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Southern Antipasto Platter Recipe

Southern Antipasto Platter Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

antipasti
cheese straws
toast rounds
marinated tomato and cucumber salad stacks
pickled okra spears
spiced pecans
cheese stuffed pimentos
cola marinated country ham
pickled oysters
1 dozen cheese straws (buy them or make them--it's easy!)
1 dozen slices of bread of your choice
1 dozen fresh , shucked oysters with liquor ( reserve shells for plating)
1 dozen pimentos ( cherry peppers)
1 lb sliced country ham
4 large roma tomatoes
2 medium, seedless cucumbers
1/4 lb fresh okra spears
2 cups shelled, raw pecan halves
2 cups cider vinegar, divided
2 cups your favorite cola ( coke , pepsi , rc , even dr. pepper)
8 oz whipped cream cheese
1 egg white
1/2 cup white, granulated sugar
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp water
1 tbsb balsamic vinegar
1 tsp mustard seed, divided
1 tsp hot red chili flakes, divided
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp dill seed
olive oil
cracked black pepper and sea salt

Directions:

For toast rounds:
Using a large, circular cookie cutter, cut the center of each slice of bread out and place on a cookie sheet. Brush lightly with oil and season with fresh cracked black pepper. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven until golden brown and crisp. Allow to cool and use immediately or store in an airtight container for 3 days.
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For tomato cucumber stackers:
Slice tomatoes and cucumbers about 1/4 thick. Set on paper towels and salt lightly. Allow to drain for 10-15 minutes. Place tomatoes and cucumbers in a large bowl with a lid and coat with balsamic vinegar. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Allow to marinate up to two days.
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For pickled okra:
Buy some if you are happy with the quality of jarred, store bought okras. If not, do this: Bring 1 cup of cider vinegar, 3 crushed garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp mustard seed, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp dill seed to a boil. Place okra in a nonreactive bowl with a lid. Pour vinegar mixture over okra and seal. Allow okra to marinate over night and up to two weeks before serving.
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For spiced pecans:
Preheat oven to 375 and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Combine egg white and 1 tbsp water in a bowl and toss pecans to coat well. Arrange pecans on baking sheet and sprinkle with (combined) cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and 1/2 cup sugar. Bake 30 minutes or until nuts are super bubbly. Allow to cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
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For cheese stuffed pimentos:
Carefully cut off the tops of your cherry peppers and scoop out as much of the seeds and ribbing as you can. Scoop whipped cream cheese into a pastry bag with whatever decorative tip you like and pipe cheese into hollowed out peppers. Chill until serving.
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For cola marinated country ham:
Take your pound of sliced country style ham and cut it into bite sized slices. Place it in a large zip top bag with 2 cups of your favorite cola. Allow to marinate overnight and up to two days. When ready to prepare ham, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and pour cola marinade in. Add ham slices and cook until done. Serve with toothpicks.
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For pickled oysters:
Place oysters and their liquor into a large nonreactive pot. Heat pot until it just begins to boil and reduce to a gentle simmer. After 1 minute, remove oysters with a slotted spoon to another nonreactive bowl. Add to hot oyster liquor 1 cup of cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp mustard seed. Bring mixture to a boil and allow to go for 1 minute. Line a mesh strainer with cheesecloth and place it over the bowl your oysters are in. Pour pickling juice through the cheesecloth over the oysters. Allow oysters to cool before covering and refrigerating for at least 24 hours and up to 2 days. Plate in reserved oyster shells with a bit of pickling juice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	508.02 Kcal (2127 kJ)
Calories from fat	352.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.17g	60%
Cholesterol	65.16mg	22%
Sodium	1097.99mg	46%
Potassium	648.53mg	14%
Total Carbs	24.86g	8%
Sugars	17.97g	72%
Dietary Fiber	4.98g	20%
Protein	17.76g	36%
Vitamin C	12.8mg	21%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	81.7mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	169.45 Kcal (709 kJ)
Calories from fat	117.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.06g	60%
Cholesterol	21.73mg	22%
Sodium	366.22mg	46%
Potassium	216.31mg	14%
Total Carbs	8.29g	8%
Sugars	5.99g	72%
Dietary Fiber	1.66g	20%
Protein	5.92g	36%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	21%
Iron	0.6mg	10%
Calcium	27.3mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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