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This recipe comes from Lisa's "Panning the Globe" blog, and full credit goes to her. The timing of my discovery of this recipe was most fortuitous. I had recently ordered some Aleppo pepper, based on Brook's enthusiastic accounts of it; when it arrived, I sampled a bit of it, and was immediately impressed. Even better, The Beautiful Mrs. Tas found that this pepper is "mild" enough for her to enjoy in moderation, as well. With this serendipitous development, I eagerly looked for a few opportunities that would allow me to explore this pepper; it wasn't more than a couple of days later when Lisa's blog post appeared in my inbox, highlighting Turkish cuisine. I saw this recipe, and knew that it would only be a matter of time before we tired it. Sure enough, we made this for supper last night, and enjoyed it very much! The yogurt does an amazing job of keeping the chicken moist and tender. The combination of the Aleppo pepper and the lemons is simply outstanding, resulting in a tangy, lively sauce. I highly recommend this recipe, especially for those who want to try something a little different. We broiled ours in the oven, but I would very much suggest, especially this time of year, preparing this on the grill over charcoal, wood or even gas. Something about the flavor profile just begs for the smoky infusion that only fire can provide.... Without further ado, here it is:
If you try this, let me know what you think - and please do visit Lisa's blog, in order to post some feedback there, as well. Enjoy! Ron | ||
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Tas Your comments without photos this close to dinner time is torture. | |||
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Thanks, Taz | |||
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Hi, guys - and thanks for the comments. Unfortunately, no photos of this...my son made it while we were on our way home from work. It sure tasted great, though! If you follow the link at the beginning, you'll see Lisa's photos, which are way better than any I could take. | |||
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tried it yesterday and was very good | |||
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I'd never heard of Aleppo peppers until this blurb forced me to order a pound or so yesterday. xxxxxxxxxx When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere. NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR. I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process. | |||
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Gato - you will enjoy this pepper very much, I think. Butch - glad you liked it...it is a good one for sure! | |||
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I went back and looked at order: TWO pounds of Aleppo pepper, (cheaper that way) and ONE pound of Marash pepper, which is supposed to be different, but similar to Aleppo but grown in Turkey. We should be mild peppered up for a while. BTW, I've never done business with this company before, but Olivenation has a bunch of rare/odd food products and were pretty reasonable on the peppers compared to some. 2 pounds Aleppo for $16.95 for example. Free shipping with $50 order. xxxxxxxxxx When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere. NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR. I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process. | |||
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Sounds like some darn good deals, there. On another pepper note, if you get the chance, you might find this from South America to be of interest: Merquén. Here's a little blurb on it:
A friend sent some to me and wow...it is some interesting and complex stuff. The smokiness is the part I like best but - in all honesty - the spices underneath it really make it sing. It's pretty warm, but nearly as much as I thought it would be; it might sound funny, but it is a nice, comfortable warmth. It fits right in with the flavor profile. IF you want to read more about it, here's the link: http://foodsoftheworld.activeb...erqun_topic4699.html There's a link to a source there, as well, if you want to get some and give it a try. | |||
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WTH, I ordered a pound from Savory Spice. FWIW, ebay seller has 6 1/2 oz. bags of real deal from Chile, but w/shipping is $17.50. Judging by reviews I'll stick with SS. Marinating above yard bird recipe as I write. xxxxxxxxxx When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere. NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR. I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process. | |||
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Ok, we had the chicken. Good, but not great. I knew my tastes would not be those of the average pepper user, so, not knowing how hot the Aleppo peppers were, I increased the "dosage" by 1/3 to 4 T. Aleppo peppers. Decent flavor, but next time I'm going to use 8 T. and at least one T. cayenne. That should spice it up a bit. But, I did like it and will cook. actually help my wife cook, a tweaked version again. BTW, there is a jar of about 10 oz Merquen chile powder, the real deal on ebay for $38.46 with free shipping. Based on price diff. I will stick with my Savory Spice order, at least until I try it out. xxxxxxxxxx When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere. NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR. I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process. | |||
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Tas, thanks to the link with Lis'a blog. Amazing! There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t. – John Green, author | |||
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Howdy, guys - Sorry for my absence, but I've been having some good fun; along with my bacon project and brewing some beer, I've also been making sauerkraut. I'll post on that as soon as I can. Gato - I got to thinking that the Aleppo pepper might be a little mild for a true chile-head, but it's got a lot of good flavor in there, as well. I think your modifications sound pretty good for your tastes. Also, as you probably know, this basic method can be switched up and around to work in a lot of ways. Have fund with it! Bill - glad you like Lisa's blog! Check it out and cook some stuff! | |||
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