Apple Bourbon Brown Sugar Boneless Pork Country Ribs

A wise man's heart inclines him to the right, but a fool's heart to the left.  - Ecclesiastes 10:2

An ej original recipe!

2 lbs Pork country ribs, cut into chunks

1 Grated Apple, I used honey crisp 

2 T olive oil

1 Onion, sliced

3 T Bourbon 

2 T Worcestershire sauce

2 t Soy sauce

1/4 c Brown sugar 

1 t Smoky cumin

1 t salt Smoked salt

1 t Black Pepper

1 t Smoked paprika 

1 c water

Season meat with salt and pepper. 

Brown in Dutch Oven and add rest of ingredients.

Cook covered in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour, take out and stir.

Return to oven and bake an additional 30 minutes.

Stir again.

The meat should fall apart.

Serve over rice or on a bun for a sandwich.

Pork and Chicken Shawarma Mexican Pizzas

 1 But all this I laid to heart, examining it all, how the righteous and the wise and their deeds are in the hand of God. Whether it is love or hate, man does not know; both are before him.

2 It is the same for all, since the same event happens to the righteous and the wicked, to the good and the evil, to the clean and the unclean, to him who sacrifices and him who does not sacrifice. As the good one is, so is the sinner, and he who swears is as he who shuns an oath.

3 This is an evil in all that is done under the sun, that the same event happens to all. Also, the hearts of the children of man are full of evil, and madness is in their hearts while they live, and after that they go to the dead.

4 But he who is joined with all the living has hope, for a living dog is better than a dead lion.

5 For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing, and they have no more reward, for the memory of them is forgotten.

6 Their love and their hate and their envy have already perished, and forever they have no more share in all that is done under the sun. - Ecclesiastes 9:1-6

6 slices Pork Tenderloin, pounded thin

6 Boneless skinless chicken thighs, pounded thin 

2 large Onions, trim top and bottom so that it sits flat

4 wooden skewers 

Soft Corn tortillas 

Can of refried beans

Lettuce

Quesadilla Cheese

Fire roasted Salsa, recipe this blog under salsa

Greek Yogurt marinade for meat:

1 c plain Greek yogurt

3 T olive oil

3 T roasted garlic

1 T coriander 

1 T toasted cumin

1 T cardamom 

1/2 t Aleppo pepper

2 t smoked paprika

2 t salt

1/2 t black pepper

1/2 of a lemon squeezed 

1 t sumac

Marinate 24 hours.

Cover large pan with foil.

Remove oven racks except lowest one.

Preheat oven to 400.

Take onions and stick skewer in leaving point up.

Remove meat from marinade and place on skewers.

Bake 1 hour.

If you want the meat more crispy, remove from skewers and spread out on the same pan.

Put under broiler.

Remove meat to cutting board and chop.

Preparing tortillas:

Dry out tortillas in a preheated 350 degree oven.

Put 1/4 c olive oil in small skillet and heat to medium.

Fry tortillas until crispy and push down with tongs, flip.

Salt and drain on paper towels.

Assemble, begin layers with refried beans, meat, cooked onions, lettuce, cheese and salsa.

The kids loved these!!! They ate 3 each! 

Lazy Man's Quick Sticky Buns

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." - John 16:33

1 package frozen puff pastry, thawed

Clarified butter

Cinnamon 

Sugar

Crushed smoked almonds 

Lay dough on parchment.

Cover dough with parchment.

Roll the dough out just to thin out.

Brush with clarified butter.

Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon over dough, enough to lightly cover dough.

Leave roll end of dough with no sugar mixture.

The seam won't stick together.

Add nuts.

Roll tightly.

Slice into 2 inch rounds and mash slightly.

Bake preheated 425 degree oven for 20 minutes.

Check for doneness. 

If they look doughy, add 10 minutes.

Rolls should be lightly browned.

Cream Cheese Frosting

1/4 of a bar of cream cheese, softened

3 T butter, softened 

4 T powdered sugar

1 t milk

1 t vanilla 

Using a fork, mash cream cheese and butter until smooth and combined, add sugar. 

Keep mashing to incorporate sugar, add vanilla and milk.

Spread on cooled cooked buns.

Apple Bourbon Mustard Pork Roast

8 For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling; 

9 I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.  - Psalm 116:8-9

An ej original recipe!

This was ridiculous, so good!

1 pork roast, 4-5 lb., tied, fat side up

Smoked Salt 

Pepper

Basting Sauce

2 Apples, grated ( I used Honeycrisp)

1-1/2 c water

Boil and reduce to half.

To the mixture add the following:

3 t grey poupon mustard

2 T Bourbon 

1 T Worcestershire sauce

1 T soy sauce 

1/4 c brown sugar

Reduce until thickened, around 10 minutes.

Remove roast from fridge and bring to room temp for 30 minutes.

Place tied roast on pan fitted with rack.

Salt and pepper.

Roast 1 hour in preheated 375 degree oven.

Roast an additional hour basting with sauce every 15 minutes until roast reaches 155-160 degrees.

Remove to counter.

Remove ties.

Give a last coat of sauce and let rest 15 minutes. 

Slice and serve.

Angel Hair Pasta Salad

fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.  - Isaiah 41:10

2 c cooked al dente angel hair pasta, drain set aside

1 small English Cucumber, chopped

4 small tomatoes, chopped

1/2 c sautéed sliced onion rings, cooled

1 small can drained black olives

1/4 c Olive Garden Italian dressing

1/2 c grated Parmesan 

1 t seasoned salt

1/2 t Black pepper

Place dressing and cheese in bottom of bowl.

Place veggies and pasta on top.

Twirl with tongs to incorporate.