Meal #2 was served July 19th, 2017. The feedback was great, but the Hispanics DO NOT like the black beans (everyone did), so we will use Pinto next time.
There were about 35 people in attendance. We planned on 50 people, so for our next menu, we will keep the same amount of meat, but cut the sides in half.
Menu:
Chicken or Pork Tacos
w/ Cilantro Corn Salsa
Black Beans – Vegetarian
Spanish Rice – Vegetarian
Dessert:
Whipped Banana Pudding w/ Graham Cracker Crust
I managed to find a deal on Chicken Thighs at $.59 / lbs. So I bought the crate of 30 lbs. Throw them in a pressure cooker for 30 minutes, and you can make all types of recipes from the shredded chicken.
Here is the grocery list – Total cost, including the 30 lbs of chicken was $48.00:
4 lbs black beans
3.9 lbs pork shoulder
1.77 lbs chicken breast
1 large onion
2 bunches cilantro
6.5 lbs bone in chicken legs (assume 30% bone weight) – purchased 30 lbs bulk box at $.59 per pound
1 Orange
100 small corn tortillas
From the Pantry:
6 lbs white rice
4 cans of corn
Black Bean Recipe
4 lbs dry black beans
7 tsb salt
1 tsb cumin
1/8 tsb clove
1/8 tsb cinnamon
1/4 tsb chilli powder
Cilantro
1/2 TBS garlic
Soak beans overnight
Cook for 2 – 4 hours, until tender
Chicken Tacos:
1.77 lbs chicken breast (I would go with all thigh
6 lbs bone in thigh – pressure cooked for 30 minutes, cool, shred
4 tsp black pepper
2 tsb kosher salt
1/2 tsb cumin
1/8 tsp cayenne
Cooked in slow cooker for 3 hours
Pork Tacos:
3.9 lbs pork shoulder
- cubed, add salt and pepper
- seared
- Put in slow cooked with stock 3/4 way up
- Put on slow 8 – 10 hours. Either works, its up to the timing you need.
Corn Salsa:
2 can corn
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp place pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne
1/8 tsp cumin
1 TBS fresh cilantro
1/2 cup onion
1 tsp garlic
Here are the directions we provided the servers at the Food Kitchen that morning:
FC Kitchen
July, 19 2017
Menu:
Chicken or Pork Tacos
w/ Cilantro Corn Salsa
Black Beans – Vegetarian
Spanish Rice – Vegetarian
Dessert:
Whipped Banana Pudding w/ Graham Cracker Crust
Directions:
Chicken – no onion
- Chicken is in Power Pressure Cooker. Warning, can burn when opening. Use a long kitchen utensil to open steam value on top, wait until steam stops (3 – 5 minutes). The lid will easy open with a twist when safe.
- Stir
- Add liquid if needed (water is fine, it should not be needed)
- Let drain from tongs before adding to plate
Pork – has onion
- Stir
- Add liquid if needed (water is fine, it should not be needed)
- Let drain from tongs before adding to plate
Tortillas
- Place in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes before serving
- Reuse aluminum foil
Black Beans – Vegetarian and no onion
- Place in oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes before serving
- Stir
- Add liquid as needed (vegetable stock)
Spanish Rice – Vegetarian and no onion
- Place in oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes before serving
- Stir
- Add liquid as needed (vegetable stock)
Corn and Cilantro Salsa – Has onion
- Serve cold
- 1 teaspoon per plate – split between tacos
Tacos
- Pork or Chicken Tacos are made the same way.
- 2 tacos for adults. 1 taco for children (more on request)
- 1 small helping of Pork or Chicken per taco
- ½ Cup scoop of Black Beans
- ½ Cup scoop of Spanish Rich
Dessert
- Keep Chilled
- Serve Table Spoon size portion
