Steak Sandwich with Caesar Mayo
Family Meal, In a Hurry While it is good when made with cold steak, this sandwich is even more special with steak that is freshly grilled. The sandwich is a great way to add flavor and excitement if you are using a nonpremium cut, such as sirloin, flank, bottom sirloin flap (bavette) or top round. […]
Carne Asada Marinade
INGREDIENTS ¼ cup melted chorizo drippings or bacon fat or olive oil ¼ cup fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons ground annatto seeds (achiote; see Sources), annatto paste, or ancho chile powder 1 tablespoon minced garlic ½ cup peeled seeded and diced ripe Roma tomato ½ cup chopped […]
SMOKY BACON SPICE PASTE
INGREDIENTS 3 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon finely chopped chipotle chile in adobo (I use Herdez brand) 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons melted bacon fat INSTRUCTIONS In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients […]
MUSTARD AND SAGE SPICE PASTE
INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage 2 tablespoons finely chopped Chinese fermented black beans 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil PREPARATION In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients until well combined. Use the marinade immediately or […]
ORANGE AND SHALLOT SPICE PASTE
INGREDIENTS 3 teaspoons salt ¼ cup orange juice 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1 teaspoon red miso or 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil INSTRUCTIONS In a small bowl, whisk together all […]
SPANISH-STYLE SPICE PASTE
INGREDIENTS 4 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons Spanish paprika Pinch of saffron threads 1 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil PREPARATION In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients until well combined. […]
PORCINI SPICE RUB
INGREDIENTS 4 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons porcini powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme ½ teaspoon dried mint ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper INSTRUCTIONS In a small bowl, mix together all the ingredients until well combined. Use the rub immediately or store in an airtight […]
COFFEE AND CHOCOLATE RUB
INGREDIENTS 4 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon finely ground espresso beans 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon raw sugar or dark brown sugar ½ teaspoon ground ginger ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice 1 tablespoon ancho or New Mexico chile powder PREPARATION […]
MEXICAN RUB
INGREDIENTS 4 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon dried oregano (I use Mexican) 2 teaspoons ancho or New Mexico chile powder 1 teaspoon light brown sugar ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper PREPARATION In a small bowl, mix together all […]
MOROCCAN RUB
INGREDIENTS 4 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1½ teaspoons ras el hanout or ½ teaspoon each ground ginger, coriander, and allspice ½ teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons sweet Hungarian paprika 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest or finely chopped salt-pickled lemons PREPARATION In a small bowl, mix together […]