Yes, SOS aka Shit on a Shingle, that old military improvisation of gourmet dining that found it's way to civilian tables for breakfast, lunch and dinner. While I never recall having the original version of creamed chipped beef on toast, I do remember my family's version which was typically leftover roast on toast with brown gravy. It still brings very warm memories of comfort food and dinner with the family.
The recent Arctic Blast that sat around here for a few days makes one crave warm comfort food, especially those with childhood memories. I had picked up a HUGE pork butt just before the frozen tundra had moved in and had been wanting to try my hand at Savory Waffles, some not sweet and could bring a bit of heat. After searching the www I found a recipe that I could use for my own improvisation of SOS.
The pork butt was easy in my trusty stock pot and sure that I would have a sea of chili gravy, a recipe I will share another day. The Savory Waffle had to meet my expectations and carry such a heavy load in honor of our Armed Forces contribution to the culinary world and more. After all, the Savory Waffle was to be the vehicle to deliver the pork!
Spicy Savory Waffles
1-1/2 C all purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp baking powder
1-1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt (or more to taste)
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp chipped chives, optional (or dried, for convenience)
1 cup milk
1 cup sour cream
2 eggs, large
4 tbs butter, melted & divided
2 tbs jalapeno, finely chipped (or dried, for convenience)
1 tbs chili powder
Preheat waffle iron, preheat oven at low setting to keep waffles warm as they cook
Mix the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and make a well in the middle. In another bowl, mix milk, sour cream, eggs, 1/2 half of the melted butt and jalapeno together and pour into the well in the dry ingredient bowl. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry with just enough turns to keep from over mixing.
Brush waffle iron with a little of the melted butter and cook waffles until batter is gone. Keep waffles warm and crisp in the low-heat oven while they all griddle.
This recipe should make 12 waffles, it made 8 "Texas" size waffles.
Of course, don't forget to "get your shit warm" while you prepare the waffles.
The leftover waffles stored in a plastic bag and were very yummy after toasting in the oven. Try some salsa as a topper for another variation of SOS, Salsa on a Shingle.
I was very pleased with the outcome of my nice warm Shit on a Shingle and even more pleased when I was able to toast the waffles for another meal. There was enough pork and chili gravy to take me into Spring. Yes, I got some in the freezer, ready for the next Arctic Blast should it come.
Be brave, get that waffle iron warmed up. If I can do it, anyone can!
Happy Comfort Food!
Beth in Texas
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