Corn and Sausage Chowder

• ghee↗2 tablespoons

  Ghee has a much higher smoking point than Butter. It's easy to make and is well worth the time and t

• smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 inch roundels, i like andoulle, but smoked bratwurst or 1/2 lb kielbasa, work well too↗1⁄2 lb
• onion, finely chopped↗1
• stalks celery, finely chopped↗2
• mild red pepper↗1
• red potatoes, skin on, diced↗2
• chicken stock↗4 cups
• bay leaves↗2
• freshly ground cumin1⁄4 teaspoon
• fresh thyme↗2 sprigs

  1/2 tsp dried

• fresh corn↗4 cups

  off season frozen works but not as well

• half-and-half↗2 cups
• egg yolks↗2
• cornstarch↗2 tablespoons
• buttermilk↗1 cup
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• teaspoon cholulla hot sauce↗1⁄2 - 1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat a large dutch oven over medium heat,.

2. 2

   Add Ghee, let melt.

3. 3

   Add Sausage, saute (stirfry) for 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add onions and celery, saute 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the Peppers and Potatoes, saute another 3-4 minutes.

6. 6

   Add Stock, bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer.

7. 7

   Add Bay leaves, Cummin, and Thyme, simmer 10 minutes 'til potatoes and peppers are tender.

8. 8

   --- Note--- When preparing the corn, cut the kernels from the cob, then scrape each cob with the back edge of a heavy knife to remove all of the cornmilk (juice) It's important. If using frozen corn, use whole cobs, thaw, then prepare the same as fresh.

9. 9

   Add the corn, cornmilk, and Half and Half.

10. 10

    Cook 2-3 minute 'til corn is just tender, don't over cook.

11. 11

    Remove from heat. Set 1 cup of the chowder aside.

12. 12

    Whisk the Egg yolks and corn starch into the Buttermilk.

13. 13

    Add the cup of chowder to the egg mixture, stir well.

14. 14

    Add Egg mixture to the dutch oven. Stir well.

15. 15

    Return pot to stove. Heat, without boiling, to desired thichness.

16. 16

    Season to taste with Salt, Black Pepper, and hot sauce.