The Unofficial Recipes of The Hunger Games Read Online Free PDF Page B

GRATED ORANGE ZEST
    PANCAKES:
    Mix all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
    Add the buttermilk, egg and melted butter.
    Stir with a fork but do not over-mix. The batter should be a bit lumpy. Let sit for 5 minutes before using.
    Very lightly grease or spray with vegetable spray a non-stick skillet or griddle and heat on medium heat. Add more grease as necessary.
    Ladle batter onto skillet and turn once bubbles form around the edges.
    Cook other side for 1 minute, then remove to a plate and cook the rest of the cakes.
    ORANGE PRESERVES:
    While the cakes are being made, combine all of the thick orange preserves ingredients in a small sauce pan and heat on low just until warmed through.
    To serve, top the pancakes with a pad of butter and pour the warm preserves over the top.

GAMEMAKERS’ SUCKLING PIG
    SERVES 24
    Katniss expressed her frustration and anger with the Gamemakers by shooting an arrow at the suckling pig they were about to enjoy. It’s doubtful that they got the true point, but she did make an impression.
    You can purchase a suckling pig from many butchers, but you’ll likely need to call ahead. Try to find one that’s between 15–20 pounds, as this recipe calls for roasting the pig in the oven. Traditionally, this would be prepared on a spit over an open fire; as this option may be difficult for most people to undertake, we’ll stick with the oven-roasting method. Brining the pig makes this roast especially moist and tender.
    1 SUCKLING PIG OF 15–20 POUNDS, DRESSED AND CLEANED
    15 QUARTS WATER
    6½ CUPS KOSHER SALT
    4½ CUPS GRANULATED SUGAR
    1 FIRM RED APPLE
    Â½ CUP OLIVE OIL, FOR BASTING
    Rinse the pig in cold water and set aside.
    Put three 33-gallon heavy-duty trash bags inside of each other to make a triple-layer trash bag. To make the next step easier, you may want to put the trash bags into a clean 30-gallon trash can so that the bags will stand up as you fill them.
    Place water, salt and sugar in the tripled-up garbage bags and stir to dissolve. Use a wooden spoon to lessen the chances of tearing.
    Place the pig in the bags, remove all excess air and tie them tightly, 1 bag at a time, starting with the innermost bag.
    Place onto a bus pan or other large container and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 12 hours.
    Heat the oven to 275 degrees and put the rack on the lowest level.
    Remove the pig from the brine, pat dry with paper towels or a clean towel and throw out the brine.
    Lay the pig on its side and stuff the interior with 15–20 large balls of lightly crumpled aluminum foil until it’s filled out. (This will help the pig keep its shape during cooking.)
    Transfer the pig onto a baking sheet with a roasting rack. Place it stomach down, with the back legs tucked underneath and pointing forward and the front legs tucked underneath and toward its sides.
    Prop up the head with a large, oven-safe bowl. Place a large, firm red apple in its mouth; cover the pig tightly with more aluminum foil and place in the oven.
    Roast the pig, rotating once, until it reaches 130 degrees, about 2–3 hours. Remove the foil, brush with olive oil and turn the oven up to 400 degrees.
    Baste with oil every 15 minutes and rotate once more, cooking for another 45–60 minutes, or until the internal temperature (at the center of the pig’s thigh} reaches 160 degrees.
    Remove the pig from the oven and let rest 20–30 minutes before carving.

SALTY TEARS FISH SOUP
    SERVES 4
    After making her point to the Gamemakers, Katniss worried that her temper had cost her sponsors, and that being without sponsorship would cost her life. That night at dinner, the saltiness of her fish soup reminded her of tears. This recipe is a version of a traditional Italian soup made with salt cod.
    Â¼ CUP OLIVE OIL
    1 LARGE RED ONION, SLICED
    1 BULB FENNEL, CUT INTO QUARTERS
    5 CLOVES GARLIC, CHOPPED
    1 CUP ROMA TOMATOES, DICED
    Â¼ CUP FENNEL GREENS, CHOPPED
    4 TABLESPOONS TOMATO