Meridian Cook Book Holiday Edition | Page 29

Entrees
Entrees
Ingredients for Fresh Corn Sauce :
• 6 ears fresh corn , husks intact
• 5 ounces salt pork , finely chopped ( about 3 / 4 cup )
• 4 scallions , white and pale-green parts only , cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces , plus more for garnish
• 3 cups corn stock , plus more if needed ( low-sodium store-bought vegetable stock may be substituted )
• 1 / 8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• Pinch of Cayenne Pepper
• 7 tablespoons unsalted butter , cold and cut into small pieces
• Coarse kosher salt , to taste
• Freshly ground pepper , to taste
Directions :
1 . Pre-heat grill to medium-high . ( If you are using a charcoal grill , coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for just 3 or 4 seconds .)
2 . Bend back husks of each ear of corn , remove silk and replace husks . Grill corn , turning occasionally , until charred on all sides , approximately 15 minutes . Let cool . 3 . Remove husks . Cut kernels from cobs , reserving cobs for to make corn stock if desired . 4 . Cook salt pork in a skillet over medium heat until golden and barely crisp . Add corn kernels , scallions and 3 cups vegetable stock or corn stock ; bring to a boil . Reduce heat to medium-low . Stir in nutmeg and cayenne ; cooking until slightly thickened , approximately 8 minutes . Stir in butter , salt and black pepper . ( If a thinner sauce is desired , add more stock as needed .)
Ingredients for this recipe can be found on Winn-Dixie aisles : 3 , 8 , 9 , Dairy , Meat and Produce
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