FLEUR DE SEL PORK CHOP

Take a plain pork chop to the next level

1. Buy Pork Chop bone-in and thick.

 Choosing a thick chop allows you to get a nice golden sear on both sides and a perfectly cooked tender center. If you end up with thinner pork chops be sure to adjust the cook time. Don't let it sear quite as long, and watch the internal temperature to know when it is done. 

2. Season well. 

DEBZ Fleur De Sel Herbes De Provence salt and pepper. Most cuts of meat take more seasoning than you may realize to be properly seasoned. It's always best to season your pork chop before putting them in the skillet as well. Season both sides and feel free to add more than just salt and pepper

3. Get your skillet HOT.

The goal of this initial sear is to get a golden, crisp crust on your chop without really cooking the center. A hot pan is CRUCIAL. Let it cook a couple minutes undisturbed, then take a peek and see how that golden crust is forming. When you're happy with your sear, flip the chop and give it a chance to get golden on the other side. 

4. Use a meat thermometer.

Using a meat thermometer takes the guess work out of cooking pork chops. As always, give the meat some time to rest before digging in. (Five to ten minutes should do the trick.) What we're looking for: 140°-150° F. 

No pink here! The meat should be completely white all the way through, but you don't want or need to overcook them. Pork chops at this temperature will still have the potential to be juicy, just be sure to pull them from the oven on the lower end of this spectrum, as the chops will continue to cook even after they're out of the oven. Anything past 145° F is the danger (AKA dry) zone, so keep a close watch.

These luxurious potatoes are sure to please

 Ingredients

• 2 lb. baby potatoes, quartered 
• 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp. freshly chopped rosemary
• 1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
• 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
• DEBZ Applewood Smoked Hawaiian Alaea & Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Pinch crushed red pepper flakes

1. Step 1 Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, toss potatoes, oil, garlic, and herbs. Season with DEBZ , pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Pour into a 9”-x-13” baking dish. 
2. Step 2 Bake until potatoes are golden and fork tender, 35 to 40 minutes.

The Perfect Manttan

 Ingredients

• 4 ounces of your favorite  Bourbon - 2 parts
• 1 ounce sweet vermouth - 1/2 part
• 1 ounce dry vermouth - 1/2 part
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Orange peel, approximately 1 inch by 2 inches 
• 1 maraschino cherry - I recommend Luxardo

1. Before mixing the Manhattan, prepare your garnish. Place ¼ c DEBZ Orange Cherry Cocktail sugar sugar into shallow saucer or bowl. Use a wedge of the orange to rim the glass  with orange juice and dip cocktail glass into DEBZ sugar and set aside.
2. Fill shaker with 1 cup of ice cubes. Pour in bourbon, vermouths and bitters. Stir with a spoon for about 20 seconds to fully chill. shaker with strainer top and pour contents into the chilled glass. Add cherry.
3. Hold orange peel just above the surface of the drink, skin-side-down. Crease it in a few places to release a mist of orange oil into the drink. Serve Immediately.
4. Cheers!

This savory snack won't disappoint. 

• 1 cup Pepitas raw pumpkin seeds without shells
• 1 teaspoon Olive Oil extra virgin
• 1 teaspoon DEBZ  Flor Blanca Jalapeno and Cilantro Salt

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place the pepitas and olive oil in a small mixing bowl. Stir to coat.
• Add DEBZ Flor Blanca Jalapeno and Cilantro Salt.
• Spread the pepitas onto a baking sheet and roast for 10-15 minutes or until brown.
• Let cool, and enjoy!

Dive into this delightful dessert

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup of DEBZ Pumpkin Spice sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 2/3 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

•  6  Tablespoons of DEBZ Pumpkin Spice sugar 

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cream softened butter  and add the sugar and beat until fluffy.
•  Add eggs, one at a time, and then vanilla, beating until smooth. 
•  Sift together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. 
•  Add slowly to creamed mixture and mix until combined. 
• In a small bowl add the 6 tablespoons of DEBZ Pumpkin Spice sugar. 
•  Roll dough into 1-inch balls, and roll in cinnamon sugar mixture. 
•  Place cookie balls on a cookie sheet 2 inches apart from each other. 
•  Bake for 6-8 minutes or until cracked on top. Cookies will flatten as they bake.