Ultimate BBQ Sides

RECIPES

BAKED BEANS
▪175g/6oz chopped bacon
▪150g (1medium) white onion, small diced
▪50g (2 small) jalapenos, small diced
▪15g (5-6 cloves) garlic, minced
▪325g or 1.5c ketchup
▪100g or 1/4c molasses
▪50g or 1/4c brown sugar
▪30g or 1 3/4Tbsp worcestershire
▪30g or 2Tbsp yellow mustard
▪30g or 2Tbsp hot sauce
▪20g 1Tbsp + 1/2tsp apple cider vinegar
▪7g or 1Tbsp chili powder
▪2g or 1tsp black pepper
▪2x 425g/15oz cans cannellini beans with liquid
▪4x 425g/15oz cans cannellini beans, rinsed
▪200-400g or ¾-1.5c water

1. Add bacon to a heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Stir and render fat for 10-15min until golden.

2. Add in diced onion, jalapeno, and garlic. Stir, scraping up any bacon fond. Cook for about 10 min or until veggies have softened.

3. Add ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, worchestershire, mustard, hot sauce, vinegar, chili powder, and pepper. Stir to combine. Add beans and about 200g water. Stir. Add additional 200g water if needed. Gently stir and bring to a simmer.

4. Load into a 350F/175C to bake for 90 minutes, gently stirring 2-3 times during baking.

5. Beans are done when thickened, but still a little saucy. Add water or sauce to thin slightly if needed.

CREAMY SLAW
▪500g or 9c cabbage, thinly sliced
▪100g or 2 large carrots, julienned
▪100g or 1 small bulb Fennel, thinly shaved
▪100g or ½ small red onion, thinly sliced and rinsed
▪3-5 cloves garlic, minced/pressed
▪30g or 1 3/4Tbsp salt (for cure)
▪20g or 1 2/3Tbsp sugar (for cure)
▪150g or 3/4c mayo
▪30g or 2Tbsp grainy mustard
▪30g or 2Tbsp apple cider vinegar
▪30g or 2 1/3Tbsp sugar (for dressing)
▪2g or 1tsp black pepper

1. Combine veggies and garlic in a bowl and mix with the 30g salt and 20g sugar. Cover and allow mixture to sit and cure for 30min.

2. Transfer to a salad spinner and spin to drain.

3. Transfer back into a dry bowl. Add mayo, mustard, vinegar, 30g sugar, and black pepper into a high sided container (or blender) and blend with immersion blender.

4. Drizzle most of dressing over the slaw mix and fold to toss. Add more dressing to taste if needed.

STREET CORN (Elotes inspired) SALAD
▪1000g or kernels from 8 ears sweet corn, cut from cob
▪Neutral oil (avocado, canola, grapeseed etc)
▪Salt
▪75g or 2/3c cotija cheese, grated
▪20g/1 jalapeno, small diced
▪35-40g or 1 bunch of scallions (middle green part only)
▪20g or 1 med bunch cilantro, chopped
▪1 lime zest and juice
▪2-3 cloves garlic, minced/pressed
▪100g or 1/2c mayo
▪50g or 1/4c sour cream
▪2g or 1tsp black pepper
▪2g or 1tsp chili powder

1. Preheat large cast iron over high. Add about 3Tbsp neutral oil followed by the corn kernels and a large pinch of salt. Cook for 90 seconds then toss. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, tossing every 90 seconds. When corn beings to pop, it should be caramelized and done.

2. Transfer corn to a bowl and allow to cool slightly before dressing. Add in jalapeno, scallions, cilantro, lime zest and juice, garlic, mayo, sour cream, pepper, chili powder, and cheese. Stir to combine. Taste for seasoning - adjust with salt or lime juice if needed. Garnish with additional cheese.