Ingredients: for the dry rub: 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon minced (dried) onion 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika 1/2 tablespoon ground mustard 1/2 tablespoon oregano 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 teaspoon chipotle powder 6 […]
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Hawaiian Inspired Spam & Beans
Ingredients: 1 can Spam, cubed 1 onion, chopped 1/2 mango, cubed 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb navy beans 1/2 cup cup chili sauce (like Heinz) 6 oz pineapple juice 1 tablespoon five spice powder 1 tablespoon rum 1 teaspoon cayenne 1 teaspoon hickory liquid smoke 1/2 teaspoon allspice sea salt freshly ground pepper Directions: […]
Fresh Blueberry Pulled Pork
Ingredients: 2 1/4 lb pork roast 1 onion, sliced 4 cloves garlic 1 cup blueberries 1/3 cup chili sauce (like Heinz) 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper flakes salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Place all ingredients in a four quart slow cooker. Cook on low 8-10 hours. Remove the pork to […]
Rachel’s Famous Chili Dogs
Ingredients: 1 lb 94% lean ground beef 15 oz tomato sauce* 15 oz canned dark red kidney beans, drained 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon hot paprika 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon celery seed […]
Strawberry-Apricot Slow Cooked Pork Short Ribs
1 large onion, diced 4 1/4 lb pork short ribs for the barbecue sauce: 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 apricots, pitted 1 habanero 1 cup diced strawberries 8 oz tomato paste 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons dark brown sugar (optional) 1 teaspoon hickory liquid smoke salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Place all […]
Smokin’ Hot Pork Tacos
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lb boneless pork rib roast 3 cloves garlic 1 shallot 1 jalapeno, seeded 7 oz chipotle chiles in adobo (1 small can) juice of 1/2 lime 1 tablespoon avocado oil 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika 1/2 teaspoon Mexican hot chili powder 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt assembly: shredded cheddar […]
Better Than Split Pea Soup
Ingredients: 5 cups chicken or ham stock 2 cups cubed smoked ham* 1 1/2 cup frozen peas 1 cup green split peas 1 cup yellow split peas 1/4 cup diced apple (I used a Stayman Winesap) 2 carrots, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large onion, diced 1 large shallot, minced […]
Rhubarb-Ginger Pulled Pork
Ingredients: 3 lb boneless pork shoulder roast or tenderloin (trim off excess fat) 1 1/2 cup diced rhubarb (un-defrosted frozen is fine) 1/4 cup chili sauce (like Heinz) 1/4 cup spiced ginger preserves (like Mackays) 2 tablespoons thick Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons hickory liquid smoke 1 teaspoons Mexican hot chili powder 1 teaspoons hot […]
Cubanelle & Black Bean Pork Chili
Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 lb pork tenderloin, cubed 30 oz diced tomatoes, drained 15 oz canned black beans, drained 5 cloves garlic, sliced 2 (large) cubanelle peppers, diced 1 onion, diced 1 shallot, minced 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 teaspoon hot Mexican style chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon cocoa 1/2 […]
Blueberry-Balsamic Slow Cooker Pork Ribs
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless pork ribs 3/4 cup chili sauce (like Heinz) 1/3 cup blueberry jam* 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon mesquite liquid smoke 1 teaspoon thick Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon ginger juice 2 teaspoons ground chipotle 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground jalapeno 1/4 teaspoons salt […]