Pecan Gravy Food

PECAN CHICKEN AND GRAVY

Steps:

• In shallow dish, mix bread crumbs and pecans. In another shallow dish, mix 1/2 cup of the flour and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Coat chicken in flour mixture, then dip into eggs and coat with pecan mixture.
• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Cook 2 chicken breasts 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink in center. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm. Repeat with 2 tablespoons butter and remaining chicken.
• In same skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add remaining 1/4 cup flour, stirring until blended. Gradually add milk; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Serve gravy with chicken.

CHILE-PECAN GRAVY

Steps:

• 1 In a large saucepan, combine 3 cups water, the turkey giblets and neck, the quartered onion, celery, the crushed garlic, salt and pepper
• 2 Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, partially cover, and simmer while the turkey roasts, adding water as necessary to maintain the water level
• 3 Remove the stock from the heat when the turkey is done
• 4 Strain the stock through a colander and reserve
• 5 Discard the solids
• 6 Pour off and discard all but 2 tablespoons of the pan drippings from the turkey roasting pan
• 7 Place the pan over medium-high heat, then add the butter and flour
• 8 Whisk to combine
• 9 Add the minced onion, minced garlic, and chile, and cook, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute
• 10 Sprinkle in the chili powder and cumin and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes
• 11 Gradually whisk in 2 cups of the reserved stock into the pan, scraping up bits from the bottom of the pan
• 12 Cook until the sauce has thickened, 5 to 8 minutes
• 13 Taste and season with more salt and/or pepper, if desired
• 14 Then stir in the pecans
• 15 Serve alongside turkey, or refrigerate and reheat over low heat until warm
• 16 NOTE: Toast the pecan halves in a small, dry skillet over medium-low heat for a few minutes, until fragrant and lightly browned
• 17 Cool completely before using

PECAN GRAVY

Steps:

• 1. Place pecans in food processor and process on high speed till it is a smooth paste (about 6 -10 min.)
• 2. Cut the bread into pieces and add to the processor. Process till it is a thick smooth paste. (if using chicken bouillon you can add it now)
• 3. Lower the speed of the processor and start adding the hot broth in a stream (or hot water if using bouillon) till it is all incorporated.
• 4. Pour the gravy into a saucepan and heat. Add broth (or water to adjust its thickness to your liking noting that it will thicken considerably as it cools. Serve over white rice and chicken or turkey.

MAPLE-WHISKEY GRAVY

Steps:

• Put the giblets and neck in a small saucepan of water over medium heat and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to medium low and simmer until the giblets are cooked, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove the giblets and neck, set aside and keep the water in the saucepan.
• In the turkey roasting pan (which should not have been cleaned!), add back 1/4 cup turkey fat. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk it into the fat to form a paste. If the paste is too thick or clumpy, add a little more fat. If it's too greasy, sprinkle in more flour. Whisk and cook the roux over medium-low heat until deep golden brown.
• Turn off the heat and add the whiskey, then turn the heat back on and whisk it in. Pour in the chicken broth, whisking the whole time, then add the maple syrup. Allow it to cook and thicken for several minutes, whisking occasionally. If the gravy gets too thick or if it's too salty, thin it with a little of the giblet water. If the gravy is too thin, just keep cooking until it thickens up. Taste, then add salt and plenty of black pepper. Chop the giblets and add them to the gravy. Remove as much of the neck meat as you can and add it to the gravy too. Serve immediately!

PECAN-CRUSTED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH RASPBERRY-CHIPOTLE SAUCE

Steps:

• For the pork: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare the pork tenderloins by rinsing under cold water. Pat dry and set aside.
• Combine the breadcrumbs, pecans, rosemary, salt and pepper in a 9-by-13-inch pan. Set aside. Place the egg whites in a small bowl and whip slightly.
• Brush the tenderloins with the whipped egg whites. Then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere. Place on a baking sheet. Bake until done, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest about 10 minutes prior to slicing.
• For the raspberry-chipotle sauce: Combine the raspberry preserves with the adobo sauce.
• To serve: Slice the tenderloins and serve with the raspberry-chipotle sauce.

DELICIOUS PECAN PATTIES

Steps:

• Crumble tofu and knead all ingredients together.
• Form into patties.
• Fry slowly in pan.
• Cover with mushroom soup and bake @ 350 for 30 minutes. Or serve as is with your favorite gravy.
• If desired you may substitute walnut pieces for pecan meal.
• You may add one handful of Brewer's yeast.
• May add extra oats and water.