Brisket Burnt Ends in the Ovens

3 if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?" 

4 The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD's throne is in heaven; his eyes see, his eyelids test the children of man.  - Psalm 11:3-4

Brine

1/2 c  kosher salt

1/2 c granulated sugar

2 qt water

Rub

Your choice( I used Grill Mates Applewood Rub)

1 (5- to 6-pound) beef brisket, flat cut, untrimmed

Cut into long strips 1" wide by 5-6 " long

For baking:

1 (13 by 9-inch) disposable aluminum roasting pan 

2 c water

2 t liquid smoke

BARBECUE SAUCE

Your choice( I used my own Citrus BBQ sauce)

Dissolve 1/2 c salt and granulated sugar in 2 quarts cold water in large container. 

Slice brisket with grain into 1" strips.

Add brisket strips to brine, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Remove brisket from brine and pat dry with paper towels.

Add rub, refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 275 degrees.

Cut into 2"-3" chunks, insuring each piece has a fatty bottom.

Sear in a skillet.

Place water and liquid smoke in pan.

Place a rack on top and add chunks.

Wrap tightly in foil.

Bake for 3 hrs.

Remove meat.

Drain most of the drippings, add 1 c BBQ sauce.

Add meat to sauce and place under broiler at least 6" from flame for 4 minutes, flip and repeat.

These were delicious!!!

Creamy Spinach Meatball Ravioli Casserole

by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. - Colossians 2:14

14 oz Prego Pizzeria sauce

1 pgk cheese Ravioli 

1 box Creamed spinach, frozen Green Giant

6 Meatballs, sautéed and chopped

2 Carrots, matchstick cut

1 T roasted Garlic

Drizzle olive oil

1 t Parsley

1\2 t nutmeg

1 leek, chopped

Salt and pepper

1 pgk fresh mozzarella slices, 8 oz

1 c 4 cheese Italian blend

Sauté meat balls, carrots, leek, garlic, parsley, nutmeg, salt and pepper in olive oil. Set aside.

Prepare the creamed spinach, set aside.

In a 13x9 pan, spread 1/2 of the sauce.

Layer the ravioli in the sauce.

Next the meat sauce.

Then the fresh Mozzarella that has been spread with the rest of the pizzeria sauce.

Next spread the spinach on top of the mozzarella and sauce and top with Italian blend cheese.

Bake 350 for 45 minutes. 

Hamburger Steak with Marsala Gravy

11 God is a righteous judge, and a God who feels indignation every day. 

12 If a man does not repent, God will whet his sword; he has bent and readied his bow;  - Psalm 7:11-12

2 hamburger patties, 1/2" thick, 4" circle 

1/2 t Seasoned salt, sprinkle on burgers on both sides

Olive oil

1/2 c AP Flour 

1 Onion, sliced

Salt, to taste

Pepper, to taste

1/2 t Garlic granules

1/4 c Water

Splash of Worcestershire sauce

1/4 c Sweet Marsala(the real stuff) I use Florio Sweet Marsala

Make patties, place a thumb print in the center, helps stop shrinkage.

Dip into flour, both sides, add a drizzle of Worcestershire sauce and sear in olive oil.

Add onions and sauté while burgers cook 5 minutes on each side.

Remove onions.

Using a fork, cut burgers into chunks, move to side of pan.

Add a little flour to the grease and whisk until dissolved. 

Add the wine, water and garlic.

Reduce to desired thickness.

Add onions to meat and gravy mixture.

Serve with fries!!!

Okra Tomatoes Onions Bacon

Be gracious to me, O LORD, for I am languishing; heal me, O LORD, for my bones are troubled.  - Psalm 6:2

4 Turn, O LORD, deliver my life; save me for the sake of your steadfast love. 

5 For in death there is no remembrance of you; in Sheol who will give you praise?  - Psalm 6:4-5

1 Onion, chopped

2 c Okra, chopped

1 can stewed Tomatoes

1/8 c fried crisp Bacon, chopped

1 t Bacon grease

1/2 t dill

1 T Cajun seasoning

1/2 t parsley

1/2 t Sugar

1 T Chicken base

Cracked black pepper, to taste

2 t Roasted garlic, mashed

1/4 c water

Prepare bacon, set aside.

Sauté onions and garlic in bacon grease, add all seasonings.

Add water, stewed tomatoes and okra.

Simmer until okra is tender.

Add bacon before serving.

Mexican Honey Chipotle Slaw

Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession.  - Psalm 2:8

Slaw mix

1/8 c Buttermilk

1/8 c Apple cider vinegar

1/8 c Honey

1/4 c Mayo

1/2 of a Lime, juiced

smoked salt-cracked black pepper-garlic salt, to taste

1/4 t cumin

2 T sugar

1/2 -1 chopped chipotle in adobo

1/4 c Cilantro, chopped

Small pinch of pepper red flakes

Whisk all the wet ingredients together.

Chop cilantro and chipotle and add to wet ingredients.

Whisk in seasonings.

Add to slaw mix.

Let sit in fridge for 1 hr to let flavors develop.

Place on a bun, top of Mexican Habanero Mango Salsa Pulled Pork under Mexican tab this blog, add slaw to top of bun, yum!!!