Braised Pork Belly with Cherry Corn Bread Pudding, Braised Collard Greens

This was an outstanding dish that we prepared in honor of the New Year, with collard greens and bacon as two of the traditional items that are enjoyed in hopes of achieving good fortune and health in the coming year. The pork belly was cured with barbecue spices before cooking sous vide.  It was then chilled, portioned and scored for service. Continue reading Braised Pork Belly with Cherry Corn Bread Pudding, Braised Collard Greens

Herb Crusted Lamb Loin, Braised Lamb Shank Ragout, Heirloom Carrot, Compressed Creamer Potatoes

This dish was prepared using some of Spring’s best offerings:  Lamb loin with braised lamb shank and speckled butter bean ragout, heirloom carrot, ramp puree, field mache and compressed creamer potatoes. The lamb loin was boned and cleaned, then seasoned liberally with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper before wrapping it into a cylinder in plastic wrap.  It was then placed in cryovac before … Continue reading Herb Crusted Lamb Loin, Braised Lamb Shank Ragout, Heirloom Carrot, Compressed Creamer Potatoes