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Offline Smokin Don

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Bacon and Gorgonzola Potato Salad
« Reply #-1 on: July 11, 2016, 10:30:44 AM »
July 09 2016

This was my adaption from a recipe by Jackie from The Beeroness Blog. I used gorgonzola instead of blue cheese, for me it’s not as sharp. I used lager beer instead of the IPA and did the potatoes and bacon in my smoker instead of the oven.

I placed the potatoes, 1 ½ lbs. instead of 2, in a wire basked and laid 6 slices of bacon on top. I did them at 200 deg. for a ½ hour of smoke and then eased up to 340 deg. grill level. At 1 hour 45 minutes the bacon was done so I removed it stirred the potatoes some and they were on another 15 minutes.

After the potatoes and bacon had cooled some I mixed up the dressing and added it. It set out to serve warm. I was fixing it for our supper but the son called and invited us down for brat burgers so I took it down there.

I liked the potato salad but for me the potatoes were not just right. They were done but I thought a little tough. They might be better roasted at a higher temperature.

Check out Jackie’s site for some good recipes using craft beers if you like to cook with beer.

http://thebeeroness.com/2016/06/22/beer-bacon-blue-cheese-potato-salad/









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Ingredients:

•   6 slices bacon
•   1.5 to 2 lbs mini red potato, cut into bite sized pieces
•   1 cup sour cream
•   ½ cup gorgonzola
•   1 tablespoon lemon juice
•   2 tablespoons lager beer
•   ½ teaspoon black pepper
•   ½ teaspoon salt
•   ½ teaspoon onion powder
•   ½ teaspoon garlic powder
•   ½ teaspoon chili powder
•   ¼ teaspoon paprika
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Re: Bacon and Gorgonzola Potato Salad
« on: July 11, 2016, 11:51:40 AM »
Don't know that I've ever had potato salad made from roasted potatoes but this one looks like the way to make that introduction.
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Re: Bacon and Gorgonzola Potato Salad
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2016, 12:22:10 PM »
Excellent Don. Thanks for posting the recipe.

We've done roasted potato salad before and it adds a different depth of flavor and a little crispness to it. It's a  nice change.

I'm looking forward to making this soon!
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Re: Bacon and Gorgonzola Potato Salad
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2016, 12:57:00 PM »
Excellent Don. Thanks for posting the recipe.

We've done roasted potato salad before and it adds a different depth of flavor and a little crispness to it. It's a  nice change.

I'm looking forward to making this soon!
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Re: Bacon and Gorgonzola Potato Salad
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2016, 01:00:01 PM »
Don, this is another one from you that I need to put in my "to do" list.  They look wonderful.
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Re: Bacon and Gorgonzola Potato Salad
« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2016, 02:51:05 PM »
You are just full of all sorts of fun new recipes and ideas!  I haven't seen potato salad made from roasted potatoes before either, but gosh dang that looks delicious!
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Re: Bacon and Gorgonzola Potato Salad
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2016, 03:20:06 PM »
Don you need to write a cook book all I ask is that I get to try everything first.....Thanks & I want to make this one ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Bacon and Gorgonzola Potato Salad
« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2016, 08:10:28 PM »
Awesome Don! Bookmarked!
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Re: Bacon and Gorgonzola Potato Salad
« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2016, 09:34:05 PM »
That has to be great Don!.... The mrs. T makes some killer deviled eggs with bacon and gorgonzola...I eat so many that I have to sleep in a pup tent, far down wind of the house for a few days - but they are worth it! ;D
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Re: Bacon and Gorgonzola Potato Salad
« Reply #8 on: July 11, 2016, 09:38:14 PM »
Looks great Don!

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