In saucepan combine… 8 ounces fresh cranberries (washed) 1/2 cup apple juice 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed) dash of cinnamon Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes. Place in serving dish and allow to cool in the fridge.
Combine well (or grind together) - 2 pounds meat (can be beef, veal, pork, chicken, turkey, etc). This is my preferred ratio: 1 pound beef 1/2 pound veal 1/2 pound pork Combine in large mixing bowl… ground meat 1/2 cup unseasoned bread crumbs 2 eggs, beaten 8 sprigs fresh parsley, leaves only, chopped fine 1/2 cup of chives or green onions, chopped fine 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated pinch of salt pinch of black pepper Remove from heat and add Make meatballs about 1 1/2 inch in size. ...
Pulse in blender until just mixed… 1 quart fresh (locally grown) strawberries, tops removed 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon candied ginger Add… 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flake 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste) Pulse and slowly add… 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Blend to desired consistency (less is better). **Usage: **put in plastic zip lock bag with meat (pork or chicken) and refrigerate overnight. While meat is grilled or broiled, place remainder marinate in saucepan, bring to boil, then reduce to a simmer. Use sauce to baste meat every 5-10 minutes until done. ...
For those time you can’t fire up the smoker! Combine the following in a small bowl: 3 teaspoons black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt Rub mixture evenly over a 5 pound boneless pork butt. Place meat in a 6-quart slow cooker and add 1 cup water. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. ...
Mix (I use a blender) 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1/2 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 3 tablespoons chopped onion 2 cloves garlic (minced) 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablesppons soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil Good for 2 to 3 pounds of pork.