Gingered Plum Barbeque Sauce Food

DOUBLE THICK GRILLED PORK CHOP WITH GINGER PLUM BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• Preperation of Ginger Plum BBQ Sauce: Simmer plums, ginger, 1 clove garlic, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons water, soy sauce, and star anise, 20 minutes or until plums are loose. Add vinegar and simmer, uncovered, stirring constantly until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Discard star anise, strain and stir in scallions.
• Preparation of Meat: Trim loin into double thick chops, marinate in BBQ sauce overnight, and grill to desired temperature.
• Preparation of Mushu Pancake Filling: In a large bowl, combine one large clove clove garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes and whisk to combine. Add 2 ounces bean sprouts, 1/2 pound carrots, 1/2 pound seeded and julienned english cucumber, 2 to 3 scallions cut into narrow ribbons, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Combine well and let sit for two hours.
• Warm pancakes, spread Hoisen sauce on pancake, fill with vegetables and roll.
• Presentation: Place pork loin on a plate. Garnish with two filled, rolled, warmed mushu pancakes. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
• Garnish Option: Make a reduction of duck stock, star anise, and plum wine. Reduce to glaze and lightly puddle on plate before adding pork chop and mushu pancakes

GINGERED PLUM BARBEQUE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan simmer all ingredients except vinegar and scallions, covered, stirring occasionally, until plums are falling apart, about 20 minutes. Add vinegar and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until sauce is consistency of ketchup, about 10 minutes. Discard star anise or anise seeds and stir in scallions.

SPICY PLUM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, process the plums, onion and garlic in batches until smooth. Transfer to a Dutch oven. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until reduced by a third, 60-90 minutes., Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

PLUM BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring all ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
• Uncover and simmer 15 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally.
• Cool 10 minutes, then place mixture in a food processor. Process until smooth.
• Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
• Serving size: 2 tablespoons.

GINGER-PLUM BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Combine all the ingredients, including 2 tablespoons each soy sauce and honey, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and 1/2 cup water, in a heavy nonreactive saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until the plums are very soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender to process to a purée, then return to the pan. Taste for seasoning, adding soy sauce, honey, or lemon juice as necessary the sauce should be sweet, sour, and spicy. If too thick, thin with a little more water.2. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm or at room temperature. The sauce will keep, tightly covered in the refrigerator, for up to 1 week.Makes about 1 cup

GINGER-PLUM DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the dry mustard with 1 tsp of water; let stand for 10 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, whisk the orange juice with the soy sauce, plum sauce, vinegar, ginger, lemon juice, sugar and salt.
• Whisk in the peanut oil and sesame oil and then the mustard paste.