Cherry Pepper Jelly Smoked Salmon Bites

Name: Cherry Pepper Jelly Smoked Salmon Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 10
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fine cornmeal; 1 1/2 cups boiling water; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 egg; 1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon milk, or more as needed; 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for frying; 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; [[Chukar® Cherry Pepper Jelly]]; 3-4 ounces smoked salmon; 2-3 tablespoons fresh cut chives; Cream cheese (or other creamy cheese of your choosing)

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15 minutes

Serves 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups fine cornmeal
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 egg
1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon milk, or more as needed
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for frying
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Chukar® Cherry Pepper Jelly
3-4 ounces smoked salmon
2-3 tablespoons fresh cut chives
Cream cheese (or other creamy cheese of your choosing)

Directions

Combine the boiling water, salt, and fine cornmeal in a bowl and let it sit 10 minutes.
Slowly add the milk, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and vanilla. Stir until combined. The batter needs to be spreadable, but still thick.
Whip the egg and stir into the batter.
Put a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
When a few drops of water dance on its surface, add a thin film of oil and let it become hot.
Carefully spoon out the batter to make small, round pancakes. If the batter is too thick, add a teaspoon more of milk to reach the desired consistency.
Cook until bubbles form on the top, then flip, and cook until golden brown on both sides. As finished, transfer pancakes to a large platter.
To finish: Spread a generous teaspoon of your favorite creamy cheese on each pancake, then top with 1/2 teaspoon of Chukar® Cherry Pepper Jelly.
Nestle a small chunk of smoked salmon onto the jelly and finish with a few cuts of fresh chive.