What’s not to love about Bourbon Barrel Foods’ Kentuckyaki? This all-natural sauce is sweetened with Kentucky-grown sorghum syrup, flavored with fresh garlic and ginger; and a hint of Kentucky bourbon too. Looking for a little more kick? You’ll want to try Kentuckyaki Hot & Spicy for sure!
Both are perfect as a marinade on salmon, beef, chicken or veggies. Delicious for vegetable stir fry.
We’ve got three more great reasons to keep Bourbon Barrel Foods Kentuckyaki in your pantry…
We’ve got three more great reasons to keep Bourbon Barrel Foods Kentuckyaki in your pantry…
#1 Kentuckyaki Pork & Grilled Pineapple Appetizer Meatballs
Ingredients:
Meatballs
- 2 lbs. pork, ground
- 1/2 cup Kentuckyaki, plus extra for drizzling*
- 1/3 cup cilantro (or parsley if you don’t care for cilantro), chopped
- 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
Grilled Pineapple
- 1 fresh pineapple
Directions
- For the meatballs: Combine all meatball ingredients. Gently fold them together just until mixed – don’t over work the meat.
- Form 1.5” balls and place on parchment lined baking sheet. Roast at 400ºF for 22 minutes. Remove from oven and lightly drizzle meatballs with additional Kentuckyaki.
- While meatballs are roasting – prepare the grilled pineapple. Remove the skin of pineapple. Cut the fruit in half lengthwise, then cut into quarters. Slice the pineapple into even wedge-shaped slices – about ½” thick. Grill over medium high heat just until grill marks appear (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Cut pineapple into bite size pieces and place on top of meatballs. Secure with a tooth pick.
#2 Kentuckyaki Hot & Spicy Chicken Thighs
Ingredients:
- 4 lbs. Chicken Thighs, bone in
- 1/2 bottle Kentuckyaki Hot & Spicy*, plus extra for drizzling
- 3 Tablespoons Bourbon Barrel Food Smoked Sesame Seeds*
- 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional garnish
Directions
Place chicken thighs and marinade in large Ziploc bag or a large baking dish. Toss to coat. Marinade in the refrigerator for 2 hours or more.
Place skin side down on medium hot grill (375 degrees) cook for 12-14. Flip and baste with additional Kentuckyaki Hot & Spicy. Cook for additional 12-14 minutes or until juices run clear. (Or use your oven… cook in 375 degree oven for 30-35 minutes and baste after 20 minutes)
Plate chicken thighs and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Sprinkle with smoked sesame seeds (and cilantro is using).
#3 Vegetable Stir Fry with Asian Noodles
This is the perfect clean out your crisper drawer meal. Use whatever you like here… Broccoli, red bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, green beans, snow peas, carrots, zucchini sliced cabbage are just a few of my favorites.
- 5 Cups of fresh veggies of your choice cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 Tablespoon Napa Valley Naturals Grapeseed Oil*
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1 Teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil*
- ½ cup Kentuckyaki Sauce*
- 3 blocks from a package of King Soba Brown Rice Ramen Noodles*, cooked per package instructions
Garnish: Bourbon Barrel Smoked Sesame Seeds* and fresh cilantro – optional.
Directions
Over medium-high heat, stir fry veggies in Grapeseed oil for about 5 minutes. Add ground ginger and toasted sesame oil then gently stir fry for additional 1-2 minutes. Add Kentuckyaki sauce and ramen noodles and stir fry additional 2 minutes.
Garnish with smoked sesame seeds and cilantro if desired. Drizzle with additional Kentuckyaki sauce.
Enjoy!
*Find these specialy food items at a la Maison in Baldwinsville, New York. To place an order, call 315-440-6637 or email mgraham.alamaison@yahoo.com.
