Maque Choux (Cajun Corn)

Pronounced mock – shoe, this traditional Cajun dish is delicious when paired with beef, pork, or shrimp. Smoky bacon from Smokin’ Oaks organic farms contrasts the sweet summer corn from Hancock Family Farms and cream from JD Country Milk

    Ingredients

    • 6ears corn
    • grapeseed oil
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 1/2pound bacon or andouille sausage, diced
    • 1large sweet onion, diced
    • 1large bell pepper, diced
    • 1/2tablespoon cajun seasoning
    • 1tablespoon minced garlic
    • 1/2cup heavy cream
    • 1/2cup diced heirloom tomato
    • 1tablespoon cold butter
    • 1tablespoon chopped parsley

    Preparation

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    1.  Shuck corn and coat with oil and salt and pepper. Roast at 375F or grill corn until just charred. Once corn is cool to the touch, cut kernels off cob into a small bowl and reserve.

    2.  Add bacon or sausage to cast-iron pan over medium-low heat and sauté until crispy and fat is rendered, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from pan and drain all but 1 tablespoon of fat.

    3.  Add onion and bell pepper and sauté over medium heat until soft, about 4 minutes. Add cajun seasoning. Return bacon or sausage to pan and add corn, garlic, and cream and simmer 9 minutes, until cream is thickened.

    4.  Add tomatoes and remove from heat. Slowly add cold butter. Add parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.

     

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