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Smoked Leg of American Lamb with Toum

Jammir Gray, executive chef at Compline Restaurant and Wine Shop, in Napa, CA, prepares Smoked Leg of American Lamb with Toum, extra virgin olive oil flatbread, and herb fennel salad. This dish can be prepared using bone-in or boneless lamb leg, but in this case, chef uses a short cut: American Lamb bone-in leg. Toum is a Lebanese garlic sauce with an aioli-like texture that provides a creamy counterpart to the smoky lamb. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to the American Lamb Board.
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American Lamb Paprikash with Hand-cut Pappardelle Pasta

This Lamb Paprikash with hand-cut pappardelle pasta uses locally raised boneless lamb shoulder – one of the most economical and succulent cuts of American Lamb, and well-suited for use in  stews and braised dishes. Jammir Gray, executive chef at Compline Restaurant and Wine Shop, in Napa, CA, shows us how she prepares this popular Hungarian dish. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to the American Lamb Board.
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Pork Steak Biscuit with Beer-Cheese Sauce and Charred Red Onions

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Pork steaks are trending on menus across America. Chefs are discovering these tasty and versatile cuts from the shoulder of the hog, which cook up perfectly in the pan or on the grill. Chef Barbara Alexander from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make an easy recipe for Vinegar-dipped Pork Steaks with Beer-Cheese, Charred Red Onions, and Biscuits.
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Korean BBQ Sticky Spare Ribs with Crispy Garlic, Scallion, and Peanuts

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Spice up your BBQ with these sticky and sweet Korean spare ribs. Chef Barbara Alexander from The Culinary Institute of America sprinkles the ribs with crispy garlic, peanuts, and scallions, and serves them with Korean slaw and steamed rice.
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Brined and Larded Pork Loins

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Many chefs avoid roasting and barbecuing pork loins because they’re lean and easy to overcook. Traditional brining and larding techniques maximize marbling, tenderness, and moisture, delivering a great flavor experience. Charlie Torgerson from Charlie T’s Foods shows us how Hatfield Premium Reserve Pork Loins are 30% more tender and succulent than regular pork loins.
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Smoking 101

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Most BBQ aficionados know that smoke adds flavor, but did you know that too much smoke, or the wrong kind of smoke, can ruin the flavor of your BBQ? And while most sausages and meats like a little smoke, every chef needs to know when enough smoke is enough, and what types of woods are best. In this video, Chef Charlie Torgerson from Charlie T’s Foods walks us through the art of smoking sausage.
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Char Siu Pork Belly with Steamed Buns Hoisin Sauce

Char Siu Bao, also known as Chinese BBQ Pork Buns, are a dim sum favorite and great addition to any small bites menu. Sweet, smoky and seasoned with the flavors of the Far East, this recipe for Chinese BBQ Pork Buns is easy to make and sure to please. Chef Barbara Alexander from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make a char siu marinade and then how to BBQ tender and flavor-packed pork belly. She serves the char siu pork belly in steamed buns with sesame-celery salad, garnished with green onion curls, hoisin, and chopped peanuts.
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Maple Ginger Belly with Sweet Potato Waffle and Maple Cream

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This slow cooked pork belly recipe gets its amazing flavor from maple and ginger. The pork belly is sliced and paired with sweet potato waffle and maple cream. Chef Barbara Alexander from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to brine the pork belly in ginger beer, and add even more flavor with a rub, glaze, and spritz. 
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