Game Day Entertaining
Southern Socials
House Barbecue Nachos
Southwestern favorites ranging from quesadillas to House Barbecue Nachos have long been a crowd pleaser. These delicious variations highlight the use of Sweet Chili-Lime Smoked Pork Shoulder for a smoky good taste & topping with a popular game day dip makes them even more irresistible. Prepare all of the components up to one day ahead of time then simply layer the chips & bake as directed to streamline the process during tailgating festivities when entertaining at home. Accompany with Ginger Margaritas to really sail the appetizer over the goal line.
House Barbecue Nachos With Championship Caviar
makes 4 to 6 servings
Game Changer
These tempting ingredients may be layered over French fries, split baked potatoes or Homemade Potato Chips for a change of pace.
1 {15 1/2-oz} bag tortilla chips
4 cups shredded Monterey Jack & Cheddar cheese blend
3 cups shredded & chopped Sweet Chili-Lime Smoked Pork Shoulder
Championship Caviar
Grape tomatoes
Jalapeños
Zesty Chipotle-Ranch Cream
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 {13 x 9-inch} quarter sheet pans with foil & lightly grease them. Layer 1/4 bag of the chips in each pan. Top with 1/4 of the the pulled pork. Sprinkle with 1/4 of the cheese. Repeat the layers once. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until the cheese melts. Remove from the oven. Top each with Championship Caviar, tomatoes & jalapeños. Serve with Zesty Chipotle-Ranch Cream, if desired.
The Extra Point
An array of Southwestern favorites make nachos even more irresistible but if you prefer to highlight the barbecue instead, substitute Buttermilk-Herb Barbecue & Honey-Ginger Barbecue Sauce.
FROM THE SOUTHERN HOSTESS OF BUTTERMILK LIPSTICK
{helpful advice}
How To Juice Fresh Limes
This nacho variation is particularly good when topped with Championship Caviar which is loaded with bright, fresh lime juice. Limes can be used in both sweet & savory foods pairing well with just about anything making them extremely versatile. They are also good for holding the bright color desired when accompanied with foods that have a tendency to change once sliced as in the case for avocados. When choosing them from produce bins, select fruit with a bright, uniform color. Pick them up & gently press them in your hand. They should feel firm with a slight give to them. If the zest is desired, take care of that task first by running the outer portion over a microplane grater, then slice the limes in half for juicing. Extracting it from the citrus is simple when the correct tool is used.
The Technique
When fresh lime juice is needed for recipe applications, it’s important to have the right device that will release every bit. A glass juicer where the reamer is set over a small bowl to collect the juice can be used or my preferred choice is a lemon press. These valuable tools are generally coated with a non-reactive finish to prevent the acid from producing off flavors. Citrus halves can be placed in the custom fit compartment then the handles pressed together to extract the juice over a small bowl. It’s efficient enough to press every bit of juice quickly. Once the task is complete, the pulp & seeds will be left behind. Simply remove the used lime halves & discard them. Before adding the juice to recipe applications, pour it through a small fine wire mesh sieve to collect any seeds or unwanted bits of pulp that may be in the bowl.
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