cook Time 30 Minutes

Prep time: 30 minutes, plus marinade time

For the tacos

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 cloves of chopped garlic
  • 1/4 cup ancho chili powder
  • 1/4 cup guajillo chili powder
  • 3 tablespoon achiote (or achiote blend)
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (with juices)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 cups shredded queso quesadilla cheese
  • 8 small flour tortillas – sometimes labeled “street taco” size

Pineapple Habanero Salsa

  • 1 whole pineapple, peeled and quartered
  • 1 medium sweet onion, cut into thick slices
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (with stems)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Pepper + Three Chiles rub
  • 2 habanero peppers – finely diced
  • Juice of 2 limes

To make the marinade for the chicken: We are using a Rick Bayless method for creating marinades from powdered chili instead of whole dried chili. Heat a frying pan on medium-high heat. Add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and cook for about one minute. Then add the ancho, guajillo, achiote, pineapple, water, and salt and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5-8 minutes until it is reduced to a paste. Allow the marinade to cool, add it to the chicken, and place in the fridge for 4 to 24 hours.

 

To make the salsa: Liberally coat the onion and pineapple with our very own Salt Pepper + Three Chiles (available from Spiceology) and grill. Once you get a nice char on all sides remove from the grill. Dice the onion and pineapple and combine with the cilantro, habanero, and lime juice. Give it a taste and see if it needs more salt.

 

To cook the chicken: we preheated our Big Green Egg to a medium-high direct heat with FOGO Charcoal. Grill the chicken direct until 165º internal and a bit crispy on the edges. Dice the chicken and set it aside.

 

Place a comal (or plancha or griddle) on the grill and pre-heat it. Do as many tacos as your pan fits at a time. Lightly brush the pan with oil. Then place 1/4 cup of cheese in a small pile where each tortilla will go. Place the tortilla on top of the cheese and add the chicken. Allow it to cook until the cheese has cooked into a golden brown crunchy crust.

 

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Lemonade Thyme Cured Salmon

Author Mark & Fey
Course Lunch
Keyword Sandwiches, Seafood
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 2 pound side of salmon, we like sockeye or copper river
  • 1/4 cup Lemonade Thyme Brine from Spiceologu

Instructions

  • Our brines also work great as a cure for cold-smoked salmon. It’s super simple and will yield the best salmon you’ve ever made. Trust me we’ve heard about your salmon and it’s time for a new recipe. Liberally coat the salmon with the Lemonade Thyme on both sides.
  • Wrap it up in plastic wrap and put it in the fridge for 24-48 hours. The time depends on the thickness of the salmon (24 hours for a thinner sockeye filet and 48 for a huge king salmon filet). Make sure to turn it every 8-12 hours. Remove the salmon from the plastic wrap and rinse it off.
  • Pat it dry and put it back in the fridge on a rack, uncovered, for 4-12 hours to develop a pellicle on the skin (this helps the smoke adhere).
  • Light a cold smoke tube (there are plenty of these for a few bucks on Amazon) with Alderwood chips and put it and the salmon in the unlit grill with the lid shut for 1-2 hours (time depends on how strong of a smoke flavor you like). You don’t want to cook the salmon… just impart some smoke flavor. The curing cooks the salmon. If you don’t have a cold smoke tube and want to channel your inner MacGyver you can also accomplish this with wood chips and some aluminum foil. Ask the interwebs for more specifics. Place back in the fridge for a few hours. Then slice it and put it on a bagel with onion and capers or flake it off with a fork and make a smoked salmon dip with mascarpone, red onion, parsley and lemon.

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Wisconsin Beer Brats

With Pineapple Habanero Salsa!

Serves 2 to 4

Cook Time 30 Minutes

Prep time: 30 minutes, plus marinade time

For the tacos

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 cloves of chopped garlic
  • 1/4 cup ancho chili powder
  • 1/4 cup guajillo chili powder
  • 3 tablespoon achiote (or achiote blend)
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (with juices)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 cups shredded queso quesadilla cheese
  • 8 small flour tortillas – sometimes labeled “street taco” size

Pineapple Habanero Salsa

  • 1 whole pineapple, peeled and quartered
  • 1 medium sweet onion, cut into thick slices
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (with stems)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Pepper + Three Chiles rub
  • 2 habanero peppers – finely diced
  • Juice of 2 limes

To make the marinade for the chicken: We are using a Rick Bayless method for creating marinades from powdered chili instead of whole dried chili. Heat a frying pan on medium-high heat. Add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and cook for about one minute. Then add the ancho, guajillo, achiote, pineapple, water, and salt and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5-8 minutes until it is reduced to a paste. Allow the marinade to cool, add it to the chicken, and place in the fridge for 4 to 24 hours.

