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Quick Fix Bloody Mary Potato Chips

No reason to be locked into only a handful of flavored chips at the store when you can make them taste however you want! Today I made a big batch of my quick fix Bloody Mary potato chips. Potato chips. Bloody Mary seasoning. That’s it! And oh-so-good! They’re the perfect snack to enjoy while you’re enjoying a Bloody Mary! And the best part is I decide how much seasoning I get. No more of those barely-seasoned chips for me (or you!).

Quick Fix Bloody Mary Potato Chips

You don’t need to grab the expensive potato chips when you make quick fix Bloody Mary potato chips. The key here is to warm up the chips just enough that the oils they were cooked in come back to the surface of the chips. That gives the seasoning something to cling to. No big pile of seasoning at the bottom of the bowl with these chips, nope. Nothing but flavor.

Of course, you can make homemade potato chips in a deep-fryer and then toss them in the seasoning too! Just don’t over-drain the chips as they come out of the hot oil or the flavors won’t have anything to adhere to. Make sure you get them good and coated.

Quick Fix Bloody Mary Potato Chips
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Quick Fix Bloody Mary Potato Chips

You don't need to grab the expensive chips when you make quick fix Bloody Mary potato chips.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword potato chips, quick fix
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 452kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from Simple Comfort Food

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 275 F.
  • Spread chips out onto a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes. You should see that the oils in the chips have come to the surface.
  • Gently transfer chips to a large bowl and sprinkle with the seasoning. Use a spatula to carefully stir to coat.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 1020mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Quick Fix Ramen-Seasoned Chips

I keep a few packages of instant chicken Ramen on hand at all times. Not to make Ramen, but to use the noodles and seasoning in various recipes. I’ve made Ramen-seasoned chicken wings (one of my favorites). A Ramen broccoli slaw. And now, quick fix Ramen-seasoned chips. In just minutes I’m enjoying an almost-criminal indulgence: that salty chicken Ramen seasoning over warm potato chips.

Quick Fix Ramen-Seasoned Chips

If you’re like me, you can’t help yourself but to enjoy that little packet of seasoning. So, yeah, put some extra on the chips. Just go for it. You can make up for the extra sodium by using low salt chips…. These quick fix Ramen-seasoned chips did not last long in my house.

Also try my quick fix Bloody Mary chips.

Quick Fix Ramen-Seasoned Chips
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Quick Fix Ramen-Seasoned Chips

Since the seasoning is quite salty, you may want to use low-salt chips.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Asian, potato chips
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 1259kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from Simple Comfort Food

Ingredients

  • 4   cups potato chips A few good handfuls worth. I recommend ruffled chips, and no need to get the expensive stuff, store brand is fine
  • 2 packets Ramen seasoning chicken flavor, leftover from a package of Ramen Noodle Soup, or more, to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 275 F.
  • Spread chips out onto a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes. You should see that the oils in the chips have come to the surface.
  • Gently transfer chips to a large bowl and sprinkle with the seasoning. Use a spatula to carefully stir to coat.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 1259kcal | Carbohydrates: 127g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 80g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Monounsaturated Fat: 45g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1247mg | Potassium: 2839mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Country-Style Ribs using Sous Vide

I’m very new to using sous vide as a cooking technique. It’s been a learning, but rewarding experience. My goal was to get the basics down well, then start to re-create my favorite recipes using my new-found knowledge (and learn more, of course!). These country-style ribs are my first attempt at converting a childhood favorite recipe of mine, made often by my mom, from cooking solely in the oven to using a combination of sous vide and the oven.

Country-Style Ribs using Sous Vide

These country-style ribs have the same great flavor as my mom’s classic. Seared seasoned ribs cooked over a bed of kraut, with a little carrot for crunch. Instead of cooking the ribs in the oven I sous vide them for a long time, until the pork is so completely fall apart you can barely pick it up. I then season it heavily with paprika and sear it beneath the broiler. The end result was absolutely delicious and by far the best I’ve ever had (sorry mom!).

I’m always learning when I cook, be it using sous vide, a grill, or any other tool or technique. If you’re into sous vide too, feel free to drop me a comment in the section below to offer up suggestions on how I might make my country-style ribs even better.

I use an Anova sous vide cooker. It’s my immersion circulator workhorse!

Also try my grilled sweet-and-sour country style ribs.

Country-Style Ribs using Sous Vide
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Country-Style Ribs using Sous Vide

These country-style ribs are my first attempt at converting a childhood favorite recipe of mine, made often by my mom, from cooking solely in the oven to using a combination of sous vide and the oven.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword ribs, sous vide
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 341kcal

Ingredients

For the sous vide

For the final dish

  • 8 medium carrots peeled, sliced
  • 32 ounces kraut rinsed, drained
  • caraway seed to taste
  • paprika to taste

Instructions

For the sous vide

  • Bring a sous vide bath to 165 F.
  • Season the ribs on all sides. Don't be shy with the salt and pepper. Transfer to a vacuum bag (or two) and seal. Submerge and sous vide for 8 hours.
  • Remove the bags from the water. Open the bags, drain, and pat the ribs dry.

For the final dish

  • Place carrots in a small microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup of water. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes or until just starting to soften. Carefully remove from the microwave and drain.
  • Place drained and rinsed kraut in a 9" x 13" deep baking dish (you can use a 9" x 9" but it might be a bit crowded).
  • Stir in the caraway seed.
  • Add the carrots.
  • Turn on your oven's broiler.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Sprinkle the ribs liberally on all sides with the paprika. Do not be shy with it.
  • Place in the oven under the broiler and broil, turning every few minutes, until lightly seared.
  • Remove ribs from oven. Set oven temperature to 350 F.
  • Transfer ribs to the baking dish, on top of the kraut and carrot mixture.
  • Add 1/4 cup of water to the pan, cover in foil, and place in the oven for 30 minutes or until the kraut is warmed through and the carrots are completely tender.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

Instead of placing the ribs under the broiler, you can sear them in a hot skillet with a small amount of oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1148mg | Potassium: 986mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 13627IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.