Sauvignon Blanc Ancho Chili Lime Chops

 Deuteronomy 7
  ⁹ Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations, ¹⁰ and repays to their face those who hate him, by destroying them. He will not be slack with one who hates him. He will repay him to his face.



4 bone in chops, pounded, lightly floured and seated in oil

Cooking Seasoning 

1 t Seasoned meat tenderizer

1/2 t Ancho chili powder

1/2 t Toasted cumin

1/2 t Garlic granules

Mix seasoning and sprinkle on both sides

1 c flour in a Ziploc

Oil for searing

Finishing seasoning

1/2 of a Grated lime zest

1/2 of a Lime juiced

Pinch Kosher salt

Pinch Black pepper

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc 

Sear seasoned floured chops in oil.

Place in a pan, add wine and broil 12 minutes on each side or until chops reach 150 - 155 degrees internal temp.

Add finishing seasonings.

I served this with chili lime corn on the cob, yum!

Ancho Chili Lime Corn on the Cob

Psalms 147  

Praise the Lord!
For it is good to sing praises to our God;
    for it is pleasant, and a song of praise is fitting.
² The Lord builds up Jerusalem;
    he gathers the outcasts of Israel.
³ He heals the brokenhearted
    and binds up their wounds.
⁴ He determines the number of the stars;
    he gives to all of them their names.
⁵ Great is our Lord, and abundant in power;
    his understanding is beyond measure.
⁶ The Lord lifts up the humble;
    he casts the wicked to the ground.

4 Ears of fresh corn

1/2 t Ancho chili 

1/2 t Garlic

1/2 t Toasted cumin

1/2 t Salt 

Pinch Pepper

Cooking spray 

Finishing 

1/2 of a Lime juiced and zest

Mix seasoning.

Spray corn with cooking spray, then season.

Microwave covered and cook 3 minutes on each side.

Finish with lime zest and juice.

Old Time Boiled Okra Tomatoes and Onions

This day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you on the peoples who are under the whole heaven, who shall hear the report of you and shall tremble and be in anguish because of you.' - Deuteronomy 2:25

I remember this from my childhood.

My grandmother made this.

I didn't realize how good it was until I grew up and made it myself.

2 cans stewed tomatoes 

1 onion, chopped

3 c chopped okra

1/4 c celery

1 heaping T chicken base seasoning

1/2 t Garlic granules 

1/2 t Cajun seasoning

A few turns of black Pepper

1 c water

Boil all together until okra and onions are slightly soft.

Toasted Fennel Seed Chops with Sauvignon Blanc Leek Cream Sauce

1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; 

2 to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn;  - Isaiah 61:1-2

Pork Chops, pounded

Seasoning for each chop-1/4 t toasted fennel seeds-pinch of Garlic granules-salt-pepper

Flour for dredging

Olive oil for sautéing 

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc  

1/4 cream 

1 chopped leek

1/4 c water

A few turns black pepper

1/4 t Garlic granules 

1/2 t chicken base seasoning

Pound chops, season and set aside.

Dredge in flour.

Heat oil in large skillet.

Sear chops on both sides.

Remove chops.

Wipe out skillet, add a tablespoon of oil.

Heat and add leeks and seasonings. 

Add wine, reduce a little then add water, reduce a little and add cream.

Thicken with a water-cornstarch slurry made mixing 1/4 c water and a teaspoon of cornstarch.

Place chops in a pan and spoon sauce on top of each bake for 20 minutes or until internal temp reaches 145 degrees.

Okra Fritters

3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.

4 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious,

5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

6 For it stands in Scripture: "Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame." 

7 So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe, "The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone," 

8 and "A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense." They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do. 

9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

11 Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. - 1 Peter 2:3-11

2 c diced Okra 

Salt and pepper

1/2 t Cajun seasoning

1/2 t Garlic granules

1 Shallot, diced

Egg

1/4 c Water

Mix well.

1/4 c Flour 

1/4 c cornmeal

1/2 t baking powder

Mix.

Add flour mixture into okra mixture.

Mix well.

Batter should be slightly sticky.

Place some panko on a plate.

Drop small spoonfuls into panko and coat all over.

Heat oil and fry.

I used my Fry Daddy.

Panko for dredging fritters

Oil for frying