Peppercorn Aioli Recipes

CRACKED PEPPER AIOLI

Steps:

• Coarsely grind or crush 1/2 teaspoon dried peppercorns (black, green, or pink). In a bowl, mix pepper, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, 3/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. If making sauce up to 1 day ahead, cover and chill.
• Nutritional analysis per tablespoon.

HOMEMADE AIOLI RECIPE

Steps:

• In a small food processor or cup using an immersion blend, whisk together yolks, lemon juice and zest, and mustard. Pulse, scraping down the sides, until it becomes a pale yellow paste.
• While whisking or while the immersion blender is on, very slowly pour the oil into the yolk mixture. It should start to thicken and combine, but if it it does seperate, stop adding the oil and continue to whisk until it combines again, then resume the oil.
• When fully combine, add the garlic and salt, either giving a few more quick pulses or folding in by hand. If you plan to add chives or black pepper, fold them in as well.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to let flavors marry.
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PEPPERCORN AIOLI

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, egg yolks, shallot, garlic, vinegar, peppercorns, lemon juice, and salt in the bowl of a food processor; blend until mixture is blended and foamy but peppercorns are still slightly chunky, 2 to 3 minutes.

AIOLI RECIPE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix all the ingredients together.
• Serve as a sandwich spread or dip.

HOMEMADE GARLIC AIOLI

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in a small bowl to combine.
• Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Steps:

• Add olive oil to pan after removing beef. Add shallots, garlic, and thyme; saute for 1 to 2 minutes, then, off heat, add brandy and flambe using a long kitchen match. After flame dies down, return to the heat, add stock and reduce by about half. Strain out solids, then add 2 cups cream and mustard. Reduce by half again, then shut off heat and add green peppercorns.

ROASTED RED PEPPER AIOLI

Steps:

• Place roasted red peppers and basil in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped and combined. Add lemon juice; pulse 3 times. Scatter garlic halves over mixture; pulse to chop, 4 to 5 times. Add mayonnaise and sugar; pulse until smooth, 5 to 7 times. Season with salt and pepper.

SALMON BURGERS WITH QUICK PICKLES & RED PEPPER AIOLI

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, water, 1 tablespoon dill, crushed garlic and salt in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat until the salt dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Thinly slice cucumber into ribbons using a vegetable peeler. Stir the cucumber into the brine and set aside.
• Combine mayonnaise, roasted red peppers and grated garlic in a small bowl and stir well. Transfer 1/4 cup of the aioli to a large bowl and set the rest aside. Stir salmon, chives and the remaining 1 tablespoon dill into the aioli in the large bowl. Form the mixture into 4 patties about 4 inches in diameter.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook, flipping once, until golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 145°F, 6 to 8 minutes total.
• Drain the pickles. Serve the burgers on buns with arugula, the remaining aioli and the pickles.

LAMB KIDNEY TORTILLA WITH OREGANO AIOLI

Steps:

• Cut the kidneys in half lengthwise and cover in a bowl with the milk and Worcestershire sauce. Add the mustard powder and cayenne. Let rest in the refrigerator overnight.
• Preheat the oven or a pizza oven to 425 degrees F.
• Sprinkle the flour in a bowl with salt and pepper. Remove the kidneys from the milk and dredge in the seasoned flour.
• Add the butter to a 12-inch cast-iron pan over medium-high heat and let melt. Add the kidneys and sear for 3 to 5 minutes. Flip the kidneys, then transfer the pan to the oven to roast for another 5 minutes. Remove to a plate and let cool.
• In the same cast-iron pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add the onion and transfer to the oven to soften and begin roasting, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Reserve the cast-iron pan for cooking more later.
• Add the sliced potatoes to a baking sheet, then drizzle with 1/2 cup olive oil and sprinkle heavily with salt and pepper. Toss to combine, then add another tablespoon or two of olive oil if needed to make sure each potato is coated. Put the baking sheet in the oven to begin softening and roasting the potatoes, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
• Add the eggs to a very large bowl and whisk until beaten and thoroughly combined. Add the cooled kidneys, onions and potatoes to the eggs and gently toss to combine. Add 1/2 cup olive oil to the cast-iron pan and carefully pour in the egg mixture, spreading it in the pan to create an even layer. Transfer the pan to the oven, then cover with a lid (or baking sheet if you don't have a lid) and let cook until set, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Remove the pan to the stovetop. Invert a cool baking sheet on top of the pan and flip the pan over so that the tortilla transfers onto the baking sheet. Slide the tortilla back into the pan. Put back in the oven and continue to cook, uncovered, until the tortilla is light golden on the underside, tucking the edges under to give it a nice round shape, about 5 more minutes.
• For the oregano aioli: Mix the mayonnaise, oregano, smoked paprika and sherry vinegar in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
• Slice the tortilla into wedges or squares and garnish with the aioli and fresh oregano.