Saturday, March 5, 2011

Homemade Mayo

To make 1 cup of mayonnaise you will need:

  • 1 cup of light olive oil
  • 1 egg
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • A pinch of salt (and pepper, if desired)
Directions:
  1. Separate the eggs - you will use the yolk.
  2. Combine egg yolk and 1-2 tbsp of lemon juice in bowl or food processor (or stand mixer with whisk attachment)
  3. Whisk together egg yolk and lemon juice... once blended start mixing in the oil, SLOWLY.
  4. Mix until thick consistency.
  5. Add salt and pepper to your liking. If it's too thick you can add a little water (or more lemon juice).
You can use right a way or put it in the fridge for later!

:Beef Ribs with Blackberry Port Reduction:

Recipe ingredients

  • 3-4 beef boneless ribs (or any steak you like)
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blackberries (or small pack)
  • 2 cups port wine
  • 2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon of corn starch (to help thicken sauce)

Blackberry port wine sauce:

  • In a sauce pan bring blackberries, wine and sugar to a boil.
  • Boil gently to reduce wine to 1 cup.
  • Strain a little to remove seeds, but keep some of the blackberries, put back in sauce pan.
  • Add butter and 1 Tbsp of corn starch to blackberry sauce to thicken.
  • Boil beef stock in a separate pan to reduce by half then add to blackberry reduction.

Beef ribs:

  • Pre-heat pan, add a little olive oil and add ribs.
  • Cook 6 minutes per side (depending how well done you like your meat.)
  • Make sure you get a nice sear on the outside to help the ribs remain juicy inside.

Serve steaks with sauce over the top and with your favorite sides... Enjoy!