Super Bowl Sunday Guacamole
Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 4:00AM 
The countdown to the Super Bowl has officially started. My brother-in-law, Eddie, who is a 5th generation Texan, is staying home through the weekend to avoid the crazy crowds. He typically also stays away from the kitchen, but on this most sacred game day, Eddie ties on his annual apron strings and makes his signature guacamole.
He’s not alone in his love for avocados, though he calls them “gator pears.” Did you know that 53.5 million pounds of avocados will be consumed on Super Bowl Sunday? That’s nearly 6 ounces for every man, woman and child in the United States. It’s the avocado industry’s biggest day of the year. That said, it’s time to talk guacamole.
In our house, Ben and Nick are guacamole purists. They think I add too many goodies to my version and prefer their avocados smashed with just a hint of lime and sea salt. So we take them to Loteria, the corner Mexican joint, for their favorite version. Marilyn and I like to add a few dashes of hot sauce and extras to ours.
Basic Guacamole
4 ripe avocados
Juice of 1 lime
Sea salt to taste
Smash the avocado and season with the lime and sea salt.
Customize it with your signature extras:
½ cup chopped white onion
2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 to 2 cloves minced garlic
1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh jalapeno or Serrano pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
So whether you’re rooting for the Steelers or the Packers, one thing’s for sure, Guacamole is delicious…and seeing Eddie in an apron is priceless.
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Reader Comments (87)
I don't feel bad about eating them since they're so delicious. Happy dipping indeed.
I always make sure to include the cilantro stems chopped super fine, they add a real punch of flavor.
Good luck and make sure the avocados are ripe!
I couldn't have said it any better. Cheers!
I do business in OZ, along the Sunshine Coast, and became enchanted with Australian football when I was there last. My kids wear Sydney Roosters jerseys. Use the next game as an excuse to make Guac (as we call it here) and squirt a little Gourmet Garden Coriander in the mix. You'll find the coriander in the grocers' refrigerated produce sections. I hope you and your family are managing the inclement weather. Cheers!
We go to a place in PV called Cafe de Olla that serves it's guacamole in a warm molcajete. It's heavenly!
Remember the most important rule in cooking is to taste as you go, and when you're seasoning with sea salt, keep in mind that the chips are probably salted too. Best of luck!
They must have nutrients that you need. Go with it and eat extra! Thanks for your comment!
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It turned out great! (although the Steelers lost...) Thank you.
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