 

To make the salsa: Liberally coat the onion and pineapple with our very own Salt Pepper + Three Chiles (available from Spiceology) and grill. Once you get a nice char on all sides remove from the grill. Dice the onion and pineapple and combine with the cilantro, habanero, and lime juice. Give it a taste and see if it needs more salt.

 

To cook the chicken: we preheated our Big Green Egg to a medium-high direct heat with FOGO Charcoal. Grill the chicken direct until 165º internal and a bit crispy on the edges. Dice the chicken and set it aside.

 

Place a comal (or plancha or griddle) on the grill and pre-heat it. Do as many tacos as your pan fits at a time. Lightly brush the pan with oil. Then place 1/4 cup of cheese in a small pile where each tortilla will go. Place the tortilla on top of the cheese and add the chicken. Allow it to cook until the cheese has cooked into a golden brown crunchy crust.

 

Remove, top with chicken and salsa and serve!

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Wisconsin Beer Brats

Author Mark & Fey
Course Lunch
Keyword Bratwursts, Pork

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons brown mustard seeds
  • 2 tablespoons white/yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoon creamed horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 large white onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 cups beer
  • 1 splash pickle juice
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 10 brats about 2 pounds
  • 10 crusty hard rolls

Instructions

  • Who doesn’t love a beer-braised brat on game day? We love to top these savory sausages with homemade spicy mustard and tender onions at our tailgates.
  • For the spicy mustard: Grind the seeds in a spice grinder (or use a mortar and pestle). Combine with the rest of the ingredients, mix well and let rest at room temperature. Best if made the day before.
  • For the brats: Place a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add butter, onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Simmer until the onions are soft and translucent. Add beer, pickle juice and red pepper. Bring to a simmer and slightly reduce. Add the brats and simmer until the brats reach an internal temperature of 150°F.
  • Meanwhile, set up the grill for medium direct heat.
  • Remove the brats and place on the grill. Turn frequently until a golden brown color is achieved and remove.
  • Turn up the heat the heat on the onions to reduce the beer until it sticks to the onions.
  • Toast buns then add a brat, beer onions and spicy mustard.

Grilled Peach, Burrata and Prosciutto Salad

With Pineapple Habanero Salsa!

Serves 2 to 4

Cook Time 30 Minutes

Prep time: 30 minutes, plus marinade time

For the tacos

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 cloves of chopped garlic
  • 1/4 cup ancho chili powder
  • 1/4 cup guajillo chili powder
  • 3 tablespoon achiote (or achiote blend)
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (with juices)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 cups shredded queso quesadilla cheese
  • 8 small flour tortillas – sometimes labeled “street taco” size

Pineapple Habanero Salsa

  • 1 whole pineapple, peeled and quartered
  • 1 medium sweet onion, cut into thick slices
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (with stems)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Pepper + Three Chiles rub
  • 2 habanero peppers – finely diced
  • Juice of 2 limes

To make the marinade for the chicken: We are using a Rick Bayless method for creating marinades from powdered chili instead of whole dried chili. Heat a frying pan on medium-high heat. Add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and cook for about one minute. Then add the ancho, guajillo, achiote, pineapple, water, and salt and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5-8 minutes until it is reduced to a paste. Allow the marinade to cool, add it to the chicken, and place in the fridge for 4 to 24 hours.

 

To make the salsa: Liberally coat the onion and pineapple with our very own Salt Pepper + Three Chiles (available from Spiceology) and grill. Once you get a nice char on all sides remove from the grill. Dice the onion and pineapple and combine with the cilantro, habanero, and lime juice. Give it a taste and see if it needs more salt.

 

To cook the chicken: we preheated our Big Green Egg to a medium-high direct heat with FOGO Charcoal. Grill the chicken direct until 165º internal and a bit crispy on the edges. Dice the chicken and set it aside.

 

Place a comal (or plancha or griddle) on the grill and pre-heat it. Do as many tacos as your pan fits at a time. Lightly brush the pan with oil. Then place 1/4 cup of cheese in a small pile where each tortilla will go. Place the tortilla on top of the cheese and add the chicken. Allow it to cook until the cheese has cooked into a golden brown crunchy crust.

 

Remove, top with chicken and salsa and serve!

