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Braised Celery and Tomato (Sedano e Pomodori Brasati)
Photo: Julia Gartland • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen. Photo: Julia Gartland • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

Follow the renowned Italian cookbook author’s lead and simmer your stalks low and slow.

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Braised Celery and Tomato (Sedano e Pomodori Brasati)
Photo: Julia Gartland • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen. Photo: Julia Gartland • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

This sedano e pomodori brasati (braised celery and tomato) recipe, adapted from celebrated Italian cookbook author Marcella Hazan, produces results that are surprising from celery: creamy, sweet, luscious. The stalks’ stringy fibers, often removed before cooking, here act as a brace that helps the vegetable keep its shape through a long simmer.

Adapted from Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking by Marcella Hazan. Copyright © 1992. Available from Alfred A. Knopf.

Featured in “The Soft Approach: In Praise of Soft-Cooked Vegetables” by Lesley Porcelli.

Yield: 4–6
Time: 2 hours
  • 3 oz. pancetta, cut into 1-in. pieces
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 bunches celery (about 2 lb.), stalks trimmed and cut on the bias into 2-in. pieces
  • ¾ cup whole peeled canned tomatoes with their juices, crushed by hand
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. To a large pot over medium-high heat, add the pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat renders, about 12 minutes. (If the pancetta begins to brown too fast, turn the heat to medium-low.) Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside to drain.
  2. Return the pot to medium-high heat and add the oil. When it’s hot and shimmering, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and light brown, about 10 minutes. Add the celery, tomatoes, and ¼ cup of water and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Cover the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the celery is very tender, about 1½ hours.
  3. Transfer the celery with its juices to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the reserved pancetta. Serve hot or at room temperature.

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Za’atar Dip https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/zaatar-dip/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:26:34 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-zaatar-dip/
Za'atar Dip
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

The Middle Eastern spice blend lends a piney, peppery kick to this garlicky cilantro dip.

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Za'atar Dip
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

The Middle Eastern spice blend za’atar (which combines sumac, oregano, sesame, hyssop, and other spices) flavors this simple cilantro-and-garlic dip. It’s ideal served alongside roasted meats, or slathered on fresh-baked pita.

Featured in “Season of Rejoicing: Celebrating Sukkot in Crown Heights” by Katie Robbins.

Yield: 8–10
Time: 5 minutes
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp. za’atar
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, blend together the oil, za’atar, garlic, and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Savory Lokshen Kugel https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/lokshen-kugel-savory-noodle-kugel/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:28:56 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-lokshen-kugel-savory-noodle-kugel/
Savory Noodle Kugel (Lokshen Kugel)
Photography by Murray Hall; Food Styling by Jessie YuChen

This rib-sticking noodle casserole will steal the show on any Jewish holiday table.

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Savory Noodle Kugel (Lokshen Kugel)
Photography by Murray Hall; Food Styling by Jessie YuChen

Noodle kugel is a festive staple that graces many Jewish families’ tables during holidays like Rosh Hashana. Though the casserole is typically a sweet dish, this version is savory, flavored with garlic and onions. We recommend making this lokshen kugel recipe in a cast-iron skillet—around 12 inches is ideal—for even cooking and crisp edges.

This recipe first appeared in our October 2011 print issue with the story, “Season of Rejoicing,” by Katie Robbins.

Yield: 8-10
Time: 1 hour
  • 1½ cups sour cream
  • 1¼ cups cottage cheese
  • 8 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted, divided
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 8 oz. wide egg noodles
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, cottage cheese, 6 tablespoons of butter, and the eggs.
  2. Set a large pot of salted water over high heat, bring to a boil, then add the noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain the noodles, return to the pot, then stir into the sour cream mixture, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  3. To a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, add the remaining butter. When the butter is hot, add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Stir in the noodles, transfer to the oven, and bake until golden-brown, 35–40 minutes. Serve warm.  

