Raspberry Jalapeno Glaze Food

RASPBERRY JALAPENO GLAZE

Steps:

• In a nonreactive, heavy saucepan, mix everything together and cook over medium high heat until the sugar has melted.
• Continue to cook until the sauce has reduced to 4 cups and coats the back of a spoon (approx 20-30 minutes).

BLACKBERRY JALAPENO GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag, dissolve 1/4 cup of salt in the warm water. Add the vinegar, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, ice cubes and the pork. Brine for exactly 20 minutes. The pork becomes mealy if its brined longer.
• Meanwhile, prepare the Blackberry Jalapeno Glaze.
• Remove the pork from the brine and pat dry. Rub the pork with the olive oil and season with 1 teaspoon salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat.
• Add the pork tenderloin and cook for 6 minutes on each side, browning evenly and the internal temperature registers 135 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. At this point, evenly spread 1/4 cup of the glaze over the pork. Cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the pork from heat to a cutting board and keep it warm tented with aluminum foil.
• Slice the pork, arrange the slices on a serving platter and serve with remaining warm glaze.
• Add the butter to a saucepan over medium-high heat. Once melted, add the jalapenos and garlic and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the blackberry preserves and 1 cup wine and combine well. Simmer until reduced by half. Add the cornstarch to the remaining 1/4 cup red wine in a small bowl and mix well. Pour the cornstarch mixture into the pan and cook for 5 to 6 minutes more. Keep the glaze warm until serving.

BABY CARROTS WITH RASPBERRY GLAZE

Steps:

• In a large skillet with a tightly fitting lid, combine the carrots, honey, salt, pepper, ginger and 4 tablespoons of the butter. Add cup water to the pan and bring to a simmer over high heat. Cover the pan, reduce the heat and simmer until the carrots are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the carrots, reserving the liquid, and transfer the carrots to a platter and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, puree 1 cup of the raspberries in a blender and pass through a fine mesh strainer or a food mill. Discard the solids. Pour the puree into a small pot and add 1/2 teaspoon of the sugar. Add the reserved liquid from the carrots and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the mixture is reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
• Now, place the remaining tablespoon of butter and teaspoon of sugar in a small skillet set over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the remaining 1/2 cup of raspberries and saute until the berries are just softened, about 30 seconds. Spoon the reduced sauce over the carrots, garnish with the sauteed berries, and serve.

SALMON WITH RASPBERRY GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Put butter and just enough lemon juice to cover bottom of a shallow pyrex baking dish.
• Put in oven until butter is melted.
• Wash salmon and cut into serving pieces.
• Place in baking dish with skin side down, sprinkle with pepper and bake for 20 minutes, or until fish flakes.
• Glaze: whisk vinegar and raspberry preserves until well blended.
• Set aside.
• To remove skin, slide a spatula under the fillet and the skin will remain in the baking dish.
• Place on serving plate and drizzle with glaze.
• I suggest rice and asparagus spears to accomyany this entree.

RASPBERRY JALAPENO JELLY

Steps:

• Sterilize jars and lids by immersing in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.
• In a saucepan, combine the raspberries, bell pepper, and jalapeno peppers with the sugar and cider vinegar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and boil rapidly for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Stir in the liquid pectin, and run the mixture through a strainer to remove bits of peppers. Pour the strained liquid into sterilized jars, and seal. Store in a cool dark place. Refrigerate after opening.

RASPBERRY INFERNO SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the chipotle chile, adobo sauce, jalapeno pepper, and raspberry preserves in a food processor. Pulse until peppers are chopped and sauce is smooth, about 5 or 6 pulses. Refrigerate until ready to use.