MAPLE/BLACK PEPPERCORN SOAKED BUFFALO TENDERLOIN ON ANSON MILLS JALAPENO GRITS AND CRISPY BUTTERNUT SQUASH TAQUITO

By JMBT

Ingredients

• 1 cupmaplesyrup
• 2 tablespoonsfreshcrackedblackpepper
• 2 cloves garlic, peeledandfinely chopped
• 1 large shallot, peeledandfinely chopped
• 1 teaspoon finely choppedfreshsage
• 1 teaspoon finely choppedfreshthyme Crushedredpepperflakes to taste
• 4- 6 ounce center- cutBuffalofilets trimmedofallfat andsilver skin
• Saltandblackpepper to taste 2tablespoonsvegetableoil
• Jalapeno Grits (Recipe tofollow) 4ButternutSquashTaquito (Recipe tofollow) 4sprigsfreshcilantro

Preparation

Step 1

In a sm a ll bo w l, c o m bin e ma ple , bla c k peppe r , ga r lic , sha llot, sage, thyme a n dpepper fla kes Stir to combin e andaddfilets Let the buffalo filets marinate in the maple mix turefor 6- 8hou rs Remove thefiletsfrom the mix ture andseason withsaltandpepper
Heat oilin a large cast- iron skillet over medium- highheat When hot lay buffalo in skillet ,
andbrownfor 4minutes Turn andbrownfor an additional3minutes or untildesired degree ofdoneness is reached