Subj : Bacon bits
To : Dave Drum
From : Dale Shipp
Date : Sun Apr 09 2023 14:45:00
-=> On 04-08-23 04:55, Dave Drum <=-
-=> spoke to Ben Collver about Oven Fried Onion Rings <=-
DD> All that was missing was some crumbled bacon for saltiness and more
DD> "crunch" than the sunflower seed provided. But, I didn't feel like
DD> cooking - so, that was it.
We keep a jar of McCormick bacon bits on hand. They are vegetarian, not
bacon, but the taste is good. We prefer the "chunks" which are a larger
size and have more crunch, but they are often not in stock at our
grocery stores. When they are there, we buy four jars or so, leaving at
least a few jars on the shelf for others.
This recipe really needs the real bacon.
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Title: Chicken Smothered With Black Eyed Peas REVISE
Categories: D/g, Cajun, Chicken, Beans
Yield: 6 servings
1 T Salt
2 1/2 ts Onion powder (divided)
4 1/2 ts Garlic powder (divided)
1 ts White pepper
1 ts Dry mustard
2 1/2 ts Rubbed sage (divided)
1 1/2 ts Dried thyme leaves
-(divided)
6 Chicken breasts
1 c Flour
9 sl Bacon cut into 1/2 inch
-pieces
3 md Onions finely chopped
3 Bay leaves
1 1/2 c Finely chopped celery
1 Tabl spoon plus 1 teas
-Tabasco (divided)
1 lb Dried black eyed peas
6 c Chicken stock
-Hot cooked rice
Soak beans:
Preferred method.
In large soup pot, add 1 lb. dried black eyed peas to 8 cups water.
Cover and bring to boil. Boil for 2 minutes, turn off heat and set
aside for 1 hour. Drain and rinse to use in recipe.
Or.
Put 1 lb. dried black eyed peas into 8 cups water in glass dish.
Cover and let soak over night. Drain and rinse for use in recipe.
Do *not* soak beans in cast iron pots. They absorb iron and turn
black.
Precook chicken:
In small bowl, combine salt, 1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1 1/2
teaspoon garlic powder, white pepper, dry mustard, 1 teaspoon sage
and 1/2 teaspoon thyme, mix well. Sprinkle 1 Tbls seasoning mix on
chicken pieces; pat in with hand. Combine remaining mix with flour
in plastic bag; set aside. In large skillet over medium high heat
bring 1/2 inch oil to 350 degrees. Dredge chicken pieces in
seasoned flour; shake off excess. Fry in oil (large pieces, skin
side down first) 5 mins per side or until golden brown. Adjust heat
as needed to maintain 350. Drain on paper towels.
Final step:
In large saucepan or dutch oven cook bacon 3 - 4 minutes or just
until it starts to crisp. Stir in onions, celery, bay leaves and 1
teaspoon tabasco sauce. Cook 5 minutes, stir frequently. Stir in
black eyed peas, remaining 1 tbls garlic powder, 1 1/2 teaspoon thyme;
1 teas onion powder; 1 teas sage. Cook 2 - 4 mins or until liquid
is absorbed; stir frequently. Add stock, chicken pieces and
remaining 1 Tbls tabasco.
Simmer covered about 2 1/2 - 3 hours or until chicken and peas are
tender. Stir occasionally.
Serve with rice
== Courtesy of Dale & Gail Shipp, Columbia Md. ==
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