In the Kitchen — Entrées

Asian Beef with Snow Peas

INGREDIENTS 3 Tbsp soy sauce 2 Tbsp rice wine 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1/2 tsp cornstarch 1 Tbsp Acala Farms Pure Cottonseed Oil + 1/2 tsp Acala Farms Fresh Roasted Garlic Cottonseed Oil (combined) 1 Tbsp fresh ginger root 1 lb beef round steak cut into strips 8 oz snow peas   METHOD In a small bowl combine the soy sauce, rice wine, brown sugar and cornstarch. Set aside. Heat Acala Farms Cottonseed Oil combination in wok or skillet over medium heat. Stir-fry ginger in oil for 30 seconds. Add the steak and stir-fry until evenly browned. Add the snow peas and stir-fry for...

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Toasted Cumin Carmel Apple Pork Chops

INGREDIENTS 4 pork chops 2 Tbsp Acala Farms Toasted Cumin Cottonseed Oil 4 Tbsp brown sugar 1/4 tsp nutmeg 3 Tbsp butter 2 tart apples, cored and sliced Salt and pepper to taste   METHOD Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Place a medium dish in the oven to warm. Brush pork chops with Acala Farms Toasted Cumin Cottonseed Oil and cook on medium to high heat in a large skillet for 5-6 minutes, or until done. Once cooked, place in dish in the oven to keep warm. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Melt butter in skillet and...

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Parmesan Breaded Catfish

INGREDIENTS Catfish fillets Acala Farms Cottonseed Oil flavor of your choice Salt and pepper to taste Italian bread crumbs Grated parmesan Fresh lemon juice   METHOD Wash catfish fillets and pat dry. Drizzle with Acala Farms Cottonseed Oil over the fillets and rub evenly. Grind fresh salt and pepper over the fish. Sprinkle with Italian bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. Squeeze fresh lemon juice on each fillet. Bake at 350 for 30-4minutes or until the filets are flakey. Image: Simply Recipes 

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Pomegranate Glazed Steak

INGREDIENTS 4, 1/2 lb sirloin steaks Coarsely ground peppercorn 1 1/2 tsp chopped rosemary 2 1/2 tsp Acala Farms Pure Cottonseed Oil 1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice 6 tsp packed brown sugar 3 tsp balsamic vinegar   METHOD Generously rub steak with ground peppercorn, salt and rosemary. Place steaks in a large ziplock bag. Add 1/2 the pomegranate juice and 2 tsp balsamic vinegar to the steaks. Marinate for an hour. Heat Acala Farms Pure Cottonseed Oil in a large cast iron skillet on medium-high heat. Sear steaks on medium-high heat for 3 minutes each side. Reduce heat to medium and cook to desired temperature, flipping every...

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