TOP SECRET RECIPES | MAID-RITE LOOSE MEAT SANDWICH
It's been an Iowa tradition since 1926, and today this sandwich has a huge cult following. It's similar to a traditional hamburger, but the ground beef is not formed into a patty. Instead, the lightly seasoned meat lies uncompressed on a white bun, dressed with mustard, minced onion, and dill pickles. Since the meat is loose, the sandwich is always served with a spoon for scooping up the ground beef that will inevitably fall out. When this clone recipe for Maid-Rite was originally posted on our website several years ago, it elicited more e-mail than any recipe in the site's history. Numerous Midwesterners were keyboard-ready to insist that the clone was far from accurate without the inclusion of a few bizarre ingredients, the most common of which was Coca-Cola. One letter states: "You evidently have not ever had a Maid-Rite. The secret to the Maid-Rite is coke syrup. Without it you cannot come close to the taste." Another e-mail reads: "Having lived in the Midwest all of my life and knowing not only the owners of a Maid-Rite restaurant but also many people who worked there, I can tell you that one of the things you left out of your recipe is Coca-Cola. Not a lot, just enough to keep the meat moist." On the flip side, I received comments such as this one from an Iowa fan who lived near Don Taylor's original Maid-Rite franchise: "The secret to the best Maid-Rite is the whole beef. Don had a butcher shop in his basement where he cut and ground all his beef. Some people still swear they added seasoning, but that is just not true. Not even pepper." Back in my lab, no matter how hard I examined the meat in the original product—which was shipped to me in dry ice directly from Don Taylor's original store in Marshalltown, Iowa—I could not detect Coca-Cola. There's no sweetness to the meat at all, although the buns themselves seem to include some sugar. When the buns are chewed with the meat, the sandwich does taste mildly sweet. I finally decided that Coca-Cola syrup is not part of the recipe. If it is added to the meat in the Maid-Rite stores, it's an insignificant amount that does not have any noticeable effect on the flavor. Also, the texture is important, so adding plenty of liquid to the simmering meat is crucial. This clone recipe requires 1 cup of water in addition to 1/4 cup of beef broth. By simmering the ground beef in this liquid for a couple hours the meat will tenderize and become infused with a little flavor, just like the real thing. When the liquid is gone, form the ground beef into a 1/2 cup measuring scoop, dump it onto the bottom of a plain hamburger bun, then add your choice of mustard, onions, and pickles. Adding ketchup is up to you, although it's not an ingredient found in Maid-Rite stores. Many say that back in the early days "hobos" would swipe the ketchup and mix it with water to make tomato soup. Free ketchup was nixed from the restaurants way back then, and the custom has been in place ever since. Just think of all the famous sandwiches you can make at home. I've hacked the Popeye's Chicken Sandwich, McDonald's Big Mac, Chick-Fil-A Chicken Sandwich, and many more. See if I've duplicated your favorite here. Source: Top Secret Recipes Unlocked by Todd Wilbur.
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Total Time 25 minutes0S
Prep Time 12 minutes30S
Cook Time 12 minutes30S
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories
TOP SECRET RECIPES | T.G.I. FRIDAY'S SESAME JACK STRIPS
Menu Description: “Golden brown, chicken breast strips coated with crispy Japanese panko breadcrumbs with the extra crunch of toasted sesame seeds and tossed in our famous Jack Daniel's sauce.” Although the original recipe is made from sliced chicken breasts, you may consider using the less chewy tenderloins in this kitchen copy. Packs of fresh chicken tenderloins are sold in most markets and you can also find bags of them in the freezer section. I’m a big fan of the more tender meat in the tenderloins, especially when it comes to chicken fingers. The breading is a simple combination of flour and panko (or Japanese bread crumbs). When the chicken fingers are done frying, gently toss them in the Jack Daniel’s glaze made from my recipe here, and you’ve got a great appetizer than can serve a half dozen finger food fanatics. I've cloned a ton of items from T.G.I. Friday's. Click here to see if I hacked your favorite. Source: Top Secret Restaurant Recipes 3 by Todd Wilbur.
Provided by Todd Wilbur
Total Time 1 hours 20 minutes0S
Prep Time 40 minutes0S
Cook Time 40 minutes0S
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1000 calories
FINNISH PULLA RECIPE | ALLRECIPES
I've tried a few recipes for Pulla, and this is the closest to the heaven my Finnish grandmother used to make. Like her, I glaze my loaves with 1/4 c water and 1/4 c sugar boiled for a couple of minutes, …
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SWEDISH AMERICANS - WIKIPEDIA
Swedish emigration to the United States had reached new heights in 1896, and it was in this year that the Vasa Order of America, a Swedish American fraternal organization, was founded to help immigrants, who often lacked an adequate network of social services.Swedish Americans …
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SWEDISH CINNAMON ROLLS (KANELBULLAR) RECIPE
Dec 10, 2021 · Many Swedish coffee breads, rolls, and buns start with a basic cardamom bread dough. Traditionally, the portions of cinnamon roll dough are formed into a unique shape, making …
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OCEAN SPRAY®CRANBERRY RECIPES & CRANBERRY JUICE RE…
Find cranberry recipes for everyday dishes and special occasions from Ocean Spray®. Browse recipes with cranberry juices for appetizers, desserts and more.
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PULLA (FINNISH CARDAMOM BREAD) | FEASTING AT HOME
Nov 16, 2011 · Finnish Pulla Recipe – my mom’s recipe for a traditional Finnish bread scented with fragrant cardamom! Perfect for special mornings, gatherings, holidays or afternoon tea. Cozy and …
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PULLA (FINNISH CARDAMOM BREAD) | FEASTING AT HOME
Nov 16, 2011 · Finnish Pulla Recipe – my mom’s recipe for a traditional Finnish bread scented with fragrant cardamom! Perfect for special mornings, gatherings, holidays or afternoon tea. Cozy and …
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EASY AND REFRESHING SCANDINAVIAN SMORGASBORD RE…
Oct 15, 2019 · In Norway and Denmark, the generous buffet table commonly known as a “smörgåsbord” (a Swedish term) is called a koldtbord, a “cold table.”While traditional smorgasbords, …
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This recipe is also known as Nauvo bread though I've made a sourdough version of it. Nauvo is a part of Finnish archipelago region on the southwest. The archipelago itself has about 50.000 islands and …
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TOP SECRET RECIPES | PIZZA HUT TUSCANI CREAMY CHICKEN ...
A few recipes get one of the peppers and two of the cheeses right, but pretty much every recipe out there is a bit of a mess that I will now save you from. Quesos can be made with a variety of cheeses that …
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OUR 100 BEST GROUND BEEF RECIPES - TASTE OF HOME
Jul 26, 2018 · Classic Swedish Meatballs I'm a "Svenska flicka" (Swedish girl) from northwest Iowa, where many Swedes settled at the turn of the century. This recipe was given to me by a Swedish …
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HOMEMADE DOG FOOD RECIPES: CHOOSING BALANCED INGREDIENTS
Nov 22, 2021 · The ABCs of a Balanced Dog Food Diet. Understanding the basics of what makes a homecooked diet balanced for your dog will help when you discuss the options with an expert.
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