May Throwdown - OFFICIAL ENTRY THREAD

Ok. I'll be the first to go. I wanted to do something a little different than the standard grilled/smoked All American fare so I thought "what's more All American than a corn dog?"  I had a pack of SRF Kobe Hot Dogs and a little ambition so the decision was made. I cut each dog into thirds and grilled them direct to bring out the flavor. Dipped in a homemade corn meal batter and deep fried to perfection using the medium wok. I made cornbread funnel cake bites with the remaining batter and topped with powdered sugar. Easily the best corndog I've ever had and the funnel cake bites were awesome enough to be in the permanent appetizer rotation. Who doesn't like an appetizer that takes 3 minutes to cook? I'm sure the pictures will not come out in order. 

Here's our contribution for the All American Throwdown. I'd like to thank my lovely bride, Tina aka HuskerMaMa.  We spent 10+ hrs Monday prepping and egging this meal.  I think we make a killer team  
The Ingredients. Disclaimer»»» some of the pictured ingredients weren't used due to creative differences and other ingredients not pictured were used which I will list.  


The Meatloaf
Ground Turkey, fresh cilantro, fresh jalapenos, craisins, red onion, bread crumbs, egg and "It's My Rub Smooth Blend" from @EggObsessed
Meatloaf Glaze
A- Frame Datil sauce, ketchup and wild sweedish Lingonberries. 


Artisan Bread
APF, yeast, sugar, kosher salt, water, fresh shredded Gruyére cheese, fresh shredded Romano cheese, Italian parmesan and Italian herbs. 


Blueberry Mini Pies
Pie Crust was a Martha Stewart Recipe. 
APF, kosher salt, cold butter, white sugar and water. Egg wash brushed onto the crust. 
Filling
Fresh Blueberries we picked at our friend's farm, white sugar, APF, cold butter and cinnamon. 

Apple Mini Pies
Pie Crust (same as blueberry pie crust above).
Filling
Gala Apples, APF, white sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cold butter. 


Plated with HuskerMaMa's traditional potato salad. 
Potato Salad
Russet potatoes, bread/butter pickles, eggs, celery, mustard, mayo, Vidalia sweet onions, bacon bits, ground black pepper and @MeatChurch Honey Hog Hot rub. 
The Sandwich
Toasted Artisan bread, meatloaf with slice of Gruyére Cheese (toasted and melted on CI pan), fresh avocado spread and fresh shredded coleslaw.

The Patriot Beverage
Red
Ice + Grenadine, Frozen Strawberries and Malibu Coconut Rum.
White
Ice + RumChata and Heavy Whipping Cream.
Blue
Ice + Blue Curcao and Malibu Coconut Rum. 

To start, Im sorry for my tardiness in this throw down.  Jumped through some hoops, but I think I have all the pics I need for this one.  I have to say, these are some tough acts to follow, but here it goes…



I did a three course meal.

First round is an appetizer sampler consisting of three appetizers that I consider american favorites.  

BBQ Chicken Wings, Burnt Ends, and Sliders

The Wings were seasoned with @MeatChurch Deez Nuts and sauces with a pepper jelly glaze.

The Burnt Ends were originally seasoned with @MeatChurch Holy Cow and then finished in a 50/50 of aju and stubs bbq sauce.

The Cheeseburger Silders where done three ways. One American cheese and bacon, one bleu cheese and buffalo sauce, and one cheddar cheese and bacon wrapped onion ring with bbq sauce.

The main course was a combination of south west and north east.  A Philly cheese steak made with Texas brisket.  The brisket was rubbed with Holy Cow and smoked over oak.  I sliced it thin and stacked it with caramelized onions, roasted red and green peppers and topped with provolone cheese (I'm from jersey, I know a REAL cheese steak has cheese whiz on it, but no, not mine) all on a toasted hoagie roll.  All of that served with a side of tots.

Finally, dessert. Grilled Georgia peaches (according to my local grocery store, I paid for Ga. peaches) with vanilla bean ice cream topped with a mint and brown sugar Tennessee bourbon sauce.





Did I mention I made my own pretzel rolls? 

MERICA!