Authentic Pork Carnitas

The carnitas recipes vary by region.

18 Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things. 

19 Blessed be his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory! Amen and Amen!  - Psalm 72:18-19

2 lbs Pork butt, cut into chunks, fatty pork is best

1/2 t cinnamon 

1/8 c olive oil

1 T roasted Garlic 

1 T Salt

1/8 c Eagle brand condensed milk

1/2 small can Coke

Water to cover

Cover, bake 1-1/2 hrs on 400 degrees.

After 1-1/2 hours, may need to add more water if pork isn't tender enough and cook 30 minutes longer.

Crisp up in oven with lid off or on flat top.

The toppings are a must!!

This is on the sweet side in taste so it needs the saltiness of the cheese, the heat from salsa, the freshness from cilantro and the bite from the onions.

Chop, serve on fire roasted flour tortillas with fresh chopped cilantro, sliced red onions, crumbled Queso Fresco and salsa verde

Fried Eggplant Smashed Sirloin Sliders

Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in his ways!  - Psalm 128:1

What can I say, delicious!! 

The taste is like a fried green tomato on a burger!

Sirloin meat, enough for 2 burgers, season with seasoned salt

Drizzle of olive oil

Toasted Slider Buns, I used Publix bakery dinner rolls

Fried eggplant 

Thin sliced Tomatoes and onions

Yellow mustard 

Melted Cheese placed on bun, I used sharp white cheddar

Mash the seasoned burgers, you want them to hang off buns. 

In a skillet, on medium high heat, fry in oil.

Heavily weigh down foil covered patties with a press or small cast iron skillet.

They cook really quickly. 

Assemble with trimmings!

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MiMi's Chicken and Orzo Pot Pie

if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. - 2 Chronicles 7:14

An ej original recipe!

2 boxed fresh regular pie shells, keep cold.

Makes 2 12x7 pans, I get mine from Sam's club

1/4 c Orzo, cooked al dented and set aside

Filling

2 Rotisserie chicken breast

1 can Cream of chicken soup

1/4 c cream

1/8 c milk

1/2 c water

1 can 5 oz. evaporated milk

1/2 t dried rosemary

1/2 t dried thyme

1/2 dried sage

Veggies

1 c Green English Peas, frozen

1c fresh baby Spinach

1/2 c Leeks,chopped 

1/8 c Celery, chopped 

1 Carrot, sliced thin

1 t clarified butter

Sauté veggies in butter until tender.

Add chicken, soup, cooked Orzo, seasonings and wet ingredients.

Cook until slightly thickened.

Set aside while doing crust.

Right before use, cut shells in half. 

Place half in bottom of pan.

Lightly brown in a 350 degree oven, bottom rack.

Fill, cover with top crust, do 3 slits in top.

Bake 20 minutes or until crust lightly browns.

Beef Tenderloin Tips in Mushroom Leek Red Wine Gravy

39 "'See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god beside me; I kill and I make alive; I wound and I heal; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand. 

40 For I lift up my hand to heaven and swear, As I live forever,  - Deuteronomy 32:39-40

Such a delicious dish!! 

These are so tender and delicious!! Ready in about 20 minutes verses braising for hours!!!

I pack of Tenderloin tips, or you could cut your own 1/2 inch chunks out of Filets 

Seasoned meat tenderizer sprinkle over tips

2 T Flour, sprinkle over tips and using hands, toss 

Sear tips in 2 t olive oil, remove to plate.

Thin Gravy 

1/2 c Leeks 

1/2 c Mushrooms

1 t olive oil

1/4 c Red Wine ( I used Cabernet Sauvignon) 

1 T roasted Garlic

1 t Beef broth base seasoning

1 c Water

Add oil, heat, add veggies.

When veggies are tender, add beef seasoning.

Add wine, reduce slightly, add water, reduce to slightly thicken, add tips back in. 

Serve over rice or mashed potatoes!

Mardi Gras Seasoning Like On Publix Wings

3 For I will proclaim the name of the LORD; ascribe greatness to our God! 

4 "The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he.  - Deuteronomy 32:3-4

2 T dried rosemary 

2 T chili powder

1 T kosher salt

1 T garlic granules 

1 T dried ground oregano 

1 T creole seasoning

1-1/2 t smoked cumin

1 t dry mustard

1 t smoked paprika 

1 t black pepper

Mix well.

Refrigerate.

Lightly cover brined chicken thighs, legs or wings! 

Must use bone-in, skin on!

Haven't tried breast yet! 

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