Nesco DF-1241 - Manual (Page 11)

11 DF-1241 Deep Fryer
Round Steak Cubes
Serves 4
1 (1 lb.) Top sirloin round steak, thick-cut
1/4 Cup Italian salad dressing
1/4 Cup All-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Black pepper
Rinse steak and trim fat; pat dry. Cut steak into 1-inch cubes. Place cubes in a shallow bowl; add salad dressing. Cover
and refrigerate 1 hour.
Preheat vegetable oil to medium, 350° F., until red light turns off.
Pour off salad dressing from cubes; discard dressing. Combine flour and seasonings in a shallow bowl; stir until
mixed. Spoon a few meat cubes into flour mixture, turning to coat evenly. Set cubes on a plate and repeat process
until all cubes are coated.
Raise basket. Open lid; carefully spoon cubes into basket. Close lid; lower basket. Deep Fry 3 to 4 minutes until
internal temperature of cubes reach 130° to 140° F. on a meat thermometer. Raise basket. Open lid; lift basket above
oil to allow excess oil to drip off. Turn basket over onto paper towel. Check internal temperature of two or three cubes.
Deep Fry longer, if necessary.
Serve hot in pasta dishes or to top a tossed green salad.
Pork Balls
Makes approximately 26 balls
1 lb. Ground pork
1/2 Cup Dry stuffing mix
1/2 Cup Finely chopped mushrooms
1/2 Cup Finely chopped apple
Stalk celery, finely chopped
Green onion, thinly sliced
1 large Egg
2 Tbsp. Ricotta cheese
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. Grated lemon peel
1 tsp. Poultry seasoning
1/4 Cup Seasoned dry bread crumbs
Combine all ingredients, except breadcrumbs, in a medium bowl; stir until well mixed. Cover and refrigerate one hour
to allow stuffing mix to soften.
Form pork mixture into 1-1/4-inch round balls. Measure breadcrumbs into a shallow bowl. Place each ball in
crumbs, turning to coat evenly. Place balls on a tray and refrigerate while Deep Fryer preheats.
Preheat vegetable oil to low, 325° F., until red light turns off.
Raise basket. Open lid; place half the balls in basket. Close lid; lower basket. Deep Fry 4-1/2 to 5 minutes until
browned and internal temperature of each ball reaches 155° F. on a meat thermometer. Raise basket. Open lid; with
tongs remove balls onto paper towel. Check internal temperature of two or three balls; Deep Fry longer if necessary.
Repeat Deep Fry process with remaining balls.
Serve hot.
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