Tag Archives: Craig Plainfield

Craig’s Potato Salad

Courtesy of Chef Craig Plainfield Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 4 eggs 4 cups Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced 1 cup (about 2 stalks) celery, trimmed and diced 3/4 cup (about 6) green onions, trimmed and diced 3/4 cup (about 1 ½) red or green bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and diced ½ cup (about 8 slices) crisp bacon, chopped ¼ cup (60 ml volume) dill pickles, chopped ½ cup (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup (60 ml) white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons (10 ml) smoked salt 1 teaspoon (5 ml) black pepper 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chili flakes, (optional) … Read More

Salmon Steaks with Artichokes and Dill Caper Hollandaise

Courtesy of Chef Craig Plainfield Serves 4 For the salmon 4 salmon steaks, 2-inches (5 cm) thick, bones left or removed* ½ cup (120 g) kosher salt ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Applewood liquid smoke ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chopped fresh dill 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 ml) olive oil, for grilling For the hollandaise 3 egg yolks 4 ounces (one stick/ 114g) butter, melted ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice 1 tablespoon (15 ml) … Read More

Grilled Chicken with Corn Stuffing

Courtesy of Chef Craig Plainfield Serves 4 to 6 INGREDIENTS 1 large (about 5 pounds/2.2 kg) frying chicken ½ cup (120 g) kosher salt ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Applewood liquid smoke 1 gallon (3.8 liters) water For the Corn Stuffing 1/2 red onion, peeled and julienned (save the skins for the stock) ½ cup (85 g) peppers, roasted chili or sweet bell peppers, seeded, deveined, and peeled (sliced julienne) 3 tablespoons (43 g) butter 2 teaspoons (6 g) minced garlic 2 cups (250 g) fresh or frozen corn kernels 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt … Read More

Craig’s Potato Salad

Courtesy of Chef Craig Plainfield Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 4 eggs 4 cups Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced 1 cup (about 2 stalks) celery, trimmed and diced 3/4 cup (about 6) green onions, trimmed and diced 3/4 cup (about 1 ½) red or green bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and diced ½ cup (about 8 slices) crisp bacon, chopped ¼ cup (60 ml volume) dill pickles, chopped ½ cup (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup (60 ml) white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons (10 ml) smoked salt 1 teaspoon (5 ml) black pepper 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chili flakes, (optional) … Read More

Hickory-smoked New York Steaks with Red Wine Sauce

Courtesy of Chef Craig Plainfield Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 4 (1-inch/2.5 cm thick) New York Strip Steaks* Salt and pepper, to taste 4 tablespoons (57 g) butter 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1 tablespoon (15 ml) minced shallots 1 cup (240 ml) red wine 6 ounces (120 ml) beef or veal demi-glace 2 tablespoons (14 g) butter, softened Garlic Chive Mashed Potatoes (recipe follows) DIRECTIONS Fill and preheat the SousVide Supreme water oven to 134F/56.5C (for medium rare or to your preferred degree of doneness for beef. (See Time and Temp Chart) Season the steaks generously with salt and pepper on both … Read More

Baby-Back Ribs with Maple Whiskey Sauce

…and Craig’s Sous Vide Baked Beans Courtesy of Craig Plainfield Each rack serves 2 as a meal; 4 as an appetizer INGREDIENTS 1 or 2 racks baby back ribs For the brine ½ cup (120 g) kosher salt ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar 1 tablespoon (15 ml) hickory liquid smoke 1 gallon (3.8 liters) water ½ cup (120 ml) spice mix (below) For the spice mix 4 tablespoons (60 ml) smoked paprika 2 tablespoons (30 ml) garlic powder (not garlic salt) 3 tablespoons (45 ml) ground celery seed (or Spice Island brand Beau Monde Seasoning) 1 tablespoon (15 ml) … Read More