Well its a new year, time for some new stuff!! New Year’s dinner for us was always pork and sauerkraut, & I did not disappoint my mom (in heaven, & I miss ya!) this year! Crock pot pork tenderloins in sauerkraut is easy & yummy Just place pork in crock, add as much sauerkraut as you’d like – we LIKE a LOT! Add some caraway seed – a tsp or two, black pepper to taste and a splash of apple cider vinegar – about 1/4 cup. Cook on low for 8 hours. YUM! We like to serve with jacked up baked beans, johnny cake (corn bread) & collard greens!!
Cooking Tips for Microwaves
November 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Microwave ovens are one of the most common appliances in today’s kitchens. In fact, you would be hard pressed to walk into any kitchen and not find a microwave lurking in the background. The convenience and ease of use that a microwave brings to the cooking world has made it one of the most trusted and used appliances in the modern era.
But these wonderful machines aren’t just for popping a bag of popcorn or heating some water up for a cup of tea. There are plenty of things you can do to help make healthy and delicious meals fast and simple.
Older microwaves had a difficult time cooking things all the way through. Even though a microwave cooks from the inside out, the original versions did not have the rotating plate that you set food on like the newer models today. This meant you had to physically turn your food every few minutes to get an even cooking temperature.
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Steaming vegetables has become very popular over the last few years and doing this in a microwave is much faster and less of a hassle than steaming on the stove. The one thing you should remember is to make sure that the vegetables are all cut approximately the same in size and thickness. Then, you need to arrange larger pieces around the outside edge and the smaller pieces on the inside. You should also use a fork or knife to pierce veggies like potatoes that have skins to keep them from cracking open from the pressure building up inside.
With dishes that will require stirring, you should place a smaller bowl inside a larger bowl (both microwave safe, of course) and pour the liquid you are cooking in the larger bowl.
Having this smaller open space will allow the food to basically stir itself, in a way, as it is cooking. Make sure you cover your food as well to avoid spills and splatters from making your microwave a mess.
When it comes time to clean, you can get rid of offending smells by placing a cup of water with a slice of lemon in it on high for two minutes. The citrus will take out any offending smells and help clean your microwave. Or you can throw in your kitchen sponge, washed out with some dishsoap on it for 15 seconds, then wipe down the entire oven! It even gets rid of the nasty smell from the sponge!!
Easy Recipes for Crock Pot Ribs
November 26, 2011 by 6 Comments
It’s easy to make mouth watering, fall off the bone pork ribs when you’re cooking with a crock pot. Crock pots are perfect for cooking ribs because they cook at such a low temperature over a long time. The covered slow cooker seals in the juices of the meat while it’s cooking. A broiler may be used before or after the slow cooking to achieve a nice sear on the ribs. Here are some easy recipes for crock pot ribs that you can make in your home without the use of a grill.
Crock Pot Barbecue Ribs
What you need:
3 lbs baby back pork ribs
1 regular size bottle barbecue sauce (10 -15 oz)
1 large onion, sliced
barbecue rub
What you do:
Cut ribs into serving size pieces, but small enough to fit in your crock-pot.
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Rub ribs thoroughly with barbecue rub. Broil for 10-15 minutes. Ribs should be nicely seared, but not blackened or charred.
Put ribs over the onion in a 4-6 quart crock-pot. Pour barbecue sauce over the ribs. Cover and cook on low for 6-9 hours. Ribs should be falling off the bone when done.
Crock Pot Asian Spareribs
What you need:
4 lbs pork spareribs
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 c beef broth
1/3 c soy sauce
1/4 c ketchup
1/4 c honey
1 medium onion, sliced
1 t salt
1/2 t black pepper
red pepper flakes or chili paste per taste (optional)
What you do:
Place ribs in an airtight container and cover with onions. Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix. Pour mixture over ribs and place in refrigerator for 4-8 hours, turning ribs in marinade at least one time.
Place ribs under broiler for 10-15 minutes and broil. Ribs should be nicely seared, but not blackened or charred. Add ribs, onion and marinade to the crock-pot. Cook on low for 8-10 hours.
May add some chili paste or red pepper flakes to marinade for a spicier version.
Crock pot or slow cooker heating temperatures may widely vary per model. To ensure proper cooking, make sure you leave the cover on the crock pot. Removing the cover for even a little bit releases all the heat trapped inside and adds cooking time to your meal.
Cooking with a Crock Pot…
November 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Crock pot cooking has a glorious past! In grandma’s day the crock pot was called the slow cooker. She would load it up with roast beef and potatoes, or chicken and vegetables, and let it simmer all day long, filling the house with the delicious aroma. Crock pot cooking makes it easy to cook a meal to perfection. Tender morsels, rich sauces and broths, all combine in a meal that would have been difficult to achieve without crock pot cooking. Conventional cooking usually requires a good deal of time and energy, two things which are in short supply in this busy age. Most working people these days don’t have the time to stand around watching the stove. Crock pot cooking is the answer for old fashioned nutritious meals. Throw a few good ingredients in the pot in the morning, and come home that evening to a tasty meal just like grandma used to make!
Crock pot cooking is easier than ever before.
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Crock pot cooking is easier than ever before. Temperature systems and timing mechanisms allow precise control. Electronic safeguards allow cooks to put their minds at rest and go on with their day, knowing that the crock pot is doing what it’s designed to do. Some models are even designed to be microwavable, which is great for reheating leftovers. Cleaning up after crock pot cooking is made easier too! Surfaces are dishwasher-safe and Teflon coated, making clean-up a breeze.
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