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I love to cook. It is an expression of love for me. I hope you will enjoy the recipes I post. May the Lord bless and keep each of you!



Prov. 31:15 She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household and portions for her maidens.

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Sunday, April 7, 2024

Sake Paste Pork Belly Bites





























Psalm 79:6


    [6] Pour out your anger on the nations

        that do not know you,

    and on the kingdoms

        that do not call upon your name!



An ej original recipe!!


Small slab of Pork belly ( I had 12 chunks and froze another 12) got at Aldi 

Trim some fat, cut into 1 inch thick strips, then 2 inch chunks

Slather on sake Paste 

Place in fridge a few hours on plate uncovered 


Sake paste

1 t sake (found at Publix)

1 t brown sugar

1 t garlic granules 

1 t onion powder 

1 t coarse sea salt

1 t coarse black pepper

1 t mustard seeds

Mix to get paste, set aside


Bring pork belly out to counter and let sit 20 minutes 

Set Air Fryer to 400 degrees 

Place rack on foil pan

Add 1/2 c water

Spray rack with nonstick 

Cook fat side up 20 minutes

Lower temp to 350

Flip and cook another 15 minutes 

Flip and test internal temp 

Needs to be 160 degrees

If necessary cook additional time to reach temp

You can add sauce if you want but not necessary 

Saturday, April 6, 2024

Chicken Thigh Buffalo Bites





























 

 

Psalm 77:13-14


    [13] Your way, O God, is holy.

        What god is great like our God? 

    [14] You are the God who works wonders;

        you have made known your might among the peoples.



1-3/4 lb of Boneless skinless chicken thighs, trim some fat and cut into 2 -3 inch chunks


Marinate overnight in fridge in water just to cover

1/4 c salt

1/4 c sugar

1/4 c Sweet Baby Ray buffalo sauce


Drizzle Spoon Sauce 

1-1/4 c Sweet Baby Ray Buffalo sauce

1/4 c Maple syrup

1 T melted butter

1 t olive oil

Mix and set aside


Crisping slurry for brushing 

2 T olive oil

1 T cornstarch 

Mix and set aside 


Place chicken bites on sprayed with non stick rack on 13x9 foil pan filled with 1/2 c water

Spoon sauce over chicken pieces

Set air Fryer to 375

Cook 20 minutes 

Flip, cook an additional 10 minutes, ck internal temp, should be at least 165 degrees

Brush on crisping slurry

Cook 3-4 minutes until bites begin to crisp

Serve with garlic potatoes and tossed salad

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Instant Pot Wood Fired Garlic Rub Black Pepper Cola Pulled Pork






























Titus 1:2-3


[2] in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began [3] and at the proper time manifested in his word through the preaching with which I have been entrusted by the command of God our Savior;



An ej original recipe!



3 lb Pork butt, trimmed of some of the fat and cut into chunks and rubbed

Use half for BBQ and freeze rest for Stew  


BBQ sauce of your choice for serving


Rub ingredients 

2 T Kinder Wood Fired Garlic 

1 T Black pepper


Put rub on pork chunks

Sear in oil in the IP 

Add 2 coke minis

Set to meat setting for 55 minutes, do a quick release after cook time

Reserve 1 c drippings

Pull pork and cover with BBQ sauce, put in foil pan and broil in oven until little crispy bits form on meat

Pour a little juice from pot on meat and toss

Enjoy BBQ sandwiches, Nachos etc!!


Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Ground Chicken Asian Burger






























Philippians 4:13


[13] I can do all things through him who strengthens me.



An ej original recipe!!



1 lb ground chicken 

Small Shallot, diced 

1/4 c 3 cheese blend ( I used Italian)

1/8 c Panko 

1 t Heavy cream

Seasoned salt and black pepper, to taste

1 t Asian BBQ sauce( I like Bachans Japanese) 

Mix and form into 6 patties

Put in freezer 15 min

Add 1 t oil to skillet, heat and fry on one side 6 min and flip

Cook to a temp of 165

Serve on brioche bun with more Asian BBQ sauce, onion, thin cucumber slices and carrots

Friday, March 22, 2024

Philly Cheese Steak Poutine
































Psalm 69:30


    [30] I will praise the name of God with a song;

        I will magnify him with thanksgiving.



An ej original recipe!

 

 

1 c Left over steak, sliced into thin small chunks


3 servings Shoestring Fries, air fried

Set aside

Gravy 

1 t olive Oil

1/2 of a Onion, sliced 

1 t Roasted garlic 

Pinch red pepper flakes 

Pinch thyme, rosemary, oregano 

1/2 t of wood fired garlic seasoning 

Pinch of salt and pepper

1 t Worcestershire sauce

1-1/2 c beef broth

Stir fry onions, garlic and seasonings in oil.

Add steak. 

Add broth and Worcestershire sauce.

Reduce and thicken with cornstarch slurry.

Add cheese, melt in microwave.

Garnish with green onions.

 

Garnish


1 c Cheese mix

Cheddar 

Smoked Gouda

Extreme cheddar 


Green onions