Lunamor's Larder

Tag: hot sauce cooking

  • Make-It Monday: Mjango Unchained Al Pastor

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    Blake Baird
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    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…

  • Sichuan Braised Eggplant with Thyme Musheen

    Sichuan Braised Eggplant with Thyme Musheen

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    Blake Baird
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    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,…