Smoked Short Rib filled Parmesan Baskets

I’m always looking out for new delicious ways to serve my smoked meats, and these tasty little cheese baskets are certainly a winner. Loaded here with smoked short rib meat, sour cream and chipotle sauce, you can fill with whatever you like.

Ingredients

PER BASKET

Finely grated parmesan – 30g/1oz
Smoked pulled short rib meat (pulled pork, ox cheek, shin or similar)
One dollop of sour cream
Splash of chipotle sauce
Sprinkle of fresh herbs

Method

1. Smoke up a couple of short ribs for 7 or 8 hours at 140°C/284°F with a touch of cherry smoke until falling apart and tender (at an internal temperature of 97°C/207°F).

2. To make the parmesan baskets, place a 20x20cm (8x8in) square of greaseproof paper in a medium hot pan or griddle, sprinkle over 30g fresh fine grated parmesan or grana padano cheese (not the dried stuff). You’re looking for a thin layer in a circle, approximately 15cm (6in) diameter. Watch that the cheese doesn’t burn, but after a few minutes you’ll see the cheese go lacy and start to brown up a little (not too much or will be bitter).

3. Use the greaseproof to lift the cheese circle and place over an upturned mug or small glass to get the desired basket shape, you will need to work quickly before the cheese cools. Mould the cheese to form the basket side, let cool and repeat as many as you need.

4. Pull the short rib meat and load generously into the baskets, topping with sour cream, chipotle sauce and herbs.

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Method

1. Smoke up a couple of short ribs for 7 or 8 hours at 140°C/284°F with a touch of cherry smoke until falling apart and tender (at an internal temperature of 97°C/207°F).

2. To make the parmesan baskets, place a 20x20cm (8x8in) square of greaseproof paper in a medium hot pan or griddle, sprinkle over 30g fresh fine grated parmesan or grana padano cheese (not the dried stuff). You’re looking for a thin layer in a circle, approximately 15cm (6in) diameter. Watch that the cheese doesn’t burn, but after a few minutes you’ll see the cheese go lacy and start to brown up a little (not too much or will be bitter).

3. Use the greaseproof to lift the cheese circle and place over an upturned mug or small glass to get the desired basket shape, you will need to work quickly before the cheese cools. Mould the cheese to form the basket side, let cool and repeat as many as you need.

4. Pull the short rib meat and load generously into the baskets, topping with sour cream, chipotle sauce and herbs.

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