Renowned barbecue chef, award-winning pitmaster, television personality, and owner of The Smoke Shop restaurants – Andy Husbands joins Rachel Holt in the Clarke Sub-Zero and Wolf Test Kitchen to show us how to host the ultimate backyard party.
BBQ PEANUTS
½ C confectioners’ sugar
7 Tbsp your favorite bbq rub
¼ C chipotle powder
1 Tbsp turbinado or granulated sugar
2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1 tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp hickory powder (optional)
4 ½ C unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
1 egg white, lightly beaten
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
Line baking sheet with silicone baking mat or parchment paper
Mix confectioners’ sugar, rub, chipotle powder, granulated sugar, Old Bay, salt, and hickory powder in small bowl
In large bowl combine peanuts and egg white, mixing until evenly coated
Add spice mixture to peanuts. Mix until evenly coated
Spread peanuts in single layer on prepared pan. Bake 10 minutes
Stir well. Bake 10 more minutes or until peanuts have a nice crust
Set pan on wire rack to cool for at least 10 minutes
Nuts will get crunchier as they cool
Store at room temp in airtight container for up to 2 weeks
SMOKY HOT BBQ SAUCE
½ C blackstrap molasses
½ C apple cider vinegar
½ C packed dark brown sugar
½ C granulated sugar
1 C thinly sliced jalapeno peppers (3-4 large peppers)
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp hickory powder
1 tsp cumin seeds, toasted and ground
1 tsp yellow mustard seeds
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp anise or fennel seeds
2 C ketchup
2 tsp kosher salt
Combine molasses, vinegar, brown sugar, granulated sugar in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally
Add jalapenos, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, garlic powder, hickory powder, cumin, mustard, thyme and anise. Stir well
Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally
Whisk in ketchup and salt. Simmer 2 more minutes
Cool to room temperature and refrigerate in airtight container up to 1 month
SWEET ‘N’ SPICY COLESLAW
1 ½ C mayonnaise
¼ C prepared horseradish
3 Tbsp kosher salt
3 Tbsp sugar
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp celery seeds
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
2 tsp Tobasco Original Red Sauce
1 tsp Frank’s RedHot
8 C minced green cabbage (1 medium head)
2 C peeled, minced carrots (3-4 medium carrots)
Whisk mayonnaise, horseradish, salt, sugar, garlic powder, ginger, celery seeds, cayenne, black pepper in a small bowl
Let sit 10 minutes for flavors to bloom
Whisk in two hot sauces
Toss cabbage and carrots together in large bowl
Add 1 cup of the dressing and toss until well coated
Cover and refrigerate
Just before serving toss with rest of dressing
Refrigerate in tightly sealed container for up to 3 days
Watch full episode Season 4 Episode 2
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