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Saturday, October 26, 2013

Chimichurri Sauce

Motivation
This amazing sauce loves to be smeared on meat.  Try it on steaks or pork!

Ingredients
1 bunch Parsley Leaves
1 bunch Cilantro Leaves
6-8 cloves Garlic
1 tsp Dried Oregano
Black Pepper
Cumin
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar

Mise en Place
Rough chop leaves and upper stems.  Everything is going to by blended into a paste so don't worry too much if you get some stem.

Method
Combine everything in a blender and blend until a smooth paste is formed.

Crockpot Pork Shoulder

Motivation
My fiend Liza gave me this super simple recipe that will easily feed a group of people.  It's amazing what pork can do given a little bit of time.

Ingredients
4 lb Pork Shoulder (Boston Butt)
4 Tbsp Kosher Salt
1 Tbsp Black Pepper
3 Tbsp Oil
2 Tbsp Vinegar

Mise en Place
Mix all of the ingredients together in a gallon ziplock bag and smear over the pork shoulder.  Let marinate overnight.

Method
Place in a crockpot on low for 10-12 hours.  Service with chimichurri on tortillas or lettuce leafs.