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Olive Oil-Braised Vegetables https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Olive-Oil-Braised-Vegetables/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:26:01 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-olive-oil-braised-vegetables/
Olive Oil-Braised Vegetables
This flavorful mix of broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, and potatoes is braised in olive oil that's been infused with rosemary, chile flakes, lemon, and anchovies. Get the recipe for Olive Oil-Braised Vegetables ». Todd Coleman

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Olive Oil-Braised Vegetables
This flavorful mix of broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, and potatoes is braised in olive oil that's been infused with rosemary, chile flakes, lemon, and anchovies. Get the recipe for Olive Oil-Braised Vegetables ». Todd Coleman

Based on a recipe from Traci Des Jardins, chef and co-owner of Jardiniere in San Francisco, this flavorful mix of broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, and potatoes is braised in olive oil that’s been infused with rosemary, chile flakes, lemon, and anchovies. This recipe first appeared in our October 2011 issue along with Lesley Porcelli’s story The Soft Approach.

Yield: serves 4-6
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. anchovy paste
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. crushed red chile flakes
  • 6 sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed with the side of a knife
  • 6 sprigs rosemary
  • 1 lemon, ends trimmed, thinly sliced crosswise, seeds removed
  • 1 large zucchini, cut diagonally into 1 1/2″-long pieces
  • 1 lb. baby Yukon Gold or new potatoes
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets, stalk cut into large pieces
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> head cauliflower, cut into florets, stalk cut into large pieces
  • 2 tbsp. finely chopped parsley
  • 2 sprigs marjoram, stems removed
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Put the olive oil, anchovy paste, chile flakes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, rosemary, and lemon slices in a 6-qt. Dutch oven. Place over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and the garlic and the lemon slices are lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the zucchini in a single layer and cook, without stirring, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Flip the zucchini, and cook for 5 minutes more.
  3. Add the potatoes, broccoli, and cauliflower to the pot and stir once or twice to coat in oil. Cook, covered, without stirring, until the vegetables begin to brown and soften, about 30 minutes.
  4. Stir vegetables gently, replace the lid, and reduce the heat to medium-low; cook until the vegetables are very soft and tender, about 60 minutes more.
  5. Remove the vegetables from the heat, and stir in parsley and marjoram. Season with salt and pepper.

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Bubble and Squeak https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Bubble-and-Squeak/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:47:09 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-bubble-and-squeak/
A hearty vegetable hash couldn't be more perfect for using up Thanksgiving leftovers, including mashed potatoes. Todd Coleman

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A hearty vegetable hash couldn't be more perfect for using up Thanksgiving leftovers, including mashed potatoes. Todd Coleman

This hearty fried vegetable hash, a perfect use for leftovers, includes roasted Brussels sprouts, carrots, and parsnips. This recipe first appeared in our October 2011 issue along with Beth Kracklauer’s story, “Butchers’ Banquet”.

Yield: serves 6-8
  • 8 oz. Brussels sprouts, halved
  • 6 medium carrots, chopped
  • 3 medium parsnips, chopped
  • 6 tbsp. olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 lb. russet potatoes, cubed
  • 6 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, minced
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp. finely chopped chives

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 400°. Place Brussels sprouts, carrots, and parsnips on a foil-lined baking sheet; toss with 4 tbsp. oil and salt and pepper. Bake until tender, about 25 minutes; let cool.
  2. Put potatoes in a 4-qt. saucepan; cover with salted water. Bring to a boil; cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes; set aside. Return pan to heat with 2 tbsp. butter; add onion, and cook until soft, 8–10 minutes. Remove from heat; add potatoes, cream, chives, and salt and pepper; mash until smooth, then stir in roasted vegetables.
  3. Heat remaining oil and butter in a 12″ skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable mixture; cook, flipping once, until browned, 18–20 minutes.

