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Ancient Family Recipe with pickled things

April 3, 2013/5 Comments/in Citrus & Ginger, Gluten Free /by

Erika’s ‘ancient family recipe’ wowed my palate at a potluck dinner recently. It was a tender brisket served over gluten free pasta. Although she brought other delicious food, it was the brisket that left a lasting memory. Several of us topped the dish off with some citrus & ginger pickled things. It was divine, and […]

Longer days, warmer weather- potatoes, bratwurst, and Ozuke Recipe

March 19, 2013/4 Comments/in Just Juniper, Paleo /by

Ancient Family Recipe with pickled things

April 3, 2013/5 Comments/in Citrus & Ginger, Gluten Free /by

Longer days, warmer weather- potatoes, bratwurst, and Ozuke Recipe

March 19, 2013/4 Comments/in Just Juniper, Paleo /by

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Ancient Family Recipe with pickled things

April 3, 2013/5 Comments/in Citrus & Ginger, Gluten Free /by

As soon as I got my hands on her ancient family recipe, I thawed my Lasater Grasslands brisket and prepared a feast of my own. Because this beef dish is slow cooked, you should plan ahead. However, the simplicity of the recipe is a time saving way to prepare a hearty meal for your family or a gathering. In fact, the original recipe recommends preparing it ahead of time, refrigerating, and reheating before serving. Yipee!

Brisket with Citrus & Ginger
Ingredients:

4-5 lbs. Grassfed Lasater Brisket
1 Onion, sliced
1 Cup bottled ‘chili sauce’ (Bit and Spur Chile Ketchup)
1/2 Cup water
1 Can beer
1 Jar citrus & ginger pickled things

Directions:
Heat over to 350°. Brown brisket on all sides (I actually cheated, and did not do this part) Place meat in a large baking dish, arrange onions on top. Combine chile sauce & water, pour around meat. Bake, covered, allowing about 45 min. per pound. Baste meat occasionally (I didn’t do this part either-call me lazy). About 45 min. before meat is done, add beer, continue to cook until done.
Serve with noodles and top with citrus & ginger pickled things

The recipe calls for chile sauce, and one of the best chile sauces I know is available at The Bit & Spur Restaurant & Saloon in Springdale, Utah – just outside Zion National Park (available by mail order too). Their chile sauce is a sweet & smoky chipotle pepper ketchup they call ‘Red Chile Ketchup’. The rich tomato taste and zesty undertones make it a great marinade, as well as a satisfying dipping sauce. Visit the Lasater Grasslands Beef website for their monthly sales, and get yourself a case of Red Chile Ketchup so that you too can enjoy Erika’s ancient family recipe!

Longer days, warmer weather- potatoes, bratwurst, and Ozuke Recipe

March 19, 2013/4 Comments/in Just Juniper, Paleo /by

As the sun begins to shine longer each day, and our clocks spring forward, the energy changes at my house. My boys want to spend every minute outside in shorts, even when it’s blustery. Well, this past weekend, we tried to let them fulfill that desire. And although they were not in shorts the whole time, their celebratory attitudes were not hampered one bit. We all had a great time soaking up the sun and enjoying the warmer weather. Seems like with spring just around the corner, parties are happening everywhere.

Ozuké pickled things is participating in the Party Against Poverty at the Belmar Whole Foods Market, Saturday, March 30th. The festivities are from 12-4pm and include, beer, brats, kraut, and music! Whole Foods is partnering with The Friendship Bridge to support the Whole Planet Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to alleviating poverty through microcredit in communities throughout the United States and around the world. Local brewery, Avery Brewing Company will be pouring beers. Come and eat delicious foods to support a great cause.

In anticipation of this festive event, I fired up my grill (well, Joe did, but I used it), and prepared a savory sausage dish. There is something so perfect about grilled meats with GREAT kraut. This simple recipe epitomizes that hearty combination. The best part is that is takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.

Fingerling potatoes, bratwurst, & Just Juniper
Ingredients:

4 pounds small fingerling type potatoes (RED WAGON ORGANIC FARM) or tender red potatoes
Sea Salt to taste
3/4 pound beer brats, cut into 1/2″ angular slices
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, small cubes
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
ozuké pickled things Just Juniper (use as much as you like–for me that’s lots)

Directions:
Fire up grill.
Place potatoes in a large pot. Add water to cover by at least 1″; salt water generously. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; immediately reduce to a low simmer until potatoes are tender, about 18 minutes. Drain potatoes, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
Meanwhile, boil beer brats for approx. 8 minutes, and then transfer to hot grill until lightly charred on both sides, about 2 minutes (each side). Let sausage cool (or not if you are in a hurry).
Cut sausage into 1/2″ diagonal slices. Combine potatoes, butter, mustard, and 3 Tbsp. potato cooking liquid in a large bowl. Toss, adding cooking liquid by teaspoonfuls as needed, until butter lightly coats potatoes with a glossy sauce. Season potatoes to taste with salt and pepper. Using a potato masher, lightly crush the potatoes (you want them to just break open but not fall apart). Add sausage, 3 Tbsp. dill, and chives. Serve with a few tablespoons of ozuké the best pickled things Just Juniper for a crisp topping.

To go with the potatoes, brats & kraut, I prepared a broccoli salad. This salad can be made ahead of time, and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Broccoli, Red cabbage, & Carrot Salad
Ingredients:

1 bunch fresh Broccoli, chopped into bite sized pieces
1 large Carrot, peeled, peeled & shredded
1 cup ozuké Ruby Calendula Kraut or Red Cabbage, sliced thin
zest of lemon, 1 lemon
1/4 tsp. salt, plus more, if needed
1 tsp dried dill or 2 Tbsp fresh dill
1 to 2 Tbs. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 – 1/2 cup olive oil

Directions:
Toss all ingredients together and serve. Can make ahead and store in refrigerator.

What types of grilled foods do you enjoy with ozuké pickled things? Share your combination ideas with us or send us your recipes. We’d love to try them.

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Ancient Family Recipe with pickled things

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