Vian Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I got some cherries at the farmer's market on saturday, but when I went to eat some, I noticed that most of them are over-ripe. They aren't to the point of being rotten, just many have bruises and are softer than I like to eat (I'm very picky about texture, I hate mushy fruit). Are there any whole30-approved recipes out there that use fresh cherries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted July 16, 2013 Moderators Share Posted July 16, 2013 I frequently add dried cranberries with a little apple cider vinegar to chard or kale when I am wilting it. I like the sweet-tartness. I bet you could use fresh cherries too. I would cook a handful of chopped onion in a wok or large skillet. Season with salt and garlic powder. Add fresh greens. Season with salt, garlic powder, and something sweet like Chinese five spice powder. Splash with apple cider vinegar. Scatter some cherries on top and let everything wilt/cook together for at least 5 minutes if covered. Maybe a few minutes longer if open (and heat can escape). I used to cut up a few apples and mix them with a can of pineapple chunks. You could add cherries to such a mix and I bet it would be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Griffiths Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 There's a yummy recipe on www.paleomg.com for shallot tarragon cherry chicken, the cherries are cooked until quite soft anyway, so a few overripe ones could smuggle in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boykinbaby Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 cook them down with some water until syrupy and use them as a top for any meat or maybe starchy veg like a glaze. you could even cook them down with apples to make a no sweetner apple/cherry sauce. maybe puree and add to carbonated water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista Billows Rodriguez Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I blended some with some olive oil, vinegar and fresh herbs to make a cherry marinade for chicken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsStick Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 NomNomPaleo did a post where she made Cherry BBQ sauce and put it on grilled beef. It sounded divine, but hubby HATES cherries with a passion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vian Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 I tried the cherry bbq sauce from nomnompaleo before I started my whole30, it was ok, but i felt like it was missing something...it wasn't tangy or spicy or sweet enough...I dunno. I feel like I'd have to make it really non-compliant to make it to my liking. the BBQ sauce from ISWF was much better, but I still felt like that needed some molasses or brown sugar. Thanks for the suggestions everyone, I'll see what I can come up with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Simpson Thumann Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Cherries pair wonderfully with grilled pork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praxisproject Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Freeze them. Freezing is a great way to save mushy or overripe fruit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth! Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I had a cherry and onion saute the other day that was great. tablespoons olive oil2 large onions, thinly sliced4 cloves garlic, minced2 cups fresh cherries, pitted2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme---------------------------------------------------------------Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-highheat. Cook onion and garlic 6 minutes, stirringfrequently. Add cherries, reduce heat to low,and cook 6 minutes or until softened. Stir inthyme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia650 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 paleomg.com has a stuffed pork chops. I made my stuffing with shallots, cherries, sweet potato and riped plantains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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