Stuffed Portobello

Serves: 3

Amie Torphy

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

56

Spice

45

Sweetness

45

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Brown Sugar

1 tsp

Onion Powder

1 pinch

Cayenne Pepper

1 tsp

Dry Mustard

1 pinch

Cayenne

1 cup

Molasse

2 cups

Ketchup

2 tbsps

Dijon Mustard

2 tbsps

Cider Vinegar

2 tbsps

Grapeseed Oil

Directions:

1

Special equipment: a smoker; pre-soaked apple and oak woodchips For the smoked pork: Preheat a smoker to 300 degrees F

2

Using a 50/50 mixture of pre-soaked apple wood and oak woodchips

3

Combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper and dry mustard in a bowl and mix well

4

Dry the pork and then rub the piece of meat with the spice rub, making sure to cover the entire piece

5

Place the pork butt directly on a rack in the smoker and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 200 degrees F

6

, 3 to 4 hours

7

Remove the pork from the smoker and let it rest for 20 to 30 minutes, and then pull the meat, discarding large pieces of fat

8

Hold the pulled pork for later use

9

For the BBQ sauce: While the pork is smoking, heat a pot over medium-high heat

10

Melt the butter and then add the onions and garlic and saute until the onions are tender

11

Add the chili powder, smoked paprika, dry mustard, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne

12

Stir the spices into the butter and toast for about 1 minute

13

Add the brown sugar and molasses and cook until the sugar is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes

14

Whisk in the ketchup, Dijon mustard, cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer

15

Simmer the sauce for 30 minutes and then season with salt and pepper

16

Let cool slightly, and then puree in a blender

17

For the potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F

18

Toss the potatoes with the grapeseed oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl and then spread them out on a baking sheet

19

Bake until tender and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes

20

For the roasted portobello mushrooms: Remove the stems from the mushroom caps and scrape the gills out from the caps with a spoon

21

Starting at the outer edge of each mushroom cap, use a knife to peel the "skin," or outer layer, off the cap

22

Arrange the mushrooms on a baking sheet and drizzle with the grapeseed oil

23

Season with the salt and pepper and roast the mushrooms stem-side up until the mushrooms are tender, about 10 minutes

24

For plating: Heat a large saute pan over high heat

25

Heat the grapeseed oil and then add the bacon and onions and saute until cooked and tender

26

Season with salt and pepper and then add the pulled pork and BBQ sauce and cook until hot

27

Divide the pork mixture and mound it on the 6 mushroom caps

28

Top each with a slice of cheese

29

Wipe out the saute pan and arrange the mushrooms inside

30

Add about 1/4 cup water, cover the pan, and cook to melt the cheese

31

Divide the potatoes among 6 plates

32

Place the mushroom on top of the potatoes

33

Garnish with parsley and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper