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Smoked Gouda Fondue With Bacon And Almonds Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 c drained cornichons or baby gherkins .
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour .
  • 4 tsps lemon juice, divided .
  • 1 large garlic clove, smashed away from skin .
  • 2 red pears, cored & sliced .
  • 2 shallots, thinly sliced .
  • salt & black pepper, to taste .
  • 1/4 c smoked almonds, coarsely sliced .
  • 8 oz gruyere, shredded .
  • 2 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil .
  • 6 slices thick cut bacon .
  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets .
  • 1 lb asparagus .
  • 2 tbsps red wine vinegar .
  • 6 oz smoked gouda cheese, shredded .
  • 1 1/2 lbs kielbasa .
  • 3/4 c dry white wine .
  • 1 lb fresh white mushrooms, cut off woody stems, tops scored with knife in decorative crosses

Directions
  • Step #1 Heat 2 or 3 inches water in a medium frying pan until it boils, then salt it; add the cauliflower.
  • Step #2 Cook 3 mins, then remove this from water with tongs to a colander.
  • Step #3 Cool under cold running water to stopping cooking.
  • Step #4 Place decoratively on a serving platter.
  • Step #5 Trim asparagus of tough ends & add to salted water, cook 3 mins.
  • Step #6 Remove & cool in the same manner as the cauliflower; add to serving platter.
  • Step #7 In a second skillet, while cauliflower & asparagus work, saute shallots & mushrooms togther in 2 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil over medium high heat until tender, 8 to 10 mins.
  • Step #8 Spice up with salt & pepper, add red wine vinegar to the pan & cook it out, about 1 min.
  • Step #9 Remove from heat.
  • Step #10 Add to serving platter.
  • Step #11 Preheat broiler to high & a grill pan or large non-stick skillet to medium high.
  • Step #12 Drizzle sausage with extra-virgil olive oil & prick skin in a few places with the tines of a fork.
  • Step #13 Grill kielbasa on hot grill pan or in large skillet 6 to 8 mins, or until casing is crisp.
  • Step #14 Remove sausage & cut into 2" chunks on a bias.
  • Step #15 Add to serving platter.
  • Step #16 Add cornichons & sliced pears coated with 2 tsp lemon juice.
  • Step #17 Broil bacon on slotted pan until crisp.
  • Step #18 Drain, cool & chop.
  • Step #19 Set aside.
  • Step #20 Combine cheeses in a bowl with flour.
  • Step #21 Rub the inside of a small pot with smashed garlic, & then discard garlic.
  • Step #22 Add wine & remaining 2 tsps lemon juice & bring up to a bubble over med-heat/flame.
  • Step #23 Reduce the heat to a simmer & add cheese by handfuls.
  • Step #24 Stir constantly, melt the cheese in batches.
  • Step #25 Stir in a figure-eight pattern with wooden spoon.
  • Step #26 Transfer the fondue to fondue pot & top this with sliced bacon & smoked nuts.
  • Step #27 Serve with prepared platter of meats, veggies & fruit.
  • Step #28 You can also add chunks of a nice French bread.
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