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Lynn's Tasso Cream Sauce

         1/2     lb  Small-diced Tasso
          2    tbs  Minced shallots
          1    tbs  Minced garlic
      1 1/2    cup  Heavy cream
          2    tbs  Chopped green onions
          1    tsp  Crystal or your favorite hot sauce
          2    tbs  Butter
          Salt to taste
           Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
          2    tbs  Grated Parmesan-Reggiano Cheese
          2    tbs  Brunoise red pepper
          2      x  Grilled whole green onions

For the sauce: In a hot sauté pan, render the tasso for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the shallots and garlic and continue sautéing for 1 minute. Add the heavy cream and season with salt, pepper, and Bayou Blast. Allow the sauce to reduce until slightly thick, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the green onions and Crystal hot sauce. Finish the sauce with the butter. 

1755

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