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Beer n' Butter Poultry Injection

  • 1/2 pound butter
  • 1/2 can beer
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Tabasco
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder

 

Savory Turkey Injection

  • 1/4 cup light oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1 teaspoon finely ground black pepper

 

Cajun Turkey Injection
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup liquid crab boil
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Tabasco
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

 

Hot and Spicy Injection

  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons Louisiana hot sauce
  • 3 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

 

Italian Herb Injection

  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 3/4 cup red wine
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasonings
  • 2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons dried sage
  • 2 tablespoons dried marjoram
  • 2 tablespoons savory
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

 

 


 

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Course: 
Shrimp
  • 3 lbs Vermillion Bay Sweet Shrimp
  • 1 bottle Abita Amber beer

Vinaigrette

  • 12 oz. Olive oil                
  • 3 oz. Cane vinegar            
  • 2 tablespoons Dried Oregano
  • 2 tablespoons Dried Thyme
  • 2 tablespoons Dried Basil              
  • 1 tablespoons Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Steen’s Syrup
  • 1 tablespoons Garlic, Minced

Salad

  • 1 lb spring mix, leafy lettuce
  • 6-8 small tomatoes, quartered
  • 8 oz. carrots, shredded

Beer Poached Vermilion Bay Sweet Shrimp over Mixed greens

 Beer Poached Vermillion Bay Sweet Shrimp over Mixed greens

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Course: 
  • 2½ lbs boneless pork (butt or spareribs) trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1” cubes
  • Cooking oil
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup dark beer
  • 1 large yellow onion, cut in half and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup seasoning ham, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 6-8 clove garlic, cleaned and coarsely chopped
  • 2 large poblano chiles or 4 Anaheim chiles, seeded and cut into thin strips
  • 1 (28-oz) or two 15-oz cans golden hominy, drained
  • 1 (15-oz )can diced tomatoes in juice
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 cup chicken or beef broth
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Suggested toppings: chopped fresh cilantro, diced fresh or pickled jalapeños, sliced radishes, sour cream, diced avocado, lime wedges, grated cheddar or jack cheese

Braised Pork and Hominy Stew

 Braised Pork and Hominy Stew

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Course: 
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 2 pounds large (21-25 count) Gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 12 Gulf oysters, shucked
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 cup mirliton, diced
  • 1/2 cup Abita Amber beer
  • 1 tablespoon Tabasco
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup shrimp stock
  • 2 pounds Louisiana crawfish tails
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Louisiana Seafood Stew

 Louisiana Seafood Stew

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Course: 
  • Vegetable oil
  • 4 tablespoons chopped green pepper
  • 4 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 4 tablespoons  chopped celery
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon basil
  • 1 dash Tabasco
  • 3 oz. Abita Andygator beer
  • 1 lb. crawfish tails
  • 1 to 1 ½ cups dry bread crumbs
  • Flour
  • Egg wash 
  • Corn flour
  • 16 tomato slices

Note: Andygator beer is a pale malt brew made with German yeast and Liberty hops and fermented to a dry finish.

Abita Crawfish Cakes

Abita Crawfish Cakes 

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Course: 

Shrimp and Crawfish Corn Dogs

  • 8 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ​1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 egg
  • ​2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
  • ​1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 4 cups crawfish tails
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup lager beer
  • peanut for frying

Spicy Mustard

  • 1/4 cup whole grain Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
  • 2 dashes of Worcestershie sauce
  • 2 dashes of hot pepper sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Shrimp and Crawfish Corn Dogs with Spicy Mustard

corn dogs 

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  • 12 ounces beer
  • 1 cup malt vinegar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 4 fresh bay eaves
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons hot sauce e.g. Crystal or Louisiana
  • 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on (optional)
  • 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced on bias
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Pickled Shrimp With Beer And Lime

 Pickled Shrimp With Beer And Lime

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