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Grilled Peach, Burrata and Prosciutto Salad

Author Mark & Fey
Course Lunch
Keyword Salads
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon local honey
  • 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 white peaches pitted and halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt plus more
  • 5 ounces organic spring mix lettuce blend
  • Two 4-ounce balls fresh burrata cheese
  • One 4-ounce package pre-sliced prosciutto hand torn
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced mint
  • 1 package edible flowers optional
  • 2 tablespoons local honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • This recipe is a show-stopper at any summer dinner party or barbecue. As an alternative to some of the heavier dishes associated with the season, this grilled peach salad brings a light, flavorful and colorful quality to any gathering.
  • Technique tip: I like to keep the skin on the peaches when they are grilled. This will help to give the fruit a smoky and robust grilled flavor that adds uniqueness to the salad. Also, keeping the skin on helps to retain some of the moisture found inside the fruit so you won’t dry out the peaches when grilling.
  • Swap option: This salad is also awesome if you want to use fresh mozzarella instead of burrata and jamón ibérico instead of prosciutto. Additionally, you can substitute pear or apples for the peaches if you prefer.
  • For the champagne vinaigrette: Whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, champagne vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper until incorporated. Slowly pour in olive oil and continue to whisk until creamy.
  • Preheat grill to 400°F.
  • Rub peaches with olive oil and sprinkle sea salt on top. Grill peaches until lines form. Flip and repeat. Set aside and let cool before serving. Wash and arrange lettuce on a large platter. Place the peach halves around the sides and place two burrata balls in the middle. Arrange flowers all around the platter. Hand tear prosciutto and place on top of the salad. Drizzle with champagne vinaigrette, lightly coating entire dish. Sprinkle the chives and mint over the top, drizzle with olive oil and local honey and finish with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.

Pittsburgh Grilled Bologna Sandwich

With Pineapple Habanero Salsa!

Serves 2 to 4

Cook Time 30 Minutes

Prep time: 30 minutes, plus marinade time

For the tacos

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 cloves of chopped garlic
  • 1/4 cup ancho chili powder
  • 1/4 cup guajillo chili powder
  • 3 tablespoon achiote (or achiote blend)
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (with juices)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 cups shredded queso quesadilla cheese
  • 8 small flour tortillas – sometimes labeled “street taco” size

Pineapple Habanero Salsa

  • 1 whole pineapple, peeled and quartered
  • 1 medium sweet onion, cut into thick slices
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (with stems)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Pepper + Three Chiles rub
  • 2 habanero peppers – finely diced
  • Juice of 2 limes

To make the marinade for the chicken: We are using a Rick Bayless method for creating marinades from powdered chili instead of whole dried chili. Heat a frying pan on medium-high heat. Add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and cook for about one minute. Then add the ancho, guajillo, achiote, pineapple, water, and salt and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5-8 minutes until it is reduced to a paste. Allow the marinade to cool, add it to the chicken, and place in the fridge for 4 to 24 hours.

 

To make the salsa: Liberally coat the onion and pineapple with our very own Salt Pepper + Three Chiles (available from Spiceology) and grill. Once you get a nice char on all sides remove from the grill. Dice the onion and pineapple and combine with the cilantro, habanero, and lime juice. Give it a taste and see if it needs more salt.

 

To cook the chicken: we preheated our Big Green Egg to a medium-high direct heat with FOGO Charcoal. Grill the chicken direct until 165º internal and a bit crispy on the edges. Dice the chicken and set it aside.

 

Place a comal (or plancha or griddle) on the grill and pre-heat it. Do as many tacos as your pan fits at a time. Lightly brush the pan with oil. Then place 1/4 cup of cheese in a small pile where each tortilla will go. Place the tortilla on top of the cheese and add the chicken. Allow it to cook until the cheese has cooked into a golden brown crunchy crust.

 

Remove, top with chicken and salsa and serve!

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Pittsburgh Grilled Bologna Sandwich With Slaw and Fries

Author Mark & Fey
Course Lunch
Keyword Sandwiches
Cook Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • cups thinly shredded green cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 dash garlic powder
  • 1 dash chile powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 bag frozen crinkle french fries
  • 1 pound bologna cut into four thick rounds
  • 8 thick slices Italian bread lightly toasted if desired
  • 4 large slices provolone
  • 8 slices tomatoes

