Ingredients
FOR THE SWEET AND SOUR BROTH:
- 4 chicken stock cartons of 900 ml each (3.6 litres total)
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) blond beer
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) ketchup
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) maple syrup
- 1/2 cup minced French shallots
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) cider vinegar
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) Cajun spices
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) minced garlic
- 3 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 sprig of fresh rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
FOR THE MEATBALLS:
- 225 g (1/2 lb) ground pork
- 225 g (1/2 lb) ground veal
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) panko breadcrumbs
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) chopped fresh parsley
- 30 ml (2 tbsp.) maple syrup
- 30 ml (2 tbsp.) Cajun seasoning
- 10 ml (2 tsp.) onion powder
- 5 ml (1 tsp.) garlic powder
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
FOR THE HONEY AND CHIVE MAYO:
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) mayonnaise
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) sour cream
- 2 tbsp. of chopped fresh chives
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) honey
- 2 tsp. mild smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
FOR THE BLUE CHEESE DIP:
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) of plain Greek yogurt
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) sour cream
- 1/3 cup of crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tbsp. of chopped green onions
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) of fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
FOR THE BBQ MAYO:
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) mayonnaise
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) barbecue sauce
- 30 ml (2 tbsp.) honey
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) Worcestershire sauce
SUGGESTED DIPPING INGREDIENTS:
BBQ chicken strips, marinated shrimp, hot dog sausages, meatballs, smoked meat, capicola, cheese curds, mushrooms, broccoli florets, sliced corn on the cob
SUGGESTED SIDES:
French fries, buns to make sliders (with smoked meat and cheese curds), carrots and celery for a restaurant-style dip, chicken wings