Super Bowl Food

[Live_to_cook]

Mezzaluna may have a different answer, but:

It's originally a Kentucky thing, I think, but it's spread wide and far. A recipe that appears fairly authentic (my apologies, it's from Emeril):

http://foodtv.com/foodtv/recipe/0,6255,11671,00.html

[DaveB]

I first read of burgoo in connection with sailing ships where it was a sort of sailors' gruel made with whatever might be available: Rice, pounded ship's biscuit, water from boiling salt pork.

The term currently appears to refer to a thick soup that's traditional in Kentucky and Southern Illinois. For instance, see: Arenzville Burgoo

[panini]

two large pots of dirty seafood gumbo , one hot for the men and one mild for the -----s. sourdough,Cornbread and a couple of cases of Shiner Bock.

[Devotay]

We are having a "Slow Food Iowa Super Chili Bowl". Paricipants are asked to bring their best chili or their favorite accompaniment for chili. I have one guy, one of my cooks, actually, who is from the Congo. He's bringing African Chili (whatever that is). In return he wants us to explain this "American Football" to him.

We also cater to you non-football types out there. My wife is a potter, and her studio will be open for people to make their own chili bowls.

If any of you happen to be in the hinterlands on 2/3/02, gimme a ring and you can join us too!

Peace,
kmf

[karlaT]

First, my Superbowl culinary question is, hot wings-grill or deepfry and dress? I've done both. It seems they are more tender if I parboil and then grill marinating with a hot chili sauce. Warming up for the Superbowl today! Since I'm in Missouri and the Rams are playing the Eagles. I'm putting spare ribs on and making pita chips for the white bean dip. Eclectic but doesn't almost (crab & mango quesadillas?) anything go with football.

Devotay, was in Iowa for the Iowa/Michigan footballl game (see restaurant raves for the Linn Street Cafe). My husband is a graduate of the dental college. Love Iowa City!



Eat Well no matter where you are!

[Devotay]

Glad to hear you liked my town. I used to be the Chef at Linn St. Cafe, and left there in 1996 to open my own place right next door. You probably saw it, it's called Devotay. Stop by next time you're in town, or visit my other restaurant, Adagio.

My answer to your wings question is: Smoke'em! You're doing spare ribs anyway. Get some Hickory chips smoking and do it up right!

Peace,
kmf

[marmalady]

The - authentic - Anchor Bar & Grill - Buffalo wings - all others can be called whatever you want - they're not buffalo wings!

take your wings - unseasoned - deep fry em in a pot of hot oil til crispy. While they're frying, put as much hot sauce as you can stand (I think Frank's is the Buffalo fave) in a pot, put a little butter in it, and a shot of apple cider vinegar. When the wings are crispy, throw them in a big bowl, and pour the hot sauce over it (you may want to look away from the bowl, the fumes will kill you!); shake the bowl around to coat the wings.

Serve with blue cheese dip (blue cheese, mayo, sour cream), and celery and carrot sticks. Ba-da-boom, ba-da-bing. That's it!


PS To everyone about the crab and mano quesadillos, don't shoot the messenger! It was the menu at a class I assisted at!!!

[Mezzaluna]

Live_to_Cook got it right: that is what I meant by Burgoo. There are as many versions, Cape Chef, as there are cooks.

Incidentally, Bobby Flay's Food Nation segment this week was a trip to Wisconsin, capped off by a Packers game-day tailgate party. Menu: beer-marinated bratwursts, kringle (pastry from Racine, Wisconsin http://www.kringle.com/ ), goose breast wrapped in bacon and bbq'd, and BEER. Kind of a cliche, except for the goose, which was a family tradition I think.

[mirepoix man]

What about the wings from Duff's?

[chrose]

Originally posted by mirepoix man
What about the wings from Duff's?

Duffs makes WINGS?!?!?



Thanks Marmalady I think that's what my problem has been. I've been using Tobasco, not Franks. Actually I tasted Franks for the first time recently and I see now.
I can't wait, I got my wings, I got my oil, I got my Orange Crush (Sorry about that one R.E.M.)

[Live_to_cook]

Not trying to dismiss anyone else's thoughts or suggestions, just adding my $.02.

1. If you're anywhere near Buffalo and have to try real wings once, do not waste the opportunity by going to the Anchor Bar. Go to the Millersport Highway exit of I-190, and a place called Duff's.

http://buffalo.citysearch.com/profile/7754066

or

http://yp.yahoo.com/py/ypMap.py?Pyt=...:regT:19:fbT:1

If you have never understood the buzz about wings, and are nearby (headed for Niagara Falls perhaps) stop by. You can get takeout, but it's not advisable, as hot wings steam in styro containers.

2. Smoked wings, in my experience, have to be finished over a grill or in a runaway (300 degrees plus) smoker to crisp the skin. If you only smoke, the same way you treat spareribs, the skin will be leathery.

3. Marinated and grilled wings are excellent but need a low fire and an unusually attentive cook because of the flare-up/carbonization potential. I prefer a Thai-esque coconut milk/lime/ginger/garlic/cilantro marinade for this, soaked over night.

[Adam]

"Slow Food Iowa Super Chili Bowl".
Are those events popular ?

Salt fish bites with beer. I always keep this "junk" in my freezer for such occasions.
I make a mixture of chopped salt fish,that I cut in small pices with my hands after having soaked it for some hours, to remove the extra salt, flour and beer and I make salt fish balls ( like meat balls)
Deep fry and they are ready. Some potato chips are available also.

[marmalady]

Adam,

Do you watch the Superbowl in London????

[Adam]

No.But we watch football on TV also.
I am a football fan ( Man Utd) and football player.

[Devotay]

Adam,

Yes, very popular. Chili is the American Cassoulet. It has even more variations, and recipes are guarded zealously.

I watched a Super Bowl in London once. In January, 1986, I watched my beloved Bears kick the snot out of the New England Patriots (who'll be there again this year) in a pub off King's Road. I was the only yank in the place so everyone kept asking me to explain everything. I made them promise to return the favor by explaining Cricket some day. Never paid off.

Peace,
-kmf