Smoked Pulled Pork and Gravy

Psalm 63:1

My Soul Thirsts for You

A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.

    [1] O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you;

        my soul thirsts for you;

    my flesh faints for you,

        as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.

 

 

My husband and I smoked a pork butt to put in the freezer and to share with family.

I wanted to create a southern style dish from the smoked pulled pork that would go with fresh peas, mixed greens, creamed corn and mashed potatoes.

So I decided on meat and gravy, good old stand by, but I was skeptical about the gravy having a smoked flavor. Well! It was delicious!

An ej original recipe!!

2 c Smoked Pulled Pork 

1 Leek, sliced

1 small Onion, chopped 

1 T olive oil

2 t Roasted garlic, mashed 

Cracked Black pepper, to taste

1 T Beef base seasoning (this is salty so taste ans adjust if necessary)

1-1/2 c water

Cornstarch slurry for thickening 

In a large skillet, add oil, heat to medium.

Add onions, garlic, black pepper and leeks.

Sauté until tender about 3 minutes.

Add beef base, and pork.

Add the water and cook 3 minutes, add slurry, cook until gravy thickens.

Serve on mashed potatoes or sticky rice.

Pain au Chocolat Blueberry and Peach Bread Pudding

 

 

Psalm 58:11

    [11] Mankind will say, “Surely there is a reward for the righteous;

        surely there is a God who judges on earth.”

1 pack Pain au Chocolat Croissant (Aldi)

1 jar of peaches, chopped (Aldi) reserve 1/4 c of syrup

1 small pack blueberries 

Custard

4 eggs beaten 

1 c sugar

1/2 c melted butter 

1 can evaporated milk

1 t vanilla extract

In a 13x9 pan, cover bottom of pan with bread squares.

Add blueberries and chopped peaches along with the 1/4 c Peach syrup.

Mix custard ingredients well with whisk.

Pour over bread fruit mixture.

Mash down so all the bread will be wet.

Cover with foil, bake 1 hour or until bread sets and is golden brown.

Serve with Whiskey Sauce!

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Chicken Thighs Normandy

Psalm 53:1-3

There Is None Who Does Good

To the choirmaster: according to Mahalath. A Maskil of David.

    [1] The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.”

        They are corrupt, doing abominable iniquity;

        there is none who does good.

    [2] God looks down from heaven

        on the children of man

    to see if there are any who understand,

        who seek after God.

    [3] They have all fallen away;

        together they have become corrupt;

    there is none who does good,

        not even one.

8 chicken Boneless skinless thighs

Drizzle Olive oil

 

Seasoning for chicken 

1 t Garlic granules 

1/2 t thyme

1/2 t rosemary 

1/2 t salt

1/2 t pepper 

Mix and sprinkle over oiled chicken thighs 

Sear in hot Dutch oven, add fruit and onions, sear

Add liquids.

Liquids

1 c chicken stock

1/2 c Apple cider

1/4 c Apple Brandy 

1 T Dijon

2 Gala apples, cut into thick wedges

1 Onion, sliced thin  

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Bake, covered 35 minutes.

Check temp.

Should be 165 degrees!

Make a cornstarch slurry to thicken gravy.

On stove top thicken gravy.

Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.

Apple Ham and Egg Salad

 

 

 

Psalm 88:1-4

I Cry Out Day and Night Before You

A Song. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. To the choirmaster: according to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil of Heman the Ezrahite.

    [1] O LORD, God of my salvation,

        I cry out day and night before you. 

    [2] Let my prayer come before you;

        incline your ear to my cry!

    [3] For my soul is full of troubles,

        and my life draws near to Sheol. 

    [4] I am counted among those who go down to the pit;

        I am a man who has no strength,

An ej original recipe!

1 c ham, process in food processor until fine

2 boiled eggs, grated 

1 Gala Apple, grated

1/4 c scallions or white onion

1/8 c Mayo

2 t Honey

1 t olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Mix well.

Serve on wheat crackers.

 

Pressure Canned Chicken Normandy

Psalm 51:1-2

Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God

To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.

    [1] Have mercy on me, O God,

        according to your steadfast love;

    according to your abundant mercy

        blot out my transgressions. 

    [2] Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,

        and cleanse me from my sin!

This was delicious!

Apples and apple brandy really gave a rich depth of flavor!

You could use Boneless skinless thighs instead of breast.

8 large Boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 2 inch chunks, season 

Season mix

1 t garlic granules 

1/2 t dried thyme

1/2 t dried rosemary 

Salt and pepper to taste

Season Chicken with season mix.

Olive oil lightly drizzled over chicken 

Bake preheated 400 degree oven 

3/4 way done on foiled lined sheet pan

3 large Gala apples cut into large wedges 

1 Onion sliced thin

1/2 c Apple cider

1/2 c chicken stock

1/8 c Apple Brandy or Bourbon 

1 T Dijon 

Heat this mixture.

All ingredients need to be warm.

Make enough heated chicken stock to cover Apple mixture and chicken in each jar.

9 Pint jars

Process 75 minutes at 10 lb pressure (or according to your altitude)

To serve after Canning, reheat liquid and add splash of cream. To thicken add cornstarch and water, add chicken and slightly shred.

Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.