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Spicy Sauerkraut https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Spicy-Sauerkraut/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:50:23 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-spicy-sauerkraut/
Spicy Sauerkraut
All around the world, fermented cabbage has been a life sustaining bridge between the fall harvest and the first green shoots of spring. There's Eastern Europe's sauerkraut, Korea's kimchi, and Latin America's lightly fermented curtido. This spicy slaw is a riff on that last condiment; it's sweet but not too funky, and perfect alongside grilled fish or as a condiment for tacos. Todd Coleman

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Spicy Sauerkraut
All around the world, fermented cabbage has been a life sustaining bridge between the fall harvest and the first green shoots of spring. There's Eastern Europe's sauerkraut, Korea's kimchi, and Latin America's lightly fermented curtido. This spicy slaw is a riff on that last condiment; it's sweet but not too funky, and perfect alongside grilled fish or as a condiment for tacos. Todd Coleman

All around the world, fermented cabbage has been a life sustaining bridge between the fall harvest and the first green shoots of spring. There’s Eastern Europe’s sauerkraut, Korea’s kimchi, and Latin America’s lightly fermented curtido. This spicy slaw is a riff on that last condiment; it’s sweet but not too funky, and perfect alongside grilled fish or as a condiment for tacos. To ferment cabbage, you have to thinly slice and massage it with salt to force the water out of the vegetable and create a brine. Within a few days, the acidifying activity of several strains of bacteria (including Lactobacillus) will start transforming it into this sweetly sour and spicy condiment. This recipe first appeared in our October 2011 issue.

Yield: makes about 6 cups
  • 1 cup carrots, cut into 1"-long matchsticks
  • 1 tbsp. kosher or sea salt
  • 1 tbsp. dried oregano
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. crushed red chile flakes
  • 2 medium red onions, very thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1 large head (about 2 1/2 lb.) green cabbage, cored and shredded

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, and massage ingredients with your hands until the cabbage begins to release its liquid. Transfer cabbage mixture to a sterilized 1-qt. plastic container with a large mouth, such as a cleaned plastic yogurt or sour cream container. Place a plate small enough to fit inside the container over the cabbage and place a heavy can or weight on top to keep cabbage mixture submerged in liquid. Drape a large kitchen towel over container and let sit at room temperature (ideally 70°–75°) for 3 days. Uncover and transfer cabbage mixture to a sterilized 1-qt. glass jar, cover with lid, and refrigerate for 1 day before serving. The sauerkraut will keep for 1 week stored in refrigerator.

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Stir-Fried Rice Noodles (Char Kuey Teow) https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Char-Kuey-Teow-Stir-Fried-Rice-Noodles/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:22:38 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-char-kuey-teow-stir-fried-rice-noodles/
Shrimp, Chinese sausage, chiles, and chives bring intense flavor to these wok-fried noodles, a popular Malay street food. See the recipe for Char Kuey Teow (Stir-Fried Rice Noodles) ». Todd Coleman

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Shrimp, Chinese sausage, chiles, and chives bring intense flavor to these wok-fried noodles, a popular Malay street food. See the recipe for Char Kuey Teow (Stir-Fried Rice Noodles) ». Todd Coleman

Shrimp, Chinese sausage, chiles, and chives bring intense flavor to these wok-fried noodles, a popular Malay street food. This recipe first appeared in our October 2011 issue along with Jayanthi Daniel’s article Hungry City.

Yield: serves 2
  • 1 tbsp. dried shrimp paste
  • 3 dried chiles de árbol, stemmed, torn into pieces, and soaked in boiling water for 5 minutes, drained
  • 3 tbsp. peanut oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 12 medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
  • 1 tbsp. double black soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1 (6") dried Chinese link sausage, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 4 oz. mung bean sprouts
  • 1 (10-oz.) package fresh broad Chinese rice noodles, rinsed and drained
  • 1 egg
  • 6 Chinese chives or scallions, cut into 2″ lengths

