Seared Flat Iron Steak with Blueberry Jam and Bacon Yakitori with Raspberry Serrano BBQ Sauce

Name: Seared Flat Iron Steak with Blueberry Jam and Bacon Yakitori with Raspberry Serrano BBQ Sauce
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1lb. baby gemstone potatoes; 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, minced; 1 ½ tsp bacon salt; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 2 cups okra, sliced into ¼” slices; 2 ears corn, shucked and removed from cobs; ½ tsp paprika; ½ tsp chili powder; Salt and Pepper to taste; 1 cup Baker’s Bacon Sous Vide Bacon, sliced into 1/8” thick slices; 1 tsp bacon fat (from above); 1 cup California Giant Berries Blueberries; ¼ cup balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp honey; 1 pinch chili flake; Salt and Pepper to taste; 1 tsp grapeseed oil; 1 tsp minced garlic; 1 tsp minced shallots; 1/3 cup red wine vinegar; 1/3 cup honey; 1/3 cup ketchup; 1 cup California Giant Berries Raspberries; 1 tsp serrano chile, sliced thin; Pinch salt; 1 lb. Baker’s Bacon unsliced bacon, cut into 1” cubes, skewered 2 ea. per skewer; 4 ea. 6-7 oz. flat iron steaks; Evan Williams salt and peppercorn medley from SALT Spices and Specialties; 1 tsp bacon fat; 1 tsp grapeseed oil

Serves4

This chef-inspired seared steak recipe packs sweet, spicy, and savory flavors into one delicious meal. Raspberries combined with peppers form a tangy BBQ sauce glaze that will melt in your mouth.

INGREDIENTS

For the Potatoes, Okra, & Corn:

1lb. baby gemstone potatoes
1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, minced
1 ½ tsp bacon salt
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 cups okra, sliced into ¼” slices
2 ears corn, shucked and removed from cobs
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp chili powder
Salt and Pepper to taste

For the Blueberry Jam:

1 cup Baker’s Bacon Sous Vide Bacon, sliced into 1/8” thick slices
1 tsp bacon fat (from above)
1 cup California Giant Berries Blueberries
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tsp honey
1 pinch chili flake
Salt and Pepper to taste

For the Bacon Yakitori, Raspberry Serrano BBQ Sauce:

1 tsp grapeseed oil
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp minced shallots
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup ketchup
1 cup California Giant Berries Raspberries
1 tsp serrano chile, sliced thin
Pinch salt
1 lb. Baker’s Bacon unsliced bacon, cut into 1” cubes, skewered 2 ea. per skewer

For the Seared Flat Iron Steak:

4 ea. 6-7 oz. flat iron steaks
Evan Williams salt and peppercorn medley from SALT Spices and Specialties
1 tsp bacon fat
1 tsp grapeseed oil
Pinch of truffle salt from SALT Spices and Specialties

DIRECTIONS

For the Potatoes, Okra, & Corn:
- - Bring a large pot of water to boil, add salt.
- - Preheat oven to 450F.
- - Add potatoes to water, boil until tender.
- - Drain potatoes, return to pan and smash lightly, breaking the skin but not destroying the potato.
- - In a mixing bowl, toss potatoes with remainder of ingredients.
- - Spread potato, okra and corn mixture on a sheet tray and bake for 30-35 minutes.
For the Blueberry Bacon Jam:
- - In a medium saucepan, render bacon over medium heat for 9-10 minutes.
- - Drain off all but 1 tsp of bacon fat.
- - Add blueberries, balsamic, honey, chili flakes and salt and pepper to pan and reduce by ½.
- - Adjust for seasoning.
For the Bacon Yakitori, Raspberry Serrano BBQ Sauce:
- - In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
- - Heat oven to 425F
- - Add garlic and shallots, sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- - Add remainder of ingredients, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
- - Simmer for 3-4 minutes. Puree and strain.
- - In a medium sauté pan, sear bacon yakitori on all sides until moderately rendered and crispy on the outside – about 4 minutes each side.
- - Glaze with BBQ sauce and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- - Brush with additional sauce when removed from oven.
For the Seared Flat Iron Steak:
- - Allow steak to come to room temperature.
- - Season both sides with Evan Williams aged Salt and Pepper blend – or regular Salt and Pepper.
- - Add bacon fat and grapeseed oil to cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
- - Sear steak 2-3 minutes on each side.
- - Remove steak from pan and allow to rest for 4 minutes before serving.
- - Slice steak and sprinkle truffle salt lightly.
Final:
- - Top steak with blueberry bacon jam.
- - Serve with smashed potatoes and veggies and bacon yakitori. Enjoy!

Seared Flat Iron Steak with Blueberry Jam and Bacon Yakitori with Raspberry Serrano BBQ Sauce

INGREDIENTS

For the Potatoes, Okra, & Corn:

For the Blueberry Jam:

For the Bacon Yakitori, Raspberry Serrano BBQ Sauce:

For the Seared Flat Iron Steak:

DIRECTIONS

For the Potatoes, Okra, & Corn:

For the Blueberry Bacon Jam:

For the Bacon Yakitori, Raspberry Serrano BBQ Sauce:

For the Seared Flat Iron Steak:

Final:

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