BBRibs

Besides being an extra cold winter it was not good
for me. My 95 yr. old Mother had to go toi the
nursing home on Labor Day last year. Just before
Thanksgiving I had to put my dog down, he was
about 15. and my constant companion.

My Mom turned 96 Nov, 29 2017 and passed
away Jan 27 2018, We laid her to rest Feb 01
beside Dad.

I had not cooked on my smoker and was hungry
for some good BBQ. Jan 26 it was up to 50 deg..
so I did some BBRibs. I rubbed on some mustard
and my favorite rub, Galena St. Chicken & rib rub.
They set in the fridge about 5 hrs.

I used a 2-2-1 cook that seems to work best for me.
I did them on smoke for 2 hours at 250 deg. grill
level, wrapped in red butcher paper for two hours
with some BBQ sauce. Unwrapped and went to
260 deg. to set the sauce.for an hour. Tasted great.

Our sides was a baked potato and some Brussles
sprouts

My supper

Crepinettes

I saw using caul fat before but forgot about it. Some
call it lace fat. I saw the recipe for sausage patties
wrapped in it that sounded good.. You can see You
tube videos, just search on crepinettes.

You can season the sausage patties about any way
you want. The one I used with dried apricots and
pistachio nuts sounded good to me. If I make
some again will try peppers & onions.

We had potato cakes and applesauce with them.It
said the cauol fat only lasts a few days in the
fridge but freezes well. I think it would be good to
wrap pork loin or tenderloins with it.


Patties made & wrapped

Making the patties

Frying them

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Good taste

Chicken & Noodles

My wife went to the dentist Wed. so fixed her
chicken and noodles for supper. I had some good
Waltz's noodles and Keystone canned chicken to
use.

I added some broth, chopped onions, carrots &
celery to the Crockpot on high while I cooked the
noodles. I added the noodles & more broth, about
5 cups total.

My wife had hers as soup with buttered crackers.
I heated up some Bob Evan's mashed potatoes and
had mine over the mashed potatoes with English
muffins. Tasted good and we are having the
leftovers tonight.

My supper

Corn Chowder W/ Bacon

This weeks soup was corn chowder with bacon
and potatoes. I am always happy I have some
good fresh frozen corn from the summer to use
through the winter.

This recipe was from Pillsbury. I had two pound
bags of corn, fingerling potatoes and my butcher's
thick bacon. I did it in my crockpot, added all but
the cream & bacon at the end.

Last night I fried the 1/2 lb. bacon that was left.
We ate the last of the chowder with bacon and
cheese sandwiches. The chowder was great.

Click Here for printable recipe

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Fridays supper

White Chicken Chili

I am getting behind in my posts. Since Xmas we
have had frigid weather here. It warmed up this
week to 57 yesterday. I did get my smoker
cleaned up, so if I get warm weather I can us it.

We have had mostly soups, sandwiches and carry
ins. Last week I mad this white chicken chili. I
used a recipe from the Neely's of Food Network
for a guideline but made it mild. Their combo of
lime, chili powder, cumin and coriander make for
a great flavor profile. My wife liked it and the
grandson ate a big bowl of it. I had some Cholula
hot sauce to add to mine.

Click Here for printable recipe

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2018 Good Luck Meal

It has sure been a cold holiday season. Christmas
week I did get my smoked pistachios and Cajun
crackers made. Our son & wife had Christmas
dinner for both families Christmas eve. I didn't
feel up to par so I missed it.

For Christmas Day our son, wife & grandson
came down, our daughter was here. We had
shrimp cocktail, meatballs and jiffy corn pudding.
We exchanged gifts and had a good time.

The day after Christmas my wife's sister &
husband came, her aunt and two cousins and our
family all went out to eat.

For New Years Day I had my usual pork and kraut.
I also had some black eyed peas in honor of my
southern cousin's father. My pork & kraut was two
CS ribs and four polish sausages. I added a half
can of beer and water. I don't drain the kraut, we
like it sour.

My wife makes Knopfles, German drop noodles
she learned to make from her Mother. They take
on sour from the kraut and really make the dish.
For the black eyed peas I sauteed some onion in
butter, added a small can of green chilies and the
peas.

Our son was watching football but his wife and
son came to eat some good food and welcome in
the New Year. I was surprised the grandson tried
the peas and liked them!

My wife making the knopfles

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