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine cabbage, vinegar, oil, sugar, celery seed, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, chile powder, salt and pepper, mix thoroughly, and cover and place in the fridge for about 20 minutes.
  • Cook the fries in the oven according to the package instructions or until golden-brown.
  • Grill or pan fry the rounds of bologna. Place the bologna on the bread and top with one slice of provolone cheese. Return to the grill or oven until the cheese is slightly bubbly and melted.
  • Build the sandwich by layering on the fries, then coleslaw, tomatoes and top bun. Slice in half and enjoy.
  • I love this recipe because it essentially takes two side dishes (fries and slaw) and puts them into a single, handheld tower of goodness. When you are tailgating at home, it’s a go-to-sammy that will satisfy all parts of the dining experience. A win for the Steelers and super cold beer go great with this sandwich.
  • Technique tips: Using a grill for the bread and the bologna is awesome technique because it adds an extra bit of flavor and texture. But if all you have is an oven and a stovetop, that will work just fine. Slightly pre-toasting the bread will help prevent it from becoming soggy when placing the other ingredients on the sandwich.
  • Swap option: You can swap the bologna for pastrami, turkey, ham, thinly sliced steak or any other protein that you might like.

Steak Tacos

With Pineapple Habanero Salsa!

Serves 2 to 4

Cook Time 30 Minutes

Prep time: 30 minutes, plus marinade time

For the tacos

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 cloves of chopped garlic
  • 1/4 cup ancho chili powder
  • 1/4 cup guajillo chili powder
  • 3 tablespoon achiote (or achiote blend)
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (with juices)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 cups shredded queso quesadilla cheese
  • 8 small flour tortillas – sometimes labeled “street taco” size

Pineapple Habanero Salsa

  • 1 whole pineapple, peeled and quartered
  • 1 medium sweet onion, cut into thick slices
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (with stems)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Pepper + Three Chiles rub
  • 2 habanero peppers – finely diced
  • Juice of 2 limes

To make the marinade for the chicken: We are using a Rick Bayless method for creating marinades from powdered chili instead of whole dried chili. Heat a frying pan on medium-high heat. Add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and cook for about one minute. Then add the ancho, guajillo, achiote, pineapple, water, and salt and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5-8 minutes until it is reduced to a paste. Allow the marinade to cool, add it to the chicken, and place in the fridge for 4 to 24 hours.

 

To make the salsa: Liberally coat the onion and pineapple with our very own Salt Pepper + Three Chiles (available from Spiceology) and grill. Once you get a nice char on all sides remove from the grill. Dice the onion and pineapple and combine with the cilantro, habanero, and lime juice. Give it a taste and see if it needs more salt.

 

To cook the chicken: we preheated our Big Green Egg to a medium-high direct heat with FOGO Charcoal. Grill the chicken direct until 165º internal and a bit crispy on the edges. Dice the chicken and set it aside.

 

Place a comal (or plancha or griddle) on the grill and pre-heat it. Do as many tacos as your pan fits at a time. Lightly brush the pan with oil. Then place 1/4 cup of cheese in a small pile where each tortilla will go. Place the tortilla on top of the cheese and add the chicken. Allow it to cook until the cheese has cooked into a golden brown crunchy crust.

 

Remove, top with chicken and salsa and serve!

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Steak Steak Tacos With Tomatillo Salsa

Author Mark & Fey
Course Lunch
Keyword Beef, Mexican, Steak
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • Four 1.5"-thick prime or upper 1/3 choice sirloin cap steaks about 1/2 pound each (also referred to as "picanha" and "coulotte")
  • 3 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 limes zest one, then cut each into eight wedges
  • cups roasted tomatillo salsa
  • 18 flour tortillas
  • 12 ounces Oaxaca cheese pull the whole ball into shreds
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup Mexican crema
  • Hot sauce to taste

Instructions

  • Everybody loves tacos, but we love these because they are stuffed with juicy, tender steak that will make you feel like you ordered tacos at a high-end steakhouse. Combine salt, lime zest, chipotle powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, cumin and pepper. Rub to coat the steaks and marinate 1-4 hours in the fridge. Remove the steaks and set them out at room temp for 45-60 minutes before cooking. Preheat oven to 325°F. Heat a cast iron skillet on high until it smokes. Place the steaks in the pan (cook in two batches if needed to avoid crowding and steaming). Sear all four sides of each steak 1-2 minutes or until a crust forms. Place steaks on the baking sheet with a cooling rack insert (an insert will protect the seared crust on the bottom side and allow for even cooking). Allow to sit for 5-7 minutes, then place in the oven. Remove the steaks when they reach an internal temp of 130°F. Allow to rest for ten minutes while you get the tortillas ready. Grill the tortillas on both sides. You can do this on a grill over direct heat, directly over a gas flame on a stove or in a skillet. After the tortillas are grilled, wrap them in a barely damp kitchen towel, place them on a plate and put them in the oven to keep them warm. Slice the steak very thinly, cutting across the short side of the steak. Top with tomatillo salsa, cheese, crema, cilantro, lime and a dash of hot sauce. Start with just enough slices for a first serving all around, so the steak will still be warm when people come back for seconds and thirds. Technique tips: Sear the steaks on a hot cast iron skillet, let them rest, then finish in a low-temperature oven for a great crust and edge-to-edge pink.
  • Swap options: These also make amazing quesadillas or sopes. You can also swap out the sirloin cap (aka picanha) cut for flank or skirt steak.

