Michael Symons Beer Brats With Bacon Onion Chutney Food

BRAISED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the onions along with a pinch of salt and cook until the onions are translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the beer, vinegar and another large pinch of salt. Cover and cook until the cabbage is wilted but is still slightly crisp. Stir in the mustard and taste for seasoning. You might want to add some additional salt, mustard and/or vinegar at this time.
• Remove the cabbage from the heat and stir in the chives and parsley.

MICHAEL SYMON'S BACON NOODLE SURPRISE

Steps:

• In large pot add olive oil and bacon, cook until well done.
• In large saute' pan add butter, cabbage and onion. Cook until tender. Add a drizzle of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer cabbage and onions to pot with bacon. Add parsley.
• Cook noodles according to package.
• Once noodles are cooked add pasta to cabbage pot. Add sour cream and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

MICHAEL SYMON'S BRAISED POT ROAST

Steps:

• Season the roast liberally with salt, about 2 tablespoons, and refrigerate overnight.
• Pull the meat out an hour before cooking to take the chill off of it. In a large Dutch oven, render the bacon until slightly crispy. Remove the bacon and reserve. Dry off the meat with a paper towel and begin to brown it in that same pan for 2 minutes per side - remove and set aside.
• Add the carrots, shallot, and garlic with a pinch of salt and sweat for 4 minutes, or until you get a slight caramelization and the vegetables start to release their aromas. Add the coriander and bay leaves, and continue to sweat for 1 minute.
• Deglaze the pan with the cider, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon. Add the beer, and thyme and bring to a simmer. Add the beef back in, along with the bacon and enough of the stock to cover the roast, approximately 8 Celsius Top with a lid, and place it in a 350 degree oven. Cook for 3-4 hours or until tender. Remove from the oven and skim any excess fat.
• Gently remove the meat to a platter. Spoon the vegetables on top and garnish with the torn mint, and lemon zest.