What is better with pulled pork than a piquant vinegar based slaw? I can’t think of much, so I am going with this Savory Sriracha Slaw. The preparation is quick and it only needs an hour or 2 for the flavors to meld and marry. There are many ways to tweak this recipe – tonight I went with the savory style using herbs de provence (that’s right… I bet no one thought I would be going there!) Savory Sriracha Slaw Ingredients: 1/4 of small head of red cabbage, julienned…
In preparation for tomorrow’s pulled pork dinner, I want to brine the pork shoulder overnight. I know it seems like extra work, but the results will speak for themselves – trust me! Here are the ingredients I use to create my brine. Pulled Pork Brine Ingredients: 2 – 3 lb pork shoulder 1/3 cup salt 2 tsp Smoky Mesquite grinder 1/2 tsp ground Chipotle Chili 1 bay leaf 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp minced onion 1/4 fresh cracked black pepper 2 tbsp molasses 1 qt water (or enough to…
With some of the hottest days of the year this week, let’s face it – no one wants to be inside cooking dinner. So tonight, it is hamburgers on the barbecue. But not just a boring or everyday hamburger, this one has pizzazz! Introducing the kimchi cheeseburger!!! Just think of how perfect this burger is. No lettuce, no pickles, no onion – but all those flavor aspects are there in the kimchi. And this is a quick dinner to make. While the grill was getting warmed up, I seasoned the ground beef patties…
Tonight, I decided to make a quick chicken stir fry. With fresh vegetables, Thai cargo rice, and lean chicken breast, this meal is healthy and balanced. Using several different sauces creates a wonderful variety of flavors in the final dish. Are you ready to give this recipe a try? Spicy and Sweet Chicken Stir Fry Ingredients: – Stir fry 1 chicken breast, cut into 3/4 inch cubes 1 carrot, halved and bias sliced 1 stalk of celery, bias sliced 1/2 small onion, radially sliced 2 tsp mined garlic 1 1/2 cup broccoli…
I hope that title caught your eye, because I believe it is where it all starts. Having a weekly menu allows you to shop efficiently and use fresh ingredients timely. Here is a quick example of what I mean… Say I feel like making beef fajitas. I would need some beef, onions, peppers, carrots, tortillas, seasonings, maybe an avocado and/or tomato. When cooking for one, I will only be using half the onion and half the pepper. I bet the smallest package of beef is about a pound and I don’t need…
