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Jack wants to have an intimate dinner party and asks Frederic for some recipes that won't keep her chained to the stove. Jack learns the recipes for Chili Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Creamed Corn.
Episode Guide
Below you’ll find a helpful episode guide for cooking along with Frederic and Jack, as well as tips and recipe rescues.
Equipment List:
Broiler pan
Aluminum foil
Tongs
Chef’s knife
Cutting board
Dry measuring cups
Medium skillet with lid
Liquid measuring cup
Measuring spoons
Instant-read thermometer
Wooden spoon
Carving knife
Pepper mill
Medium bowl
Tips:Broiling:
Broiling is a dry-heat cooking method where the food is placed directly under and very close to the radiant heat source above it. The food cooks more quickly since it is so close to the heat source.
You can adjust the racks in your oven to position them 3 – 4 inches from the broiler.
Watch foods carefully while broiling; the food is so close to the heat that it can easily start to burn.
Dry rubs:
A dry rub can be made from a combination of any of your favorite spices and dried herbs.
Dry rubs act like marinades in that they flavor the food, but they don’t require any time to marinate since the rub sticks to the food. Therefore, they are a quick solution to enhancing the flavor of different meats.
Selecting corn:
Choose corn with bright green, snugly fitting husks, and golden silk. Stems should be green and moist, not woody.
Kernels should look plump and milky, come all the way to the ear’s tip, and the rows should be tightly spaced.
Avoid ears with blackened, opened and tattered husks, and those with black silks.
Try to purchase corn that has just been picked. Corn is best cooked and served on the day it is bought, but if you must store it, keep it in the refrigerator with the husks on.
The peak season for fresh corn is May through September.
Recipe Rescues:The exterior of the pork is burned – Slice off the burnt areas, and then carve as usual.
The pork is too dried out – Add a little broth or other cooking liquid to the pan with the pork, cover it with a lid or foil, and then let it steam to re-moisten the interior.
Corn is unripe – You can still cook with it, but add a little sugar during cooking to make up for the lack of natural sugar.
Creamed corn is not thick enough – Make a slurry out of cornstarch and cold water, and then add 1 – 2 tablespoons of it to the corn mixture. Stir to evenly incorporate the slurry, and continue cooking for several minutes to get rid of the starchy taste.
Creamed corn is too salty – Add more cream, and more corn if you have it.
Spicing up the same old BBQ with Asian flavors with help from Bobby Flay. Master BBQ Sauce for Ribs, Chicken and Shrimp with Grilled Vegetable Slaw and Roasted Potatoes
It's another faceoff between the Italian Stallion, Michael Chiarello and the Ragin' Cajun, Jan Birnbaum. The challenge this time? We're going all American with a contest to make the best burgers ever. Gentlemen, start your grills!
GameplanDay Before Party:
Put 2 ½ cups of water in bowl, with salt, and lemon juice for Poached Peaches Della Nonna.
Cut vanilla beans in half for the boiling water.
Peel peaches and poach for 4 or 5 minutes.
Cut potatoes into 6 wedges for steak fries.
Put potatoes in cool water, with salt and bring to boil.
Remove peaches and let cool.
Put pint of raspberries and poaching liquid into a blender and puree. Strain.
Mix hamburger meat with olive oil, and pre-peeled roasted garlic pieces. Cover with plastic wrap and place in fridge.
Toss potatoes into mix of olive oil and barbeque spice.
2 Hours Before Party:
On a pre-heated pan place potato wedges into a 450 degree oven for 20 minutes.
Cut up portabella mushrooms and put in pan with 6 tablespoons of olive oil.
Mix Dijon mustard, garlic paste, thyme, salt, pickle juice, pickles, and peppers for a condiment.
Add a ¼ cup of shallots, 2 tablespoons of sliced garlic, and two teaspoons of thyme, salt, and pepper. Add a cup of red wine.
Toss in a ½ cup of parsley.
Cut onions. Marinate with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and red wine.
Mix hamburger meat with tobassco sauce. Mold into patties.
At Party:
Put hamburgers and onions on grill. Baste hamburger with garlic oil.
Top burger with blue cheese.
Mix Wet n’ Slippery.
Top burger with condiment and sautéed mushrooms.
Top burger with onions.
Eat and Enjoy!
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