Roasted Jalapeño Pork Stew

Ephesians 5:3-12

[3] But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. [4] Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. [5] For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous (that is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. [6] Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. [7] Therefore do not become partners with them; [8] for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light [9] (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), [10] and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. [11] Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. [12] For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret.

An ej original recipe!

1 lb pork shoulder chunks(toss in Mardi Gras seasoning) *

1 medium Onion sliced

1 T roasted Garlic

1-2 roasted Jalapeño, diced, seeds and spines removed ( I roasted mine over an open flame on my stove)

1 t sage

1/2 t thyme

1/2 t rosemary 

1/2 t salt

1/2 t black pepper

Chicken stock to cover

2 large Carrots, chopped

4 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes, chopped 

1/4 c Cabernet Sauvignon for de glazing

Clarified butter for sautéing 

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Add clarified butter to pressure cooker and heat.

Sauté onions, jalapeño and garlic.

Add seasoned pork and slightly brown.

Add wine to de glaze.

Add veggies, stock and seasonings.

Cover and bring up pressure.

Cook 35 minutes.

Bring pressure down, at this point you can eat as is or make a cornstarch slurry and thicken.

Pimento Cheese Quesadillas

 

 

 

Psalm 119:41-43

Waw

    [41] Let your steadfast love come to me, O LORD,

        your salvation according to your promise; 

    [42] then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me,

        for I trust in your word. 

    [43] And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,

        for my hope is in your rules.

Pimento cheese *

Medium tortillas 

Spreadable cream cheese

Clarified butter

Heat clarified butter in large skillet.

Spread one side of each tortilla thinly with cream cheese.

Thinly spread one side with prepared pimento cheese.

Fry until light golden brown.

Cut with pizza wheel.

Taste like cheese pizza!

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Inspired by Julia Child Beef Patties

Psalm 119:25

Daleth

    [25] My soul clings to the dust;

        give me life according to your word!

Best patty I ever had.

Tasted just like steak!

Beef patties

3/4 c chopped onion or shallots

2 T butter

1 lb Wagyu beef (Costco)

1 t salt

1/8 t cracked black pepper

1/8 t thyme

1 egg

Dredging mix

1/2 c flour

Fry mix

1 T butter

1 T oil

Sauce

1/2 c Cabernet Sauvignon 

2 T butter

Cook onions, in butter, slowly until tender.

Add to a large bowl, add onions, all seasonings, egg and beef.

Gently work into beef.

Make into 5 Patties.

Cover with wax paper or parchment and put in freezer for 30 minutes.

Melt butter and oil together.

Gently flour Patties.

Sear Patties on medium high heat.

Lower to medium and cook until done.

Hold Patties on warm in oven.

Wipe out pan, but reserve fond.

Heat wine and reduce.

Remove from heat and add butter.

Sauce should be slightly thick.

Pour sauce over Patties.

Inspired by Julia Stuffed Mushrooms

 

 

 

Psalm 119:14-16

    [14] In the way of your testimonies I delight

        as much as in all riches. 

    [15] I will meditate on your precepts

        and fix my eyes on your ways. 

    [16] I will delight in your statutes;

        I will not forget your word.

12 large button mushrooms, cleaned

7 T butter( I used clarified )

2 T chopped shallots

1/2 T flour

1/2 c half and half

3 T chopped parsley 

1/4 c Unexpected Cheddar ( Trader Joe's) 

Clean mushrooms.

Remove and reserve stems.

Squeeze stems in paper towels to remove liquid.

Season with salt and pepper.

Brush top and bottom with butter and set on parchment lined pan.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 

On medium heat, sauté shallots in butter until tender. 

Stir in cream until thickened.

Stir in parsley, seasonings and cheese. 

Remove from heat.

Stuff mushrooms.

Bake 15 minutes, top rack.

Mardi Gras Seasoned Butter BBQ Chicken Thighs

Ephesians 3:8-12

[8] To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, [9] and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things, [10] so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. [11] This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, [12] in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.

An ej original recipe!

Pack of Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs ( I used 4)

1/2 Lemon juiced

Mardi Gras rub *

Clarified butter

BBQ sauce (optional)

Lay thighs out, put slits across short side.

Squeeze lemon generously over thighs.

Drizzle rub over thighs.

Drizzle butter over thighs.

Lightly salt.

Cook preheated 400 degree oven, middle rack, for 20 minutes, flip, season and cook 10 minutes more.

Ck temp, should be 165 degrees.

Flip back over.

Drizzle BBQ sauce over, put under broiler for 5 minutes.

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