Local Flavor THE OSIDER NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2022
HOW TO MAKE FRIED CHICKEN AND HOMEMADE BISCUITS With Chef Ramiro Guerra, Executive Chef & Partner of TLC - The Lab Collaborative PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER
“ I chose this dish because we are a scratch kitchen and most of our dishes use many recipes that would make it tough for a home cook. This one is delicious and one of the most sold dishes. Also, the biscuit is something I’m proud of.” — Chef Ramiro
Country Gravy (8 cups) Ingredients: 8 ounces sausage crumble 4 tablespoons butter ½ cup flour 1 ½ tablespoons garlic 1 ½ teaspoons granulated onion 1 ½ teaspoons granulated garlic 1/2 tablespoon black pepper 2 teaspoons white pepper ½ teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon ground bay leaf 1 ½ teaspoons salt 5 cups heavy cream 2 cups half & half ¼ cup parsley ¼ cup green onion
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Saute sausage and butter. Add flour and cook for one minute. Add a bit of cream and mix well so there aren’t any lumps. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well, then bring to a soft slow boil. Cool and refrigerate.
