Blonde Beard's Recipes — Southern

Cara Nelson
Blonde Beard's Cajun Fried Turkey

Blackened Fried Turkey

Looking for a new way to cook your turkey? This is it. Cajun inspired, blackened crust, crispy outside, juicy inside. The perfect holiday meat treat. INGREDIENTS Full Turkey Breast - While you can use a full bird, we like frying just the breast because it cooks better in the frier. 1/4 cup Blonde Beard's The Rooster Dry Rub 1 cup Blonde Beard's Black Magic 2 gallons water 1 1/2 cups Kosher Salt 1 cup Brown Sugar 1 Tbsp. Dried Thyme Peanut or Corn Oil BRINE Brining takes some time, but it's worth it. Soaking the turkey in brine for 24 hours before frying...

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Adam Nelson
Buffalo Blue Cheese Dip

Buffalo Blue Cheese Dip

We’re suckers for blue cheese. And no one knows how to make it like Grandma. This buttery, rich recipe has been passed down in my family for generations. We turn it buffalo style with our Black Magic. It is also delicious as a plain dressing. INGREDIENTS 1.5 oz blue cheese * 1/2 c of mayo 1/4 c of sour cream or plain Greek yogurt 2 Tbs Blonde Beard's Black Magic COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Crumble cheese. Add all ingredients to a bowl. Gently pulse with immersion blender or food processor, leaving visible chunks of blue cheese. Serve chilled with veggies, chips, crackers or bread...

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Adam Nelson
Buffalo Chicken Biscuits

Buffalo Chicken Biscuits

Homemade buttery biscuits and fried chicken, covered in Chicken and Waffles buffalo sauce. AMEN. INGREDIENTS Biscuits: 1 Cup Buttermilk (ice cold) 9 Tbsp Butter (divided) 2 Cups Flour 1 Tbsp Sugar 2 tsp Baking Powder ½ tsp Baking Soda 1 tsp Salt   Fried Chicken: 4 boneless chicken thighs or breasts (If using breasts, make sure to split in half so it’s not too thick) 1-2 Cups flour (enough to coat your chicken) 2 Tbsp cajun seasoning, or any seasoning you'd like Salt & pepper, to taste 2 eggs Frying oil, we like peanut, corn or canola Blonde Beard’s Chicken & Waffles...

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Adam Nelson
Black Magic Deviled Eggs

Black Magic Deviled Eggs

Growing up in Georgia, deviled eggs were always on the table. We had to try them buffalo style and, damn, sure glad we did.  INGREDIENTS 6 hard boiled eggs, peeled and sliced in half 5 Tbsp Blonde Beard's Black Magic 1 Tsp mayo 1 Tsp dill relish (you can also chop dill pickles) Cracked black pepper Blue Cheese, crumbled (optional) Cilantro, chopped (optional) COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Carefully scoop out the egg yolks from each egg and add to a mixing bowl. Add Blonde Beard's Black Magic, mayo and relish. Mix well until creamy and lump free.  Fill each hole of the eggs...

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