Best Chef Johns Green Sauce Recipes

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CHEF JOHN'S GREEN SAUCE



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This is about as primitive as it gets. Take some garlic, capers, anchovy, and parsley, and smash it up in a molcajete. Add a little oil and vinegar, possibly a pinch of salt and pepper, and you have maybe the world's greatest grilled meat condiment. nI guessed at these amounts as this is not a recipe that requires precise measurements; do everything to taste.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large cloves garlic
1 pinch salt
¼ cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 teaspoons capers
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Crush garlic and salt in a molcajete or with a mortar and pestle until garlic has a paste-like texture. Add parsley, capers, and anchovy paste; grind into garlic until mixture is coarsely ground.n
  • Stir oil and vinegar into parsley mixture.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 1.3 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 480.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CHEF JOHN'S GREEN GODDESS DRESSING



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This creamy, herby, addictively delicious sauce is not only my favorite salad dressing, but is one of my favorite dips as well. You can of course tweak the acidity with more or less lemon, as well as play with the salt and pepper, but please do not change the trio of herbs. The way the parsley and chive play against the sweet tarragon makes this unlike any other herb dressing.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Sour Cream Dressing Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup mayonnaise
¾ cup sour cream
⅓ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
⅓ cup chopped fresh tarragon
¼ cup chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 anchovy fillet
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Blend mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, tarragon, chives, lemon juice, rice vinegar, anchovy fillet, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a blender until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 103.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

CHEF JOHN'S FRIED GREEN TOMATOES



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Fried green tomatoes are a southern American classic. Such an easy recipe! Serve with a little dollop of spicy remoulade sauce (which is Southern for tartar sauce). Oh yeah.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes     Fried Green Tomato Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 (1/2 inch) slices green tomato
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup cornmeal
¾ cup bread crumbs
½ teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons hot sauce, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place tomato slices onto a rack over a paper towel. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and let slices stand for 15 minutes for the salt to draw out extra juices.
  • Mix cornmeal and bread crumbs together in a bowl; stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste. Beat eggs with milk in a separate bowl. Place flour into a third bowl.
  • Pat tomato slices dry with paper towels. Lay slices, one at a time, into flour; flip to coat both sides and let slices rest in the flour for about 30 seconds. Remove each slice and dip in egg mixture, then into cornmeal mixture, coating both sides of each slice thoroughly. Spread crumbs onto all sides and into tomato crevices with a fork. Rest tomatoes on rack for 10 minutes to let coating set.
  • Combine sweet pickle relish, mayonnaise, and hot sauce in a small bowl to make the remoulade sauce.
  • Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; heat vegetable oil with butter until butter melts, bubbles, and makes a sizzling sound. Fry tomatoes in the hot butter-oil mixture until tomato slices are slightly soft and coating is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Use a spatula and a fork to flip.
  • Transfer fried green tomatoes to a serving platter and serve with remoulade sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.1 calories, Carbohydrate 64.6 g, Cholesterol 103.9 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1248.2 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

CHEF JOHN'S TOMATO SAUCE



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This is one of my most requested food wishes, my all-purpose basic tomato sauce. Whenever I make a meat sauce, this is my base. You can only stir this with a wooden spoon, otherwise it's bad luck.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
1 rib celery, finely diced
1 pinch salt
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon dried Italian herbs
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place olive oil, onion, celery, and a pinch of salt into a large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Cook until onions are very soft, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix garlic into onion mixture and cook just until fragrant, about 1 more minute.
  • Pour tomatoes and their juice into a large mixing bowl and use your hands to crush the tomatoes until they look pureed.
  • Mix sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, anchovy paste, white wine vinegar, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes into vegetable mixture. Raise heat to medium and cook just until liquid has evaporated. Stir in tomato paste and bring to a simmer. Pour in San Marzano tomatoes and parsley. Bring sauce to a simmer, turn heat to low, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, adding a little water as the sauce cooks down. Stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 674 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

CHEF JOHN'S CHIMICHURRI SAUCE



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Chimichurri is a fabulous green sauce that's been steadily growing in popularity across the American restaurant landscape. This herby, garlicky, tangy, spicy, and very green condiment is great on all kinds of grilled meats.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar, or more to taste
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
¼ cup fresh oregano leaves
1 bunch flat-leaf Italian parsley, stems removed

Steps:

  • Combine oil, garlic, vinegar, salt, cumin, red pepper flakes, black pepper, cilantro, oregano, and parsley in a blender.
  • Pulse blender 2 to 3 times; scrape down the sides using a rubber spatula. Repeat pulsing and scraping process until a thick sauce forms, about 12 times.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 304.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

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