Buttermilk Stroganoff Food

THE BEST BEEF STROGANOFF

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Season the beef with 1 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, untouched, until starting to turn brown in some spots, about 1 minute. Use tongs to flip the pieces and continue cooking until deep golden brown but still undercooked in the center, about 1 minute (the beef will finish cooking in the sauce). Transfer the beef to a bowl and return the skillet to the stovetop on medium-high.
• Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet. Add the onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally to scrape up the browned bits in the pan, until the onions are softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons butter, the button mushrooms, shiitakes and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally scraping up any browned bits, until the mushrooms have released some liquid and are starting to crisp up, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the wine and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until evaporated, about 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir until incorporated. Fold in the sour cream, Dijon, Worcestershire sauce and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Pour in the beef broth and stir until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, while the sauce reduces, cook the egg noodles according to the package directions for al dente. Drain and toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the chopped parsley and chives.
• Fold the beef and any accumulated juices from the bowl into the sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is cooked through but still slightly pink on the inside, about 1 minute.
• Divide the noodles between 4 bowls and top with the sauce and beef. Sprinkle with more chives, if desired.

CHEF JOHN'S CLASSIC BEEF STROGANOFF

Steps:

• Season beef generously with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until nearly smoking. Stir in beef; cook, stirring constantly, for 6-7 minutes, until liquid evaporates and meat browns. Remove meat from the pan and set aside.
• Stir butter, mushrooms and onions into the pan; cook and stir over medium heat until the vegetables are lightly browned. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Stir in flour; cook for 1-2 minutes until incorporated.
• Stir in wine and 1 cup of stock, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits. Bring to a simmer, cook for 3-4 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
• Return beef to the pan. Stir in remaining cup of stock; bring to a simmer and cook on low heat for about 1 hour with the lid on, until the beef is tender and the sauce is thick. Stir every 20 minutes.
• Stir in creme fraiche. Stir in chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

CHEF JOHN'S BUTTERMILK PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• Sprinkle gelatin over cold water; stir and let sit 5 or 10 minutes until it thickens and becomes rubbery.
• Pour heavy cream into a saucepan. Whisk in sugar. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture just barely starts to simmer, 3 to 5 minutes. Add lemon peel as mixture is coming up to temperature. As small bubbles begin to appear here and there, remove pan from heat. Add tiny pinch of salt, vanilla, and bloomed gelatin. Whisk until gelatin melts into the cream mixture. Add buttermilk and lemon juice; whisk until blended.
• Strain through fine sieve to remove zest and any lumps. Pour into serving dishes or ramekins. Allow to cool to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 5 hours or, ideally, overnight.

BUTTERMILK STROGANOFF

Steps:

• Brown meat, onion, and mushrooms in a large saucepan.
• Combine sauce ingredients and add to beef. Cook on medium-low until meat is tender, about 20-30 minutes.
• Add buttermilk and turn up heat to medium-high. Mix corn starch and water and add to the sauce. Cook until sauce has thickened, stirring continuously.
• Crock pot directions: Brown meat and veggies as directed in step 1. Combine sauce ingredients and place in crock pot with browned beef. Cook 1 1/2 to 2 hours on high or until beef is tender. Add the buttermilk. Mix cornstarch and water and add to crock pot. Cook an additional 30 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
• Serve over hot noodles, rice, or even potatoes.

HAM STROGANOFF

Steps:

• Saute onion butter and ham until onions are clear.
• Add mushrooms and flour.
• Add mushroom soup and sour cream.
• Hheat thru but do not boil.
• Cook noodles as directed drain but do not rinse; add to sauce.
• Let set for about 10 minutes with cover on before serving.

CREAMY PORK STROGANOFF

Steps:

• Optional Marinade:.
• In a shallow non metal dish, mix together lemon juice, lime juice, honey, and dry mustard. Add pork strips and mix to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1-8 hours. Remove pork and discard remaining marinade.
• Melt the butter and oil in heavy frying pan,(I use my dutch oven).
• Add onions and cook to soften for 3 - 4 minutes.
• Remove the onions with a slotted spoon to a small bowl.
• Increase pan heat to medium high, when hot add pork, stirring continuously until browned,(If the pork seems too crowded in your frying pan,you can fry the pork in 2 batches and just add it back to the pan when done browning).
• Add mushrooms, onions, mustard, and wine. Bring to a vigorous simmer.
• Add the creme fraiche and season with a little salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Bring to vigorous simmer and cook until reduced to a creamy consistancy.
• Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream.
• Serve over a bed of rice or noodles.