fans of Yellowstone can’t get enough of the Duton family and their rugged ranch lifestyle. For four and a half seasons, millions have tuned in to watch the dramatic family dynamics of John, Beth, Kayce, Rip and all their favorite dorm characters, much of which takes place over hearty breakfasts and dinners. roasted on fire. As the days tick down until the final episodes of the series are released, you can relive some of your favorite moments – and flavors – from the series by whipping up a Yellowstone– an inspired meal offered by The Unofficial Yellowstone Cookbook: Recipes Inspired by the Dutton Family Ranch, on sale October 24.
Written by an award-winning food photographer and recipe developer Jackie Alpersauthor of Sprinkles! : Recipes and ideas for rainbow desserts And Taste of Tucson: Sonora-style recipes inspired by the rich culture of southern Arizonathe cookbook contains nearly 100 recipes that capture the spirit of the people and places of the popular TV show, as well as its prequels 1883 And 1923.
Alpers spent approximately nine months watching, reviewing and studying each episode of Yellow stone. “I studied this book meticulously,” she explained. “I would take pictures every time I saw someone eating food and then study every detail.
“The Dutton family are cattle ranchers, and the sacrifice and perils of feeding people is a central theme on Yellowstone. Yet, ironically, they can’t finish a meal together. It became a metaphor for the complexity of their beliefs,” she continued.
Jackie Alpers
Included are Alpers’ renditions of Dutton favorites, including Beth’s restorative smoothie — “two scoops of ice cream, three shots of vodka” — and her Gourmet Hamburger Helper. There’s also Jamie’s Grilled Octopus, Dr. Safford’s Prostate-Friendly Fruit Salad, and Chili Two Ways, a nod to Season 4’s bean debate. And the Jefferson River Grilled Trout is reminiscent of sweet family time. “John Dutton seems to enjoy meals spent camping with his grandson, Tate. In season 3, episode 2, we see John teaching Tate how to cook campfire grilled trout,” Alpers noted.
Classic cowboy cuisine is complemented by traditional Native American dishes. The thick bacon and scrambled egg fried bread pays homage not only to Rip’s culinary prowess, but also to the area’s Native American heritage. Corn cakes are another iconic Native American dish seen on the show. And beef shares the limelight with wild game such as elk, bison, dove or even rattlesnake. According to Alpers, “how indigenous cultures merged with that of European settlers, and how it evolved over the centuries, is a big part of that, especially when it comes to wheat, beef, and agriculture in the West. “.
Cara Dutton’s Irish Stout Pot Roast is a traditional dish that would find its place on the Dutton family table. “Irish immigrants like Cara, John Dutton’s great-great-aunt, whose story is told in 1923brought with them family recipes from the old country that have been passed down from generation to generation,” said Alpers. “The Dutton family really values their heritage, so this would be a meal that honors their roots.
Beth’s Hamburger Helper: Not your typical out-of-the-box Hamburger Helper. Beth uses her big brain to parse and breed the canned Hamburger Helper into a gourmet casserole, a trick you can now replicate.
The author suggested, however, that if it were up to John, he would choose the best steak in Salisbury, Montana. “However, his favorite meal is probably one he can enjoy quietly without all the family drama,” she said.
In addition to his own recipes, Alpers includes dishes from other chefs, farmers and restaurants, including James Beard Award-winning Oglala Lakota Sioux. Sean Sherman; Obie Hindman, Chief Executive of Mountain Oyster Club in Tucson; and the Roosevelt Lodge in Yellowstone National Park.
Each recipe is accompanied by mouth-watering full-color images. And no attention to detail has been spared. “I really wanted things to be visual references to the show — and in a way that hopefully would be charming to readers,” Alpers said.
Remember when Carter wanted to eat cake with his steak and got a giant portion in the center of the dessert? Alpers’ photograph of his triple chocolate flourless cake with fudge frosting recreates the scene, with a center dollop of gooey chocolatey goodness. And cornmeal porridge, a porridge-like dish that was a mainstay of wagon trains, is shown being ladled out of a cast iron kettle – a favorite cooking method of early pioneers such than James and Margaret Dutton.
