shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com May 28, 2019 • Page 9 BBQ Trivia Challenge Mmm... There's nothing like the taste of good, old-fashioned, delicious BBQ! You know you're a huge fan of this classic American favorite, but how much do you really know about barbecue? -- QUESTIONS -National BBQ Month is: A. July B. August C. June D. May What is the ratio of pigs to people in Iowa? A: 7:1 B. 5:1 C. 3:1 D: 1:1 Which city was famous for barbecuing turtles in the early 1900s? A: New York B. Boston C. Cleveland D. Chicago Which president hosted the first barbecue at the White House? A. Thomas Jefferson B. Jimmy Carter C. Lyndon B. Johnson D. Herbert Hoover What is the most popular day for barbecuing? A. 4th of July B. Memorial Day C. Labor Day D. Veteran's Day Approximately how many burgers do Americans consume every year? A. 50 million B. 100 million C. 50 billion D. 100 billion What foods are barbecued more than anything else? A. Chicken B. Steak C. Hot Dogs D. Burgers What is the most popular BBQ sauce flavor in America? A. Hickory B. Honey C. Mesquite D. Mustard Traeger Baked Asparagus Pancetta Cheese Tart Our baked asparagus pancetta cheese tart is the perfect party starting appetizer. A flaky crust is topped with fresh asparagus, savory pancetta, salty parmesan, and tied together with our signature wood-fired flavor. Ingredients 1 SHEET PUFF PASTRY 8 OZ ASPARAGUS, PENCIL SPEARS 8 OZ PANCETTA, COOKED AND DRAINED 1 CUP CREAM 4 EGGS 1/4 cup GOAT CHEESE 4 TBSP GRATED PARMESAN 1 TBSP CHOPPED CHIVES BLACK PEPPER Preparation When ready to cook, set the temperature to 375o and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. Place the puff pastry on a half sheet tray and score around the perimeter 1-inch in from the edges making sure not to cut all the way through. Prick the center of the puff pastry with a fork. Place the sheet tray directly on the grill grate and bake for 15-20 minutes until the pastry has puffed and browned a little bit. While the pastry bakes combine the cream, 3 eggs, both cheeses and chives in a small bowl. Whisk to mix well. Traeger Baked Soft Pretzel with Beer Cheese Sauce Dunk your fresh baked batch in a warm and hoppy cheese sauce. Homemade soft pretzels baked over a Traeger wood fire, topped with smoked salt and paired with a warm and rich beer cheese sauce. Get dippin'. Ingredients Soft Pretzel 1 1/2 CUPS WARM WATER (110-115o) 1 TBSP SUGAR 1 PACKAGE ACTIVE DRY YEAST 4 1/2 CUPS ALL PURPOSE FLOUR 2 TBSP KOSHER SALT 2 OZ MELTED UNSALTED BUTTER COOKING OIL SPRAY 10 CUPS WATER 2/3 CUP BAKING SODA 1 LARGE EGG YOLK BEATEN WITH 1 TBSP WATER JACOBSEN SMOKED SEA SALT, as needed Remove the sheet tray from the grill and pour the egg mixture into the puff pastry. Lay Beer Cheese Sauce the asparagus spears 2 cups SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE on top of the egg mix1/2 cup CREAM CHEESE, ROOM TEMture and sprinkle with PERATURE cooked pancetta. 1/2 tbsp WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE Whisk remaining 2 tsp DIJON MUSTARD egg in a small bowl 2 cloves garlic, minced and brush the top of 1 tsp PAPRIKA the pastry with the egg 1/2 CUP BEER wash. Place back on the Preparation grill grate and cook for In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine another 15-20 minutes the water and sugar and sprinkle the dry until the egg mixture is yeast on top. Let it sit for 5-6 minutes until just set. it starts to foam on top. Finish tart with lemon zest, more chopped -- ANSWERS TO TRIVIA -Which city was famous chives and shaved for barbecuing turtles in the National BBQ Month is: early 1900s? parmesan. Enjoy! D. May A. New York *Cook times will vary What is the ratio of pigs to What is the most popular depending on set and people in Iowa? day for barbecuing? ambient temperatures. B. 5:1 A. 4th of July Add flour, salt, and butter to the bowl, and with the hook attachment mix on low until well combined. Then mix on medium for about 5 minutes until dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides. Remove dough from bowl and spray bowl well with cooking oil spray. Return dough to the bowl, cover with a cloth or plastic wrap and allow the dough to double in size. When ready to cook, set the Traeger to 350o and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. While dough rises, bring to a boil 10 cups of water and the baking soda. When dough is ready, divide into 8 pieces. Roll each piece into a 24-inch rope. Form a U shape with each rope, holding each end of the rope and cross them over each other and press it down on the bottom of the U forming a pretzel. One by one, place each pretzel in the boiling water for 30 seconds. With a flat spatula take them out and place in a sheet pan. Brush pretzels with egg yolk and sprinkle with smoked sea salt. Bake in the Traeger for about 25-30 minutes. To make the Beer Cheese Sauce: In a food processor bowl, add cheddar cheese, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic and paprika. Blend until finely chopped, add the beer slowly until is smooth. When pretzels are done serve with the beer cheese sauce. Enjoy! What foods are barbecued more than anything else? D. Burgers Which president hosted the first barbecue at the White House? C. Lyndon B. Johnson Approximately how many burgers do Americans consume every year? C. 50 billion What is the most popular BBQ sauce flavor in America? A. Hickory May Give Away Bud Light Charcoal Grill Drawing (Stop In All Month) Prices Best Town! In Largest Selection of Spirits in Yankton! 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