Join Sailene for a special Thanksgiving episode of Smoke In The Kitchen where she makes a cornbread stuffing garnished with pistachios and pomegranate seeds and pairs it Tangerine Dream.
INGREDIENTS
7 slices white bread, on the dried out side.
1 package saltine crackers
8 tablespoons butter
2 cups celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
7 cups vegetable or chicken stock
1 teaspoon salt
freshly ground pepper, to taste
5 eggs, beaten
several ounces raw pistachio nuts, toasted
INGREDIENTS (For Cornbread)
1 cup self-rising cornmeal
½ cup self-rising flour
¾ cup buttermilk
2 eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
RECIPE
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
To prepare the cornbread, combine the cornmeal, flour, buttermilk, beaten eggs, and vegetable oil into a batter. Pour it into a shallow, greased baking dish, bake for 20 to 25 minutes, let cool and crumble.
As the cornbread mixture is baking, toast the nuts in a blazing hot pan until golden brown. Set aside.
Next, combine the cornmeal, dried bread slices, and saltines in a large bowl and set aside.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the celery and onion and cook for five minutes or until they become transparent. Add the stock, nuts, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the beaten eggs and mix well. Pour this into a greased pan and bake in the 350 degree oven for another 45 minutes.
For pop and vigor, garnish with a handful of fresh pomegranate seeds. Pair the stuffing with some hybrid tangerine dream. Its citrus orange flavor contrasts beautifully with the savory taste of the cornbread. Now go ahead. Enjoy.