“Gare” Funeral Potatoes: Comfort foods that come in a pot are so ubiquitous at dark gatherings that they’re known as Funeral Potatoes in some parts of the country. This version is a cowboy inspired version based on YellowstoneThe signature euphemism for when someone’s next stop is six feet under.
Dishes are presented in cast iron skillets, on vintage tin plates, and even on wooden stakes set against an open campfire. Eagle-eyed fans will notice the distinctive cattle and rodeo brand dinnerware that decorates the Dutton family table. The cups and plates with the paintings of the legendary cowboy artist Up to Goodan are made by Tucson Coors HF. Some items, such as John Dutton’s favorite Ralph Lauren rocks eyewear, came from Alpers’ personal collection, while others came from specific scenes and locations. “There’s a ranch in the show called the 6666 Ranchwhich is an actual ranch in Texas that (series creator and writer) Tyler Sheridan owns,” Alpers said. She found a plate from the ranch of HF Coors.
But The Unofficial Yellowstone Cookbook is more than just a collection of recipes. It celebrates the spectacle and the ranching lifestyle it portrays. There is information on creating a more sustainable kitchen. “One of the cornerstones of the show is stewardship of the land and the way ranching has evolved to keep the area together,” Alpers explained. She also includes tips for hosting the perfect Yellowstone-themed gathering and looks back at some of the show’s best food moments. And woven throughout the pages are fun notes on the history and culture behind some of the dishes and cooking tips.
The latest episodes of Yellowstone should be presented in November. They promise to bring with them more drama, jaw-dropping scenery – and more family gatherings around the huge dining table.
“I think the meals in the latter half of Season 5 will get more chaotic and aggressive as the series reaches its finale,” Alpers said. “Chef’s Alligator will continue to cook incredible meals with perfectly grilled meat, potatoes and fresh vegetables that go uneaten, and those meals will continue to be a central catalyst for the show’s themes that revolve around life and of death.”
The Unofficial Yellowstone Cookbook: Recipes Inspired by the Dutton Family Ranch goes on sale October 24 and is available for pre-order. Alpers gave a preview of what’s to come with the following recipes:
Maggie Dutton’s Blackberry Buttermilk Old Fashioned Cobbler
Jackie Alpers
A less frilly but equally delicious cousin to the pie, cobbler is a classic dessert that’s practically made for your family’s cast iron casserole.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
36 oz blackberries, thawed if frozen
¼ cup granulated sugar, divided
½ cup kosher salt
Juice of 1 medium lemon, about 2-3 tbsp
2 tablespoons Canadian whiskey, such as Black Label
2 teaspoons arrowroot powder
8 uncooked 1½-inch buttermilk cookies (see recipe below)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix the berries with 3 tablespoons of sugar, salt, lemon juice, whiskey and arrowroot powder. Transfer to a 9×13-inch or 3-quart casserole dish. Arrange the raw cookies on top, then sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of sugar.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until cookies are golden brown and cooked through and berries are syrupy and bubbly. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
“Mmmm, that’s how we make cookies” Cookies
Jackie Alpers
This dense yet chewy breakfast staple came out of the West via Southerners who colonized its vast acres, and we’re glad they did.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Yield: 12-15 servings
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out the dough
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon of salt
4 tablespoons butter, cut into ¼-inch cubes*
?…” cup of greek yogurt
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
Directions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together.
- Add the butter, then mash and pinch the butter into the mixture. Place the bowl in the freezer.
- In another bowl, whisk together the yogurt, buttermilk and egg.
- Take the flour mixture out of the freezer, make a small well in the middle and pour the wet mixture into it. Mix with a rubber spatula.
- Roll out the dough on a well floured work surface using a floured rolling pin into a rectangle ¼ to ½ inch thick. Dust it with flour, then fold it in thirds like a letter. Pat the dough to form another rectangle of the same size, dust it with a little flour, then iron it like a letter. Repeat tapping, dusting and folding a third time.
- Cut the dough with a cookie cutter or a 2-inch cookie cutter. Place on an ungreased 18 x 13 inch rimmed half baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
*Trail tips: Be sure to use cold butter to produce the flaky layers that mark a true Southern-style cookie.
