Skillet Pork Chops

Skillet Pork Chops

I used rib end pork chops. They were about 1/2″ thick. Adjust cooking times if using thicker chops. These turned out delicious! Reminded me of my Grand Byrd’s cooking! Ingredients2 pork chops (I’ve used rib end, and center cut which were about...
Chili Pie

Chili Pie

I did a version of this for our Canterbury Students. Sherry loved the cornbread crust. I used mushrooms and spinach because I had them on hand and I wanted to “stretch” the results. For a more “Mexican” feel, you may omit these. I’m not a...
Instructions for the Smokenator

Instructions for the Smokenator

   (Instruction Booklet PDF – 2017)  www.smokenator.com (Phone 888.205.1931)  ________________________________________________________   LONG Cook Times – Set Up and Temperature Management A loaded Smokenator box will fuel a cook of about 6...

Country Style Ribs with Chinese Five Spice

I heard this one on NPR.  Today, I used 4.77 pounds  country style ribs. Sprinkle with a generous amount of 5-spice. Place in the bottom of a cast iron dutch oven; cover with big jar of sour kraut. Then sprinkle with brown sugar. Cover and place in 350 oven.  ...
Brussels Sprouts Roasted with Sausage

Brussels Sprouts Roasted with Sausage

I originally tried this recipe from “Italian Food Forever.” It was very good just as she did it. But I with every bite, I kept thinking, this reminds me of pizza. So, I made some changes with the notion of making a topping for pizza….or perhaps a...

Tasso Making

Tasso Making I started with a boneless pork loin. This one was 4.85 lbs.   Then, I sliced it about 3/4 to 1″ thick; and placed them on a rack. I put a fan on them to dry them out. Note:  I’ve done the same thing with a Boston Butt; I just had to bone it...