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Crock Pot Pork Back Ribs w/ Potatoes Au Gratin and Cut Italian Green Beans

Today’s Menu: Crock Pot Pork Back Ribs w/ Potatoes Au Gratin and Cut Italian Green Beans

For Breakfast on this Sunday Morning I toasted a Healthy Life English Muffin and topped it with a Poached Egg. Also had that every morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Our rain yesterday fizzled out, a lot of rolling thunder with a couple of brief down pours. All that it did was make the humidity higher! Today we got dumped on though. It poured on and off all day. We do need the rain though. Still very humid out again. I did manage to go to Kroger in between showers and pick up a few items for tomorrows Dinner. Not much else going on today but sitting back and watching the storms pass by! For Dinner tonight Mom’s Favorite, Crock Pot Pork Back Ribs w/ Potatoes Au Gratin and Cut Italian Green Beans.

Yesterday Mom made the comment “You know what sounds good?” So when she says that I know It’s time to make my Crock Pot Ribs. Mom’s favorite meal is my Crock Pot Pork Back Ribs and she’s been wanting some Ribs. So “what Mom wants Mom gets”. So Ribs it is for dinner tonight. She I picked up a package at Kroger yesterday, they always have top quality Pork. And these were some Pork Back Ribs, 4 1/2 lbs. worth! Last night before I went to bed I cut the Ribs in half, so they’ll fit in the Crock Pot, and put each half in a Hefty Gallon Plastic Bag then seasoned them with Sea Salt and Black Pepper and then covered the Ribs in JB’s Fat Boy Haug Waush BBQ Sauce to marinate all night in the fridge.

Then this morning I got out the Crock Pot, lined it with a Reynold’s Crock Pot Plastic Liner, and sprayed that with Pam Non-Stick Spray. Got the Ribs out of the fridge, discarded the Hefty Bags, and put them in the Crock Pot where I let them cook and simmer, on low, for about 8 hours. Long up in the afternoon you can start smelling the aroma of the Ribs, intoxicating! After 8 hours their ready and now for the hard part of cooking them, getting them out whole without breaking them up! Their that tender, when eating them you need no knife, the bones just slide out. Tender, moist and just full of flavor! For all of us JB’s Fat Boy Sauces and Rubs can’t be beat. The Ribs were incredible! Plus I love using that Crock Pot, no mess and with the plastic liner in the Crock Pot little to no clean-up. Just wipe it down and store it for the next time. I would like to thank who ever invented the Crock Pot Liners! I always use them when using the Crock Pot.

For side dishes I prepared some Idahoan Au Gratin Homestyle Casserole. I left the Idahoan Product info and instructions at the end of the post. Then I heated up a can of Allens Cut Italian Green Beans. For dessert/snack later I had a ball of fresh Mozzarella that I sliced thin and served on Ritz Whole Grain Crackers.

Idahoan Au Gratin Homestyle Casserole

Product Description

There’s no better way to start a savory Au Gratin homestyle casserole than with world-famous Idaho® potatoes, which is why you’ll taste only 100% grown-in-Idaho potatoes in this rich & cheesy side. For family meals or for special occasions, this cheesy, delicious dish is sure to please.

Preparation Instructions

Oven Directions

Best for Golden Browning

PREHEAT oven to 450°F. COMBINE potatoes and sauce mix in 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
STIR in 1 1/2 cups boiling water, 3/4 cup milk, and 1 1/2 Tbsp. margarine or butter with whisk.
BAKE uncovered for 25 minutes or until top is golden brown and potatoes are tender (sauce will thicken slightly when cooling).
Remove from oven and let stand a few minutes before serving.
BAKING NOTES: To prepare 2 casseroles at once, double all ingredients, increase baking dish size accordingly, and bake about 30 min. To bake potatoes and roast meat at the same time, bake at 375°F for about 45 min; 350°F for about 50 min; or 325°F for about 60 min.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving Unprepared Prepared
Calories 100 160
Total Fat 1g* 2% 9%
Saturated Fat 0g 0% 8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 2%
Sodium 590mg 25% 28%
Total Carbohydrates 20g 7% 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4% 4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 2g
http://www.idahoan.com/products/retail/augratin-homestyle-casserole

