Jun 04 2026
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Black Hills 2021 Alibi Recipe

Inspired by L'Abattoir
Time1h
Serves4

Last of the season tomatoes, Tomato jelly, Dungeness crab, mustard sabayon

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Ingredients

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Tomato Jelly

Mustard Sabayon

Dungeness Crab

Garnish

Method

Prepare Tomato Jelly

  1. 1

    Cook Tomatoes

    In a saucepan, combine ripe tomatoes, sugar, lemon juice, and salt. Cook over medium heat until tomatoes break down, about 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Pectin

    Stir in pectin and bring the mixture to a boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Set Jelly

    Pour the mixture into sterilized jars and let it set in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Make Mustard Sabayon

  1. 4

    Whisk Egg Yolks

    In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, white wine, and Dijon mustard until combined.

  2. 5

    Cook Over Double Boiler

    Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water and whisk continuously until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 6

    Incorporate Butter

    Remove from heat and whisk in the butter until melted and smooth. Season with salt to taste.

Prepare Dungeness Crab

  1. 7

    Mix Crab

    In a bowl, combine the Dungeness crab meat, lemon zest, and chopped chives. Mix gently and set aside.

Assemble Dish

  1. 8

    Plate the Dish

    On a serving plate, spread a layer of tomato jelly, top with the crab mixture, and drizzle with mustard sabayon.

  2. 9

    Garnish

    Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

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