Let’s get to the Shrimp & Chicken Po Boys for the next Tailgate party!

Prep Time: 30mins                           Cook Time: 1 hour                                Serves4-6

Ingredients

Seafood and Poultry

• Shrimp, large & fresh 
• Thinly sliced chicken breasts (cut in halves)

NOTE: ( lbs depends on how many people you’re serving, I like to have at least 12 shrimps & 1.5 chicken breasts per 6-inch sandwich)

Produce

•  Large tomatoes (sliced)
•  1 cup Iceberg lettuce (shredded)

Refrigerated

• 2 Large eggs

Baking & Spices

• 2 Lemons 
• 3 cups All-purpose flour (or Crispy Louisiana Fish Fry when making just seafood po boys) 
• 3 Tbsp. garlic powder
• 3 Tbsp. onion powder
• 3 Tbsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. Old Bay
• 1 Tbsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp. white pepper
• 3 Tbsp. parsley
• 1 tsp. ground black pepper
• 4 tsp. Creole seasoning (Tony Chachere’s)
• 3 tsp. kosher salt

Oils & Vinegars & Liquid

• 1  40 fl. oz. vegetable oil, canola oil, or peanut oil
• 1 cup of buttermilk (optional) and 1 egg (optional)

Bread & Baked Goods

• Sub Bread OR French Bread

Basic Rémoulade (recipe follows)

• 2 cups of mayonnaise 
• ½ mustard
• 1 clove of garlic grated finely
• 1 Tbsp. horseradish
• 1½ Tbsp. paprika
• 3 tsp. cajun seasoning
• 2 tsp. lemon juice
• 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. hot sauce
• 2 Tbsp. dried parsley

Add all ingredients in a mixing bowl, whisk and combine well! Cover and chill at least one hour if time permits. Serve with your favorite seafood or po boy sandwiches.

Cooking Instructions

Step 1: Rinse meat with cold water and squeeze lemon juice on the meat. 

Step 2: Whisk all dry ingredients in a small bowl to blend. Except flour.

Once all the seasonings are mixed, sprinkle a little on both sides of the meat.

Whisk the remainder into flour.

If using fish fry for seafood po boys, sprinkle a little on meat, but DO NOT whisk the remainder with fish fry. You can put it in a mason jar or Ziplock bag and save for later.

Step 3: Add enough oil to measure 2″ into your cast-iron skillet or pot (enough to cover the meat when dropped).

Fill oil to the line if using an electric fryer. 

Heat oil over medium heat to 350°( use a thermometer if needed).

Step 4: Dip seasoned chicken and/or shrimp briefly in buttermilk & egg batter (optional), then coat with flour mixture.

Working in batches, fry shrimp/chicken (separately), stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through (floats).

Transfer to paper towels or rack to drain.

Step 5: Open bread choice and spread rémoulade (optional) on both sides.

Top with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and shrimp/chicken.

Top with hot sauce, if desired.

Note: Use my Southern Fried Catfish recipe if you would like a catfish po boy.

Let’s get to the Homemade French Fries for the next Tailgate party!

Prep Time: 30mins                       Cook Time:15mins                              Serves: 4

Ingredients

4 large russet potatoes, washed (My norm is 1 potato per guest)

40 oz. frying oil

1 tsp. chili powder

4 tsp. Chicken Flavor Bouillon Season

2 tsp. parsley

1 tsp. paprika

½ tsp. garlic powder

½ tsp. onion powder

¼ tsp. black pepper

¼ tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat the frying oil to 350 degrees– CONVECTION.
2. Slice potatoes into 1- or 1/2-inch-wide fries or wedges (your preference).
3. Soak in enough hot water (and a teaspoon of salt) to cover the fries  for 10 minutes.
4. Mix the spices together and set aside. Leave out the cayenne pepper if you desire less spice!
5. Drain the potatoes and dry them thoroughly with a paper towel.
6. Sprinkle the seasoning onto the fries. 
7. Carefully drop fries into heated frying oil of your choice.
8. Fry until inside is tender (fries usually begin to float to top of oil when ready).
9. Top with parsley. 

Note: For an extra twist add truffles, oil, and parmesan.

This Peach Cobbler recipe will be a hit for your next Tailgate party!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 1/4 cup of sugar
• 1 cup of pre-sifted flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of flour
• 1 cup of milk
• 1/2 cup of melted butter
• 1 large can of sliced peaches

Cooking Instructions

1. Mix flour, sugar, nutmeg, salt, cinnamon, salt, and milk until blended well.
2. Pour melted butter into bottom of pan
3. Pour peaches (dice finely) and juice in pan
4. Pour flour sugar and milk mixture over peaches
5. Bake on 350 for 35 minutes

 Top with your favorite ice cream! 

Let’s get to the BBQ Pulled Pork/Chicken Sandwiches for the next Tailgate party!

Ingredients

For the Meat

• 3/4 Pounds of pork shoulder (tenderloin or butt) or Boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs

For the Dry Rub

• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons black pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
• 1/2 tablespoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 pack onion soup mix
• 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

For the Cooking Liquid

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2cup ketchup
• 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup BBQ sauce of choice (I use Sweet Baby Rays)
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
• Trinity mix diced finely (onion, garlic, bell peppers, celery, parsley)

Cooking Instructions

• In a small bowl, mix the Texas dry rub ingredients together.
• Cut any excess fat from the pork shoulder. Pound with a meat tenderizer or poke both sides with a fork.
• Apply the Texas dry rub on all sides of the pork shoulder. You don’t have to use all of the dry rub – only use enough to cover the entire pork. Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
• In another bowl, mix all of the cooking liquid ingredients together. Pour the liquid into the slow cooker on top of the pork.
• Cook on low heat for at least 8 hours or until tender.
• Once the pork is finished cooking, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using forks. Should be easy when it is nice and tender!
• Add additional BBQ sauce if desired and top with coleslaw!
• Serve with hamburger buns, over nachos, on a baked potato, and more.