Italian Seasoned Shredded Pork and Gravy

We love because he first loved us. - 1 John 4:19

6 Boneless country style pork ribs, got mine at Aldi's for $ 4.89

Rub

1 T Smoked paprika 

1 t Thyme

1/2 t Salt 

1/2 t Pepper

1 T Garlic 

Olive oil for searing

In a Dutch oven, sear pork in oil.
Add 1/2 c water.

Cover.

Bake in preheated oven set to 375 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.
Check after1 hour, may have to add another 1/2 c water. 
Return to oven.

Remove meat to a plate.

Gravy

Drippings from pork pot

2 t olive oil

1 onion, sliced thin

1 c beef broth, I make mine from Beef base, Orrington Farms

1 t apple cider vinegar 

1/2 t sugar

1/2 c heavy Cream

1 c milk

1/2 c half and half

Add oil to pot along with drippings.

Add onions and sauté.

Add in liquids, stir and return meat to the pot.

Put back in oven cover for an additional 20 minutes.

Shred pork into gravy and serve over sticky rice or mashed potatoes.

My Take on Alton Brown's Sausage Recipe

18 "O earth, cover not my blood, and let my cry find no resting place. 

19 Even now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and he who testifies for me is on high.  - Job 16:18-19

1 1/2 lb ground pork or you can grind pork butt cut into strips

6 slices chops bacon, put in freezer to firm up for chopping

1 t kosher salt

1 t freshly ground black pepper

1 t finely chopped fresh sage leaves

1 t finely chopped fresh thyme leaves

1/2 t finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves

1 T light brown sugar

1/4 t nutmeg

1/4 t red flakes 

1/2 t whole fennel seeds

Grind bacon pieces.

Grind pork again.

Add bacon to pork, then add seasonings.

Hand mix just to incorporate.

Make patties, refrigerate or freeze.

Weight down with a skillet, fry covered. 

Delicious!

Bang Bang Style Shrimp

1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.

2 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.

3 And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. - 1 John 2:1-3

My take on this wonderful recipe, Yum!!

I made some changes according to my taste and it turned out great.

1 lb. large shrimp, cleaned, tails removed

1/4 c buttermilk

Smoked salt and Cracker black pepper, to taste

1/4 t smoked paprika 

Place in a bowl and stir around to cover shrimp, leave in 10 minutes.

Drain on paper plate.

Make sauce and set aside.

Sauce

1/2 c Miracle Whip

1/4 c Sweet Chili Thai Sauce

1/2 t -2 t Sriracha, according to taste

Dredge

1 c cornstarch 

Place cornstarch on paper plate.

Add half the shrimp. 

Flip around with a fork.

Shake off excess.

1 c Peanut oil for frying

Heat oil on medium, add shrimp.

Don't over cook.

Cook 2 minutes on each side.

Pink should show through and they will be very lightly browned.

Drain on plate and spoon sauce on both sides.

Serve on lettuce with a side of angel hair.

For garnish, you can add chopped scallions.

Chipotle in Adobo BBQ Ranch Sauce and Roasted Chicken Sandwich

As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world." - John 9:5

Sauce

3 T BBQ sauce, I use my own recipe, 2016 BBQ, under the  Sauce tab

2 T Ranch dressing

1 t chipotle in adobo sauce, sauce and peppers

Mix together, set aside.

2 c Roasted Chicken, Juicy Roasted chicken, recipe under the chicken tab

1 Onion, sliced

1/2 t bacon grease

4 slices crisp cooked black pepper Bacon, cook and set aside

1/4 c Cheese, I used shredded Queso quesadilla, from Aldi

4 slices, Honey Wheat Bread, I buy Aldi's

Avocado Mayo, 1 mashed avocado and 1 t Mayo, salt to taste ( make and set aside)

Heat bacon grease, add onion, sauté until tender. 

Add chicken, pulled or sliced breast, sauté just to heat.

Add 3-4 T chipotle BBQ sauce, sauté 1 minute.

Set aside.

On the greased griddle, add the bread, toast on both sides.

Add the cheese, top with chicken, remove to plate, spread avocado Mayo and add bacon.

Teriyaki Pork with Green Onions and Broccoli

11 I, I am the LORD, and besides me there is no savior. 

12 I declared and saved and proclaimed, when there was no strange god among you; and you are my witnesses," declares the LORD, "and I am God. 

13 Also henceforth I am he; there is none who can deliver from my hand; I work, and who can turn it back?"  - Isaiah 43:11-13

1 Sliced pork Tenderloin

Marinade for pork

1/8 c Hoisin

1/4 c Sweet chili Thai sauce

3 T Soy sauce

3 T Mirin

Add ingredients to ziplock bag.

Zip and massage bag to stir.

Add Tenderloin.

Marinate overnight.

1 T olive oil

2 c Broccoli florets

1 bunch green onions 

2 T Roasted Garlic 

1 T Fresh ginger 

Pinch pepper flakes, optional

Dry roasted peanuts

Heat oil in large non stick skillet or wok. 

Add pepper flakes, garlic and ginger.

Cook 1 minute then add Broccoli and white onion bottoms, chopped.

Cook addition 1 minute.

Remove to plate.

Add another teaspoon of oil.

Heat to high and add pork and marinade.

Stir fry until pork is slightly crispy, then add the veggies back in. 

Stir fry another minute.

Serve over sticky rice.

Garnish with chopped green onion tops and dry roasted peanuts.