Pineapple BBQ Sauce

Pineapple BBQ Sauce

Yield: 3 cups

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups Reser’s® Purely Hand-Cut Pineapple Chunks (79453.75428)
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 1/2 cups Tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup unsulphured Molasses
  • 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Hickory liquid smoke
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper

Directions:

  1. Under the broiler or on a grill, roast the Reser’s Purely Hand-Cut Pineapple Chunks to caramelize their exterior.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth.
  3. Pass through a strainer into a saucepot and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 

Macaroni and Cheese Casserole with Smoked Chicken

Macaroni and Cheese Casserole with Smoked Chicken

Yield: 24 each 7 oz Servings

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine Reser’s Special Request White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese, Reser’s Shredded Potatoes, diced bell peppers, and smoked chicken.
  3. Place the mixture in a prepared hotel pan.
  4. In a bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
  5. Top the Mac and cheese base with Parmesan/breadcrumb mixture.
  6. Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes or until hot throughout and brown on top.
 

Baked Beans with Smoked Turkey and Sausage

Baked Beans with Smoked Turkey and Sausage

Yield: 30 Bowls

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Empty Reser’s American Harvest BBQ Bean Medley into a large pot.
  2. Reheat on medium heat, until hot, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
  3. Place turkey and sausage slices in separate containers, and add 2-3 Tbsp water.
  4. Cover each container and place in a warm oven to reheat.
  5. Portion out 4 oz of baked beans in each bowl, and top with 1 oz shredded turkey and 1 oz sliced sausage.
 

Pulled Pork Tacos

Pulled Pork Tacos

Yield: 50 Tacos

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Warm Don Pancho Golden Blend Tortillas on the griddle and set aside.
  2. Place 1/4 cup Reser’s Shredded Homestyle Cole Slaw onto the middle of the tortilla.
  3. Top shredded slaw with 2 ounces of warmed pulled pork.
  4. Top pulled pork with 1 tablespoon of spicy BBQ sauce of your choice.
  5. Garnish with Cotija cheese and 1 cilantro sprig.
 

Sweet Potato Waffles

Sweet Potato Waffles

Yield: 50 each 4-inch Waffles

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat waffle iron.
  2. Combine Reser’s All Natural Mashed Sweet Potatoes with all ingredients, except the egg whites and sugar.
  3. Mix until just combined. Do not over-mix.
  4. With a mixer, combine the egg whites and sugar and beat on high until firm peaks form.
  5. Fold the egg white and sugar mixture into the sweet potato mixture.
  6. Pour mix onto waffle iron and cook until golden.
  7. Serve with warm maple syrup and sliced bananas.
 

Thai-Style Red Potato Salad

Thai-Style Red Potato Salad

Yield: 34 each 4 oz servings

Ingredients:

  • 8 lbs Reser’s® Diced Red Skin Potato Salad (71117.14102)
  • 1/2 cup Sweet chili sauce, such as Mae Ploy
  • 1/2 cup Snow peas, julienned
  • 1/4 cup Green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Carrots, julienned

Directions:

  1. Combine sweet chili sauce, green onions, snow peas, and half of the julienned carrots in a large bowl.
  2. Mix in Reser’s Diced Red Skin Potato Salad to combine.
  3. Place into a bowl and garnish with remaining julienned carrots.
 

Cajun Macaroni Salad

Cajun Macaroni Salad

Yield: 36 each 4 oz servings

Ingredients:

  • 8 lbs Reser’s® Homestyle Elbow Macaroni Salad (71117.00288)
  • 2 Tbsp Canola oil
  • 2 lbs. Andouille sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup Green onions, sliced thin
  • 1 cup Green bell pepper, diced small
  • 1 Tbsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper

Directions:

  1. Cook the diced Andouille sausage in a large skillet over medium heat with the canola oil until browned, about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Transfer to a plate topped with paper towels to drain and cool.
  3. Add half of the green onion and all the green peppers to a bowl and mix in Reser’s Homestyle Elbow Macaroni Salad to combine.
  4. Sprinkle in cayenne pepper and smoked paprika and mix to combine.
  5. Next, add the cooled sausage to the macaroni and combine.
  6. Let flavors combine for at least one hour before serving.
  7. Place into a serving bowl and garnish with remaining green onions.
 

Carolina BBQ Potato Salad

Carolina BBQ Potato Salad

Yield: 32 each 4 oz servings

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine brown sugar and apple cider vinegar in a bowl to dissolve.
  2. Mix in Reser’s Mustard Potato Salad to combine.
  3. Portion potato salad mixture into 4 oz portions and top with 1 oz of pulled pork.
 

Curry Cole Slaw

Curry Cole Slaw

Yield: 24 each side dish servings

Ingredients:

  • 7 lbs Reser’s® Shredded Cole Slaw (71117.15363)
  • 1 cup Coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup Yellow curry paste, such as Mae Ploy
  • 1/4 cup fresh Lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh Orange juice
  • 1 bunch fresh Cilantro, chopped

Directions:

  1. Whisk coconut milk, curry paste, juices, and half of the chopped cilantro into a bowl.
  2. Mix Reser’s Shredded Cole Slaw with curry-coconut dressing and place into a bowl.
  3. Garnish with the remainder of the chopped cilantro.
 

Oktoberfest Potato Salad

Oktoberfest Potato Salad

Yield: 45 each 6 oz Servings

Ingredients:

  • 10 lbs Reser’s® Mega Diced Red Skin Potatoes (71117.14479)
  • 4 lbs Kielbasa or German Bratwurst, sliced into 1-inch rounds
  • 2 cups Yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cups Green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cups Red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cups Dark beer (preferably dark German lager or Dunkel)
  • 1/2 cup Coarse or stoneground German-style mustard
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Parsley, chopped
  • Freshly ground Black pepper
  • Kosher salt

Directions:

  1. Steam the Reser’s Mega Diced Red Skin Potatoes for 10 minutes in a steamer or heat in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.
  2. Cook the sliced Kielbasa in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-6 minutes stirring occasionally.
  3. Transfer to a plate topped with paper towels to drain.
  4. Add the onion and peppers to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes or until they are transparent but not brown.
  5. Stir in 1 cup dark beer, mustard, and sugar and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the dressing has reduced to about 1/2 cup.
  6. Add the potatoes back to the pan with the dressing and toss to coat.
  7. Add the Kielbasa and parsley.