10 Minute Tailgate: Wake

Once again, I get to reminisce about a former "home".  This time Winston Salem, NC, a place I called home for 11 years.  Great town and great people!  There was a food truck that used to be a permanent fixture at Fiddlin Fish Brewery called the Slanted Shed.  They had the BEST fried chicken sandwich I've ever had. This week I am trying to pay tribute to the Shed and its owner, Will by showing you how to make your own version.  For the beverage this week, I am adding a little flair to a standard cocktail, the White Russian.  Adding Moravian Cookies from Deweys, a Winston staple, its a beverage I know you will enjoy as the Hokies take on the Deacs.  The Dude Abides! 

Ingredients:

• 2lbs Chicken Thighs Marinated in Pickle Juice
• 1 Package Potato Buns
• 2 Cups Seasoned flour for Dredging
• 5 eggs beaten Add 1Tbsp Milk and 1 Tbsp Pickle Juice
• 1 Package Kentucky Colonel Breading or Breading of Choice
• Peanut oil set to 375 degrees
• Dukes Mayo
• Pickle Slices

Procedure:

• Remove Chicken from Marinade and pat dry with paper towels, set oil in skillet and heat to 375 degrees
• Drege Chicken in Seasoned Flour, dunk in Egg wash, then coat in Breading.  Place in Oil until internal temp reaches 170-175 degrees
• Set to Cool on a elevated rack
• Place mayo on bottom bun, then Chicken Thigh, two pickle Slices, and top bun
• Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1.5oz Vodka

.75oz Coffee Liqueur

4oz Milk or half and half

Honey for Rim

Crushed Moravian Cookies for rim 

Procedure:

• Dip rim on glass lightly in honey then on crushed cookies
• Fill Glass with Ice
• Add Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, and Milk, Stir to combine
• Garnish with Cookie Crumbs and Enjoy!