Lamb Skilpadjie Charcoal Ciabatta Sliders

"Skilpadjies"

• 2 packets spiced lamb "skilpadjies" (6 each)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 medium heat braai and folding grid

Method:

• Start by placing your "skilpadjies" on your folding grid and place it on the fire and "braai" until the fat is rendered out and they are golden brown and a little charred. Once cooked, place in an oven safe dish and put close to the fire to stay warm.

Ingredients for charcoal slider rolls:

• 500g White stone ground bread flour
• 1 sachet (10g) active dry yeast
• 45ml (3 tablespoons) activated charcoal<45ml (3 tablespoons) activated charcoal/li>
• 10ml Muscovado sugar
• 10ml Salt10ml Muscovado sugar
• 50ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 350ml Luke warm water

Method:

• Place the flour, yeast, activated charcoal, sugar, salt and olive oil in a mixer with a paddle attachment. Mix until combined.
• Slowly add the water and mix on a high speed until the dough sticks to the paddle and comes away from the sides.
• Place the dough in a well oiled bowl and cover with a cloth.
• Place the dough in a warm spot and let it double in size, around 30 minutes.
• Once the dough has proofed, divide it into 12 equal sized rolls and place on a prepared baking tray.
• Let them proof again and bake in a 180 degree oven for approx. 15-20 minutes.

Ingredients for the Bacon jam:

• 15ml Butter
• 15ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 125g diced bacon (half a packet)
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 20ml Muscovado sugar
• 10ml Balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Bacon jam:

• Place a sauce-pan on medium heat and add the butter and olive oil.
• Once the butter has melted, add the onion and garlic and fry until cooked and slightly browned.
• Add the bacon and fry until cooked.
• Add the sugar, vinegar and seasoning and boil through until the mixture starts to thicken.
• Serve on your charcoal sliders with the skilpadjies and your.

Sweet potato wedges:

• 1kg of small orange sweet potatoes
• 45ml Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Favourite mayo

Method:

• Start by properly washing your sweet potatoes and cutting them in half lengthways.
• Toss them in the olive oil and season to taste.
• Place in the oven on a 180 degrees Celsius for approx. 20 minutes or until they are crispy and cooked.