Light It Up: Bananas Flambé Steals the Show

Karl Gerhard • April 6, 2026

A Classic Dessert with a Dramatic Flambé Finish—Sweet, Velvety, and Unforgettable

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Bananas Flambé


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Here’s how to make it:


Ingredients


5 lb. boneless chuck shoulder roast


Directions


  1. Season roast with kosher salt an hour before cooking.




"As always, eat fresh, dine local & be happy!"
—Karl Gerhard, Cooking with Karl


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