Instructions

  1. Place shrimp paste on a small piece of foil, and wrap around paste to form a packet; heat broiler to high and broil packet until fragrant, about 8 minutes. Let paste cool slightly, then transfer to a cutting board and add drained chiles; using a chef’s knife, cut and mash paste and chiles together until a smooth paste forms; set paste aside.
  2. Heat oil in a 12″ wok or nonstick skillet over high heat. Add paste, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add garlic, and cook, stirring, until just golden, about 30 seconds. Add shrimp and sausage, and cook, flipping shrimp once, until barely pink, about 1 minute. Break noodles apart with your fingers and add to wok along with soy sauce and sugar; cook, stirring often, until noodles are evenly coated and heated through, about 1 minute.
  3. Make a well in the center of the noodles; add egg, and cook, without stirring, until the white is half-set, about 45 seconds. Add sprouts and chives, and stir noodles and egg until evenly incorporated and sprouts and chives begin to wilt, about 1 minute. Serve immediately.

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Pickled Shrimp https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Pickled-Shrimp/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:23:27 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-pickled-shrimp/
Pickled Shrimp
Briny, faintly spicy pickled shrimp are a staple of Southern cuisine. In this Georgia-inspired version, frozen raw shrimp are a fine substitute for fresh. Get the recipe for Pickled Shrimp ». Todd Coleman

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Pickled Shrimp
Briny, faintly spicy pickled shrimp are a staple of Southern cuisine. In this Georgia-inspired version, frozen raw shrimp are a fine substitute for fresh. Get the recipe for Pickled Shrimp ». Todd Coleman
Yield: makes About 6 Cups
  • 2 tbsp. Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 lb. (26–30 count) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. celery seeds
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> tsp. allspice berries
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> cup fresh lemon juice
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp. kosher salt
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. crushed red chile flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 12 dried bay leaves
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> medium yellow onion, thinly sliced lengthwise

Instructions

  1. Bring Old Bay and 8 cups water to a boil in a 4-qt. saucepan; add shrimp, reduce heat to low, and cook until shrimp are pink, about 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to bowl of ice water to chill; drain again.
  2. Finely grind celery seeds and allspice in a spice grinder; transfer to a bowl and stir in oil, juice, parsley, salt, chile flakes, garlic, and bay leaves. In a 1-qt. glass jar, layer shrimp and onions; pour over oil mixture. Cover with lid; chill overnight before serving.

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Born in the Barrel https://www.saveur.com/article/Wine-and-Drink/Born-in-the-Barrel/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:32:51 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-wine-and-drink-born-in-the-barrel/

A barrel's char, construction, wood, and age are all pertinent factors which influence the properties of whiskey.

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Char

Most barrels—particularly those used for bourbon—are set on fire inside for anywhere from 15 seconds to a few minutes. The resulting interior char contributes additional color and toasty notes, and works like a charcoal filter, drawing impurities out of the spirit. It browns the wood’s sugars, producing a caramelized flavor, and helps release vanillin from lignin (a cellulose-binding compound found in wood).

Construction

The smaller the barrel, the more spirit is exposed to wood; the whiskey takes on characteristics of the wood more quickly. In a larger barrel, whiskey ages more slowly and, some argue, more completely, thereby preventing woody qualities from overwhelming it. It matters, too, what part of the tree the staves come from. Those from the bottom half impart deeper color and richer caramel fllavors.

History

By federal law, bourbon must be aged in new, charred oak barrels. Scotch-style American single malt whiskeys are often aged in used bourbon barrels, which imbue the spirit with some of the character of the barrel’s original contents. Some craft distillers finish their whiskeys in used wine or sherry casks, too, which add their own flavors to the finished spirit.

Time

Over time, the porous barrels allow oxygen to penetrate and some of the whiskey to evaporate (known as the angel’s share), concentrating flavors and potency. Warehousing of barrels is an art: Whiskey stored at the top of the building, where temperatures are highest, matures the fastest. Each distiller has its own method for rotating barrel’s through the ware house for even aging.

Wood

Some say more than 60 percent of a whiskey’s flavor comes from the barrel. The spirit draws color, as well as sugars from the wood. American white oak (shown here)—the wood often used for whiskey barrels—contains other flavor-imparting compounds: Vanillin lends a vanilla flavor; amyl acetate, a fruity one. It is also high in coconut-flavored lactones, as well as mouth-gripping tannins.

