Saturday, March 15, 2014

The Country Cat is a Guilty classic


We saw the most amazing butchering skills and butcher block food last evening while watching Dinners, Drive-ins and Dives. Chef? Owner Adam Sappington of the Country Cat in Portland Oregon is a legend and his food looked Guiltorious.  Adam and his wife Jackie are definitely members of the Guilty Pleasures Club.

Their pork and fried chicken dishes are legendary. The Whole Hog platter is definitely a game changer. Talk about dedication and love, they cure their Hams for four months.  FOUR MONTHS!!!  Is that a pork lovers fantasy or what? We're planning another trip to the Rose City this summer and the Country Cat can expect multiple visits from Guilty, Thin Mint, Junior Mint and Guilty too. 

We can't wait to sample the Butcher Block portion of their impressive menu:

FROM THE BUTCHER'S BLOCK

Entrées

 

Molasses & Hickory Smoked  Duck Leg 
with Dried Cherry Braised Kale, Butternut Squash Puree, & Sherry 19
Two Pieces of Cast-Iron Skillet Fried Chicken 
with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy 15
Braised Lamb Shoulder
on a Stew of Tomatoes, Fennel & Roasted Garlic with Fried Butter Beans, & Gremolata  18
Red Wine Braised Beef 
with Butter-Braised Potatoes & Wild Mushroom Steak Sauce 19
The Country Cat's Whole Hog
with Brined & Grilled Loin, Roasted Belly & Braised Shoulder 23
Heritage Burger 
with Onion Rings 10
Add: American Cheese, “Judy” Spread,
or Blue Cheese 1.50; House Bacon 2

Sides

Bacon Braised Collard Greens 7
Mashed Potatoes with Sausage Gravy 7
Barbeque Baked Beans 7