Cooking Demonstration: Big Mama Special
Introduction
- Dish: Big Mama Special
- Location: Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles
- Main Ingredients: Cheesy eggs, smothered potatoes
- Personal Favorite: Presenter shares a personal liking for this dish.
Ingredients Preparation
- Potatoes: Yukon Gold potatoes
- Importance of uniform size for even cooking
- Pro tip: Use a white cutting board to avoid starch stains; use a wet dish towel for stability
- Gravy Base:
- Use bacon grease for flavor or substitute with butter and olive oil
Cooking Process
Potatoes
- Cut potatoes to uniform size
- Boil with generous pinches of salt until soft (about 90%)
- Finish cooking in gravy
Gravy Preparation
- Start with a medium flame to melt butter
- Add bacon grease for enhanced flavor
- Flour Addition: Gradually add to avoid lumps, using whisk to mix
- Onion Addition:
- Cut into varying sizes
- Softens and absorbs flavors
Gravy Seasoning
- Seasoning:
- Add salt and pepper to taste
- Adjust seasoning as needed
- Broth/Stock Addition:
- Mix gradually for desired thickness
- Aim for a thinner consistency initially as it thickens with potatoes
Combining Potatoes and Gravy
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer boiled potatoes to gravy
- Cook together for an additional 10 minutes with the lid on
- Aim for desired gravy thickness
Final Steps
- Check potato tenderness
- Adjust thickness by cooking slightly longer if needed
- Serve with cheesy eggs
Closing Remarks
- Presenter’s excitement about the dish
- Encouragement to try the recipe
- Comment invitation for audience customization suggestions
- Promotion of website for more recipes: smokingandgrillingwithab.com
- Call to action for viewers: like, subscribe, and share the channel.
Tips and Recommendations
- Consider adding turkey drippings for holiday variations
- Explore the website for holiday-specific recipes and bundles
This document summarizes the steps and tips provided during the cooking demonstration of the Big Mama Special, aiming to make the cooking process accessible and enjoyable.