I've already bragged about Southern Illinois BBQ Sandwiches so I won't go into detail about how we used some of the leftover pork roast from Saturday night. Just hit this link and read all about this glorious use of thinly sliced pork, fried until crisp and layered on a soft bun along with BBQ sauce and mustardy slaw aka "chow"...or not since I've just spilled the beans about it anyway.
I will talk about the potato salad served beside the sandwich because it's something worthy of sharing. What it really proves is that potatoes marry well with darn near anything and this creation is a prime example.
I simply roasted some mini potatoes in a very hot oven for 15 minutes, drizzled them with a little oil and sprinkled 'em with coarse salt, then cooled them quickly on a sheet pan in the freezer while I whipped up the remaining ingredients. Chopped sweet onion, chopped assorted mini sweet peppers, sun dried tomatoes and a mix of mayonnaise and sour cream darn near complete the salad. A few dashes of Louisianna Hot Sauce, pepper, Italian seasoning and a little dried basil complete the picture. I love mixing some sour cream into my potato salads because not only does it cut the calories a trifle, it also makes for a creamier consistency with a slightly tart flavor. Add dried herbs or fresh ones if you're that lucky and you'll add a whole new dimension.
It was all good - creamy, tasty morsels of 'taters touched with a little spice. MMM. Crumbled crispy salty bacon would have been the perfect garnish. Did I do that ...NO. Big Guy mentioned it after his second helping and darn it all - what a good idea. Now I'll have to make it again.
Next time I'll write down the quantities so I can give you the recipe, OK. Meanwhile, here's a sample of other spud salads you'll find on this site.
Dilled Chicken & Potato With Bacon and Blue Hold The Mayo
A year ago - Brined Pork Loin with Onion, Rasin and Garlic Compote
Two year's ago - Liver with Onions and Bacon
Three year's ago - Carbonnade a la Flamande
Wow - that does look like a tasty tater salad - i would have to sub bacon for the tomato stuff for sure! hehehehehe
Posted by: Lea | 02/20/2013 at 03:58 PM
Lea - double bacon! Yum. It's snowing here right now. Yes, that's right, snow in Tucson. As you can imagine, snow covered desert vegetation is pretty darned impressive. I have a pot of soup on the stove and an Apple Pandowdy just came out of the oven. All lookin' good.
Posted by: June | 02/20/2013 at 04:59 PM
That is an especially nice salad, June. I'll have to give it a try. Have a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary
Posted by: Mary@One Perfect Bite | 02/20/2013 at 09:27 PM
Snow in the desert - just lovely!!!! - The food and the company sound even better!!!! Snuggle with those fur babies and keep warm for sure!
Posted by: Lea | 02/21/2013 at 06:30 AM
Wait until you see snow on the beach! Baked potatoes and sour cream...seems right to me.
Posted by: Lorraine | 02/21/2013 at 09:07 PM
Lorraine - it's hard to go wrong with that isn't it?
Posted by: June | 02/22/2013 at 04:23 AM
Thats a good idea, sour cream, looks lovely, I never think to buy any, I usually go for creme fraiche instead but I'm giving this a try for sure and the hot sauce for some kick. . perfect.
Posted by: Shaun | 02/23/2013 at 02:10 AM
Don't forget the streaky bacon Shaun. I'll be adding it next time for sure.
Posted by: June | 02/23/2013 at 04:29 AM
No i'll pass on that one, maybe bacon in a sandwich, not on that creamy coleslaw, fine as it is for me.
Posted by: Shaun | 02/23/2013 at 07:34 AM