Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 white onion (quartered), 6 garlic cloves (smashed), 2 bay leaves 3 tsp kosher salt, divided (plus more to […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 12 tacos) Prep Time: 30 minutes (includes chile soaking) Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb boneless pork shoulder, cut in 1.5-inch cubes 2 tsp kosher salt + more to taste, 1 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp lard […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 24 hushpuppies (6 appetizer servings) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (150 g) yellow cornmeal 3/4 cup (95 g) all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder + 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 burgers Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb 80/20 ground beef 1 tsp kosher salt + 1/2 tsp black pepper 3/4 cup canned refried beans + 2 tbsp water 1/4 tsp ground cumin + pinch chili powder 4 oz sharp […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 large poblano pepper 2 medium zucchini (about 1 lb), cut into 1/2-inch half-moons 1 medium yellow squash (about 8 oz), cut into 1/2-inch half-moons 2 cups corn kernels (from 3 ears or 12 […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 24 pralines (2 to 2.5-inch discs) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour (includes cooling/setting) Quick Ingredients 2 1/2 cups (250 g) pecan halves, toasted 1 1/2 cups (330 g) packed light brown sugar 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar 3/4 cup (180 ml) […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (about 8 cups) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (plus 8–12 hours soaking) Quick Ingredients 1 lb dried pinto beans (about 2 cups) 1 tbsp kosher salt (for soaking) 8 oz smoked brisket trimmings, chopped 1 large yellow […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 4 as a side Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 30 minutes soak) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 70 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb fresh okra, sliced into 1/2-inch coins 1 cup buttermilk + 1 tsp hot sauce + 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 cup fine yellow cornmeal 1/2 […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus optional 8–24 hours dry brine) Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes (plus optional brine) Quick Ingredients 1 whole chicken (4 to 4.5 lb) 2.5 tsp kosher salt (or 1.5 tsp fine sea salt) 2 tbsp olive oil […]
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz thick-cut bacon, diced 10 oz fresh Mexican chorizo (casings removed) 1 lb beef sirloin or flap/skirt steak, 1/2-inch pieces 8 oz smoked ham steak, 1/2-inch dice 6 hot dogs (about 12 oz), […]