Category Archives: Condiments

We love a good relish or sauce here at Burnt My Fingers… truth to tell, sometimes the condiments are more important than the underlying meal.

Recipe: Vinegar Peppers

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Burnt My Fingers

An essential component of Chicken Riggies and (obviously) Pork Chops with Vinegar Peppers, these couldn’t be easier to make. Your home prep won’t be exactly the same as Casa Visco or other Italian-American brands, but it’s definitely close enough to … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Sticky Spicy Korean Marinade for Spareribs or Whatever

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Burnt My Fingers

Da-yum! I do believe this addictive stuff is better than KFC. Same wonderful flavor profile of heat+sweet+spice but more of all. I was inspired by the new Koreatown cookbook which says it’s ok to use fish sauce, plus a recipe … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Sour Mustard

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Burnt My Fingers

I prefer deli-style spicy brown mustard to Dijon as a condiment for a charcuterie tray, but it’s missing a certain je ne sais quoi. Actually I do know; it’s the sour kick from the wine. Here’s how adjust it. Makes … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Pickled Mustard Seeds

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Burnt My Fingers

Pickled mustard seeds have a pop when you bite into them and add a welcome tang in pretty much any application where you’d use regular mustard. Try a spoonful over a griddled pork chop, or use in sour mustard to … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Quick Pickled Onions

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

Why put regular onions on your burger or sandwich when you can have pickled onions? Makes 1-2 cups. Ingredients: 1 red onion, sliced thin 3/4 c cider vinegar 3/4 c water 1 t pickling spices 1 t kosher salt 1 clove … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Mexican-Style Pickled Vegetables (Escabeche)

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

In better California burrito places you always find a container of escabeche alongside the various salsas. Jalapeños and other vegetables (carrots, onions, maybe some cauliflower) are sweated in a bit of oil then simmered with spices and vinegar. I started … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Pickled Beets

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

I followed the pickled beets recipe in Food in Jars, which is an excellent source of canning advice, but reduced the sugar content significantly. These are nice with arugula or green lettuce, blue cheese and glazed walnuts and a mustardy … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Nair’s Feijoada Sauce

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

Feijoada Sauce is a necessary accompaniment for Nair’s “National Dish” Feijoada, a one-dish meal with beans and various types of meat. Ingredients: Juice of 3 lemons 1/4 c orange juice 1/2 c feijoada juice (cooking liquid from the feijoada) 3 T … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Mystery Creek Ranch Dressing

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Like the best selling brand, but with 30 calories per serving compared to 140 for Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing. Which means you can dip veggies all day, guilt-free. Makes 1 cup (8 2-T servings). Ingredients: ½ c whole milk buttermilk* … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Red Boat Onions

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Delicious accompaniment to burgers or almost anything savory. Takes just minutes and a couple simple ingredients to add a new level of complexity and flavor. Ingredients: 4 medium onions (preferably Vidalia or other sweet variety), peeled and sliced crosswise 1 … Continue reading →

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