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Mitzi’s Chicken Fingers https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Mitzis-Chicken-Fingers/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:44:26 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-mitzis-chicken-fingers/
Honey-Dill Dipping Sauce
Honey-Dill Dipping Sauce. Todd Coleman

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Honey-Dill Dipping Sauce
Honey-Dill Dipping Sauce. Todd Coleman

At Mitzi’s in Winnipeg, Canada, these chicken fingers are served with crinkle-cut fries, coleslaw, and a honey-dill dipping sauce — they’re so good that even grown-ups line up for them. This recipe first appeared in our October 2011 issue along with David Sax’s article “All Grown Up: Chicken Fingers for Adults.”

Yield: serves 6

Ingredients

For the Dipping Sauce

  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cups mayonnaise
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup honey
  • 2 tbsp. roughly chopped dill
  • 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp. dry mustard powder
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the Chicken Fingers

  • 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3"-long-by-1"-wide strips
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tbsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. dry mustard powder
  • 1 cup flour
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 cups finely ground fresh breadcrumbs or panko
  • Canola oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. Make the dipping sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise with the honey, dill, mustard powder, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, and stir together until smooth; set honey-dill dipping sauce aside.
  2. Make the chicken fingers: In a medium bowl, toss together chicken, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and mustard; set aside. Place flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs in 3 separate shallow dishes; set aside. Pour oil to a depth of 2″ into a 6-qt. Dutch oven; heat over medium-high heat until deep-fry thermometer reads 325°. Working in batches, coat chicken in flour, shake off excess, and dip in eggs; coat in breadcrumbs. Fry chicken until golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining chicken. Serve with dipping sauce.

**Correction: September 12, 2011 An earlier version of this recipe did not include the type of oil in the ingredients list. This recipe requires canola oil, for frying. The ingredients list has been corrected to reflect this.

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Steak and Stilton Pies https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Steak-and-Stilton-Pies/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:48:10 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-steak-and-stilton-pies/
Pungent Stilton cheese and malty stout beer enrich the filling in these classic Lancashire meat pies. See the Recipe for Steak and Stilton Pies ». Todd Coleman

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Pungent Stilton cheese and malty stout beer enrich the filling in these classic Lancashire meat pies. See the Recipe for Steak and Stilton Pies ». Todd Coleman

Pungent Stilton cheese and malty stout beer enrich the filling in these classic Lancashire meat pies. This recipe first appeared in our October 2011 issue along with Beth Kracklauer’s story Butchers’ Banquet.

Yield: makes 4 Individual Pies
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup olive oil
  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> lb. beef chuck, cut into 1" cubes
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 large yellow onions, sliced
  • 2 ribs celery, thickly sliced
  • 2 small carrots, thickly sliced
  • 2 tbsp. minced rosemary
  • 1 (12-oz.) bottle stout beer
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup flour
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 2 tsp. mustard powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 10 oz. mushrooms, quartered
  • 6 oz. English Stilton, crumbled
  • 1 (10-oz.) package frozen peas
  • 1 (14-oz.) package puff pastry
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in an 8-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, 10–12 minutes; transfer to a bowl. Add garlic, onions, celery, carrots, and rosemary to pan; cook until soft, 10–12 minutes. Add beer; cook until almost dry, 18–20 minutes. Add flour; cook, stirring, until smooth. Return beef to pan along with stock, mustard, and bay leaf; bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook, covered partially, until beef is barely tender, about 1½ hours; set aside. Heat butter in a 10″ skillet over high heat. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring, until browned all over, about 8 minutes; stir into beef mixture along with cheese and peas.
  2. Heat oven to 375°. Divide beef mixture among four 6″ pie tins (12 oz. each). Roll pastry into a 14″ square; cut out four 6″ circles. Brush tin edges with egg; place 1 circle over each; press to seal. Cut slits into pastry; brush with egg. Bake until browned, about 40 minutes.

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