Pork Carnitas Quesadillas

With Pineapple Habanero Salsa!

Serves 2 to 4

Cook Time 30 Minutes

Prep time: 30 minutes, plus marinade time

For the tacos

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 cloves of chopped garlic
  • 1/4 cup ancho chili powder
  • 1/4 cup guajillo chili powder
  • 3 tablespoon achiote (or achiote blend)
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (with juices)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 cups shredded queso quesadilla cheese
  • 8 small flour tortillas – sometimes labeled “street taco” size

Pineapple Habanero Salsa

  • 1 whole pineapple, peeled and quartered
  • 1 medium sweet onion, cut into thick slices
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (with stems)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Pepper + Three Chiles rub
  • 2 habanero peppers – finely diced
  • Juice of 2 limes

To make the marinade for the chicken: We are using a Rick Bayless method for creating marinades from powdered chili instead of whole dried chili. Heat a frying pan on medium-high heat. Add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and cook for about one minute. Then add the ancho, guajillo, achiote, pineapple, water, and salt and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5-8 minutes until it is reduced to a paste. Allow the marinade to cool, add it to the chicken, and place in the fridge for 4 to 24 hours.

 

To make the salsa: Liberally coat the onion and pineapple with our very own Salt Pepper + Three Chiles (available from Spiceology) and grill. Once you get a nice char on all sides remove from the grill. Dice the onion and pineapple and combine with the cilantro, habanero, and lime juice. Give it a taste and see if it needs more salt.

 

To cook the chicken: we preheated our Big Green Egg to a medium-high direct heat with FOGO Charcoal. Grill the chicken direct until 165º internal and a bit crispy on the edges. Dice the chicken and set it aside.

 

Place a comal (or plancha or griddle) on the grill and pre-heat it. Do as many tacos as your pan fits at a time. Lightly brush the pan with oil. Then place 1/4 cup of cheese in a small pile where each tortilla will go. Place the tortilla on top of the cheese and add the chicken. Allow it to cook until the cheese has cooked into a golden brown crunchy crust.

 

Remove, top with chicken and salsa and serve!

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Pork Carnitas Quesadillas

Author Mark & Fey
Course Lunch
Keyword Appetizer, Mexican, Pork
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Servings 6

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • one 4-pound pork shoulder
  • 1 strip orange zest
  • 1/4 cup chopped white onion
  • 5 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 12 ounces Mexican lager beer
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 16 flour tortillas
  • 4 cups shredded Oaxacan or mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup diced white onion
  • 1/2 cup finely diced red jalapeño
  • 6 lime wedges
  • Tomatillo salsa
  • Crema

Instructions

  • Nobody likes to be stuck cooking while guests are at the house. We love this recipe because you can make the pork the day before and even pre-assemble the quesadillas.
  • Technique tip: Cook the quesadilla over charcoal for an extra smoky flavor.
  • Swap option: You can swap in queso fresco for the cheese, sour cream for crema and use pico, or any other salsa that you love, in place of the tomatillo.
  • For the pork: Preheat oven, grill or pellet smoker to 300 degrees.
  • Slice the pork into 2-inch chunks and trim off excess fat. Arrange in an ovenproof pan or Dutch oven and top with zest, onion, garlic and bay leaf. In a mixing bowl combine the beer, stock, salt, oregano, pepper and cumin. Pour the mixture over the pork and add water to cover the meat by one inch.
  • Place the pan on the stovetop on medium-high and bring to a simmer. Place the pan in the oven, grill or pellet smoker until it becomes tender and falls apart, 1½-2½ hours (add hot water if needed to keep covered). Remove zest and bay leafs, pour off most of the braising liquid, and shred with a fork. Set aside.
  • For the quesadillas: Lay out eight tortillas on a sheet tray. Place a 1/4 cup of cheese on each tortilla. Top them with the shredded pork, a few tablespoons of onions, chiles to taste, another 1/4 cup of cheese and then the second tortilla. Heat a grill to medium direct heat. You can also use a grill pan or cast iron skillet. Brush the grill with a little oil and place the quesadillas on the grill. Cook on both sides until the tortilla gets crisp and cheese is melted. To serve: Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with crema, salsa and limes on the side.