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First a hard sear on blazing hot cast iron, building that deep crust and locking in the juices.

Then rested, sliced into thick steaks and finished hot over fire for that perfect balance between char and tenderness.

Finished with a citrus smoked chimichurri

Mint, parsley and coriander, layered with orange, lemon and lime.

Fresh, vibrant and lightly smoked.

Bright acidity cutting straight through the richness of the beef.

This is not fast food.

This is timing, temperature and respect for the product.

Simple ingredients, executed with intent.

Sometimes you just crave something crispy, spicy, and cheesy 🤣

Marinate the chicken in buttermilk, SPPOG, cumin, & chili powder while soaking the potato wedges in cold water.

In a separate bowl mix 2:1 flour:cornstarch, seasoned the same as the buttermilk, then mix some of the buttermilk in until it gets flakey/chunky.

Drain excess marinade off the chicken then coat and rack to dry out before frying. Drain and pat dry the potato wedges, dip into the buttermilk mix, then flour, and also rack before frying.

Fry the chicken then top w/ sauce, cheese, & broil until cheese melts while frying the wedges, I also fried up some slices of mozzarella 🤣

For the tomato sauce...1 can san marzano, 2 cans fire roasted diced, 1 head of garlic, 1 shallot, 1/2lb chouriço (this is a spicy smoked Portuguese sausage similar to chorizo but with a better taste, don't confuse them 😅), a couple bay leaves, 1/2 can chipotles in adobo sauce, oregano/basil/parsley/scallions/thyme/salt/pepper to taste...cover and simmer until the san marzano tomatoes squish apart with a wooden spoon. Adjust the kick to your liking with the other 1/2 can of chipotles in adobo sauce and crushed red pepper flakes.

For the wedge dipping sauce..this is something I usually have already made in the fridge, great for sandwiches or whatever...

1/2c mayo

1/2c sour cream

1tbsp dijon

1tsp worcestershire

1/2tbsp lemon juice

1/2tbsp pickle juice

1/2tsp salt

1/2tsp pepper

1tsp onion powder

1tsp garlic powder

1/2tsp dill

Mix & adjust to taste