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Pork in a Jalapeno-Tomatillo Sauce

Ingredients:3 lb boneless pork shoulder roast10 medium-sized tomatillos, finely chopped10 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped5 cloves garlic1 large onion, finely chopped1 cup pork or chicken broth2 tablespoons canola oil for the spice rub1 1/2 teaspoon oregano1 1/2 teaspoon ground jalapeno1 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle1 1/2 teaspoon cuminsaltpepper to serve:chopped papalotortillas Directions:Mix the spice rub ingredients […]

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Baltimore-Style Sour Beef and Dumplings (Slow Cooker)

Ingredients: for the sauce/marinade: 1 3/4 cups red wine vinegar 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 2 onions, sliced 2 carrots, sliced 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon whole allspice 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 3 whole cloves 2 tablespoons black peppercorns 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon salt for the dumplings: 4 cups plain well-mashed potatoes made from […]

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Chipotle Blackberry Pulled Pork

Ingredients:2 1/2 to 3 lb boneless pork shoulder roast (trim off excess fat)1 cup fresh (whole) blackberries1/4 cup chili sauce (like Heinz)1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup white rum1 tablespoon spiced ginger preserves*2 teaspoons black pepper2 teaspoons salt1 1/2 teaspoons mesquite liquid smoke1 1/2 teaspoons Mexican hot chili powder1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper4 […]

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Spiced Pear Oatmeal

Ingredients:2 Bosc pears, cored and sliced thinly2 1/4 cup pear cider1 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats1 tablespoon dark brown sugar1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon nutmegsprinkle salt Directions:Place all ingredients in the slow cooker. Cook on low overnight (8-9 hours). Stir and serve. Serves about four. My thoughts: I’ve been hearing good things about overnight oatmeal […]

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Pork Adobada (in the slow cooker)

Pork Adobada (in the slow cooker)Ingredients: 3 lbs pork loin1 medium onion, chopped 5 garlic cloves, chopped6 Anaheim dried red chilies, seeded (reserve seeds) 4 pasilla chilies, seeded (reserve seeds) 1½ cup chicken stock (more if needed)1/2 cup cider vinegar 4 tablespoons bitter orange4 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon ground cumin […]

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Roast Beef with Garlic (in the slow cooker)

Roast Beef with Garlic (in the slow cooker)Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed10 oz mushrooms, chopped2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 medium onions, chopped24 cloves garlic, chopped2 beef bouillon cubes1/2 cup hot water12 ounces lager beer1 tablespoon light brown sugar2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tablespoon of watersaltblack pepper […]