Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp Salted Perfection Lafayette Select Blend
- 1 can (3.75 oz) sardines in water, drained well
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup warm bacon drippings (or melted beef tallow)
- 2–3 tbsp warm water, to adjust consistency
Allergen check: Egg, Fish recognized in these ingredients. Check package labels and substitutions.
Step by step
- In a small bowl, mash the drained sardines with a fork until they are completely smooth and paste-like. Don't rush this; we want a creamy texture, not chunks.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the Salted Perfection Lafayette Select Blend. The cayenne and allspice in there are gonna give us that warm, African-Indian spice vibe we're looking for.
- Slowly drizzle the warm bacon drippings into the yolk mixture while whisking constantly. Treat it like you're making a mayonnaise; you want a thick, glossy emulsion.
- Whisk in the sardine paste until fully combined.
- Thin the dressing with warm water, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches a pourable consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
- Serve immediately over your favorite steak or eat it straight up. DUNZO!
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A little more about this recipe
Timing
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield & storage
Original yield
Storage
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Gently warm before using to re-emulsify fats.
From Tony’s kitchen
I remember this little spot near the docks where the air smelled like salt spray and hot spices. It wasn't fancy, but it felt alive. This dressing takes me back there. We're keeping it strict to the animal kingdom for the carnivore crowd, using rich egg yolks and savory sardines to build a creamy, umami-packed emulsion that hits like a curry without the plants. It's got that heat, that depth, and a story in every spoonful.
Ingredient notes
Ingredients & allergen check
Major-allergen signals: Egg, Fish
- Salted Perfection Lafayette Select Blend
- sardines in water
- egg yolks
- warm bacon drippings (or melted beef tallow)
- warm water, to adjust consistency
Check every package label. Brands, substitutions, shared equipment, and cross-contact can change allergen exposure.
