Down Home with the Neelys

Down Home with the Neelys

Never in their wildest dreams did Patrick and Gina Neely think they’d have their own cooking show, but now in addition to co-owning some of Tennessee’s most acclaimed barbecue restaurants, they’re the hottest new stars on the Food Network®. It's funny where life takes you. They were high school sweethearts, but they spent several years apart before they reunited to build a life and start a family together. They share their inspiring story of hard-won success (and falling in love along the way) in this unique cookbook-slash-family album. With family photos, touching reminiscences and, of course, more than 120 recipes for Memphis-style barbecue and other delicious Southern fare, Down Home with the Neely’s is a true Southern treat.

Barbecue Deviled Eggs
1 dozen large eggs
3 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp barbecue sauce*
1 tbsp plus 1 tsp yellow mustard
Generous pinch kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Dash or two hot sauce
2 scallions, very thinly sliced
Paprika, for garnish
Bring a medium saucepan of water to a lively simmer. Using a slotted spoon, gently lower the eggs into the water and simmer for 9 minutes. Reduce heat if the simmer becomes too lively (so the eggs don’t crack). Drain the water from the saucepan and run cold water over the eggs until they are cool enough to handle. Peel the eggs, and cut them in half. Carefully remove the yolks (they should be slightly creamy) and place them in a small bowl. Add the mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, mustard, salt, pepper and hot sauce, and whisk until the mixture is smooth. Use a small spoon to scoop the yolk mixture back into the whites. Garnish the tops with thinly sliced scallions and a dash of paprika.
Makes 24 irresistible eggs, serving 6 to 8
* Note: The recipe for Neely’s Bar-B-Q Sauce is in the cookbook.
—from the book Down Home with the Neelys

Hardcover: 288 pages

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc./Random House ( May 12, 2009 )

Item #: 43-6235

ISBN: 9780307269942

Product Dimensions: 7.375 x 9.125 x 0.0 inches

Product Weight: 30.0 ounces