Summoning with sizzling steaks and colorful confections, the newly debuted Fredericksburg Cast Iron Company awaits. We tapped husband and wife duo Jay and Heather Mallinckrodt to learn more about this luxe new cooking essential and what we should whip up first.
Located in the heart of the Hill Country, this brand packs a decadent punch PHOTO BY LEO AGUIRRE / FREDERICKSBURG CAST IRON
BACON-WRAPPED FILET MIGNON
Ingredients
4 thick slices of apple wood bacon
4 8-10 oz. Filet Mignon Salt and pepper to season
4 tablespoons of salted butter
1 garlic clove peeled Twine or tooth pick
2 tablespoon grape seed oil
Instructions
Wrap filets with bacon and secure with twine by wrapping and tying or by inserting a tooth pick at the end of the bacon wrap.
Season with salt and pepper.
Sear & Roast
Preheat oven to 400°F
In skillet, heat oil and butter on medium - high heat until butter turns brown. Sear filets 1 minute on each side. then turn filet on the bacon side and roll it in hot pan for one minute more. Roast in oven 5-8 minutes for medium rare. Adjust cooking time for desired doneness.
SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC AND ALMONDS
Ingredients
1 pound fresh green beans - ends trimmed
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon olive oil - sub additional
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon salt - or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper - or to taste
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons brown sugar
I cup shaved, sliced, or slivered almonds
Instructions
Make sure the beans are patted dry, then add to a large skillet along with oil. Saute over medium heat 1-2 minutes. Add garlic, salt, pepper, brown sugar, and almonds. Saute 10 minutes or until green beans are easily pierced with fork. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Photography by: PHOTO BY LEO AGUIRRE / FREDERICKSBURG CAST IRON
