Tag: fermented hot sauce
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Make-It Monday: Mjango Unchained Al Pastor
Layers of marinated pork, caramelized pineapple, and unapologetic flavor — cooked low and slow like the taco gods intended. Serves: 6–8 tacos (about 3–4 people)Total Time: 5–6 hours (including marination)• Prep time: 30 minutes• Marinate: 4+ hours (overnight ideal)• Cook time: 1½–2 hours Why It Works: Traditional al pastor is marinated in a smoky, achiote-heavy…
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Make-It Monday: Base Layer Shakshuka
A bright, warming skillet of tomatoes, peppers, and spice — anchored by Base Layer and crowned with a golden egg. Serves: 2–3Total Time: 30–35 minutes• Prep time: 10 minutes• Cook time: 20–25 minutes Why It Works: Shakshuka’s natural acidity, sweetness, and spice from simmered tomatoes and peppers is the perfect canvas for Base Layer, Lunamor’s…
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Sichuan Braised Eggplant with Thyme Musheen
Silky, spicy, numbing, and herby in all the right ways. Serves: 2–3 as a main, 4 as a sideTotal Time: 45–50 minutes• Prep time: 15–20 minutes (including salting the eggplant)• Cook time: 25–30 minutes Why It Works: This recipe brings together the rich umami of fermented broad bean paste, the electrifying buzz of Sichuan peppercorns,…
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Peaches, Guava, and Microbes: The Unexpected Chemistry Behind Our Favorite Flavors
At Lunamor’s Larder, our sauces more than just spicy, they’re alive. Behind every bottle is a microbial ballet, a carefully managed chemical journey that transforms raw ingredients into vibrant, shelf-stable symphonies of flavor. And while we love the punch of reapers and the zing of vinegar, some of our most beguiling flavors, Peaches Christ and…
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Make-It Monday: Peaches Christ! Smoked Bacon
Sweet heat meets smoky meat in this unforgettable twist on traditional bacon. Serves: Makes ~2–3 lbs finished bacon (15–20 servings depending on slice thickness)Total Time: 8–9 days• Active prep time: 30 minutes• Cure time: 7 days• Pellicle formation: 12–24 hours• Smoke time: 2–3 hours• Chill and slice: 1 hour+ Why It Works: This bacon recipe…
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Make-It Monday: Base Layer Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
Crispy, juicy, fiery perfection stacked high on a toasted bun.Serves: 2 | Prep time: 20 min | Cook time: 15 min (plus optional marinating, strongly recommended but never more than 12 hours) Why This Works: Base Layer doesn’t just bring the heat—it delivers layers of flavor that stand up to fried chicken’s richness. The funk…
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Why do we ferment our sauces? What IS fermentation?
Let’s get something straight: fermentation isn’t just a trend—it’s one of the oldest and most natural methods of food preservation and flavor creation in human history. At Lunamor’s Larder, fermentation isn’t a buzzword. It’s the living, breathing soul of our small-batch, fermented hot sauces. What is fermentation? Fermentation is a biological process where microorganisms like…
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Make-It Monday: Base Layer Pineapple Fried Rice
A tropical twist on a takeout classic, with a searing kick from Lunamor’s Larder’s Base Layer.Serves: 2–3 | Prep time: 10 min | Cook time: 10 min Why It Works: Base Layer’s pineapple, reaper, cilantro, garlic, and red onion bring bold heat, citrusy brightness, and deep savory notes—all perfect for stir-fried rice. This recipe uses…