BBQ Country Style Ribs w/ Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and Baked French Bread

October 27, 2015 at 4:54 PM | Posted in BBQ, JB's Fatboy Sauces and Rub, Pork, ribs | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Bob Evan's Mashed Potatoes, Canned Green Beans, Cooking, Country Style Ribs, Dinner, Food, Garlic, JB's Fat Boy Sauces and Rubs, Pork, recipes, Roasting

Today’s Menu: BBQ Country Style Ribs w/ Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and Baked French Bread

After Breakfast I went to McDonald’s to pick up Mom and Dad’s Breakfast. As I was leaving McDonald’s I was coming to a red light and started slowing down and my brake line busted. I wasn’t going very fast so it was easy to stop, and I was close to home. Called a tow truck when I got home and had it towed to the mechanic I always use. My car has 148,000 miles on it and I’m replacing a few things on now and then but still cheaper than a car payment. Just hope my run of car problems don’t continue! Anyway for dinner tonight it’s all comfort food! I prepared BBQ Country Style Ribs w/ Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and Baked French Bread.

While in Kroger yesterday I noticed they had Country Style Pork Ribs on sale so I picked a package up. So tonight I’m preparing BBQ Country Style Ribs. A simple and easy recipe to prepare. I’ll need: 1 package Country Style Pork Ribs, Minced Garlic, Sea Salt, JB”s Fat Boy HaugWaush BBQ Sauce, and JB’s Fat Boy Premium All Purpose Rub.

Then to prepare them I preheated the oven to 250 degrees F. In a shallow baking pan I placed the ribs in a single layer; salted and applied the Rub. Spread the garlic on the ribs. Bake in a preheated oven for 2 hours – the ribs should be tender. Drained the grease and liquid. Poured the BBQ sauce over the ribs. Returned to oven and bake one more hour at 200 to 250 degrees F. And let’s eat! Fantastic BBQ flavor and the ribs were so moist and tender! We have a good “Keeper Recipe” for Country Style Ribs!

For one side I heated up some Bob Evan’s Mashed Potatoes. Just microwave for 6 minutes and serve. Just as good as homemade, if not better.

Home Canned Green Beans

Then I opened up a Mason Jar of our Canned Green Beans, canned in the Summer of 2013. Love these Beans, they taste just as fresh as the day we bought them. I also baked a loaf of Pillsbury Rustic French Bread, Mom’s favorite. For dessert later tonight a Healthy Choice Frozen Dark Fudge Swirl Frozen Greek Yogurt.

BBQ Country Style Ribs

Ingredients
10 country-style pork ribs
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
Directions
1 – Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
2 – In a shallow baking pan or roaster, place ribs in a single layer; salt if desired. Spread the garlic on the ribs. Bake in a preheated oven for 2 hours – the ribs should be tender. Drain any grease and liquid. Pour BBQ sauce over the ribs. Return to oven and bake one more hour at 200 to 250 degrees F.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/23221/bbq-country-style-ribs/?internalSource=staff%20pick&referringId=996&referringContentType=recipe%20hub

Crock Pot BBQ Pork Shoulder Sandwiches w/ Baked Crinkle Fries

September 11, 2015 at 4:53 PM | Posted in JB's Fatboy Sauces and Rub, Ore - Ida, Pork, pulled pork | 2 Comments
Tags: BBQ, Cooking, Crock Pots, Dinner, Food, JB's Fat Boy Sauces and Rubs, Ore Ida Cr, Pork Shoulder, recipes, Rubs

Today’s Menu: Crock Pot BBQ Pork Shoulder Sandwiches w/ Baked Crinkle Fries

Up bright and early this morning. For Breakfast I prepared some Pillsbury Buttermilk Biscuit Waffles and a couple of slices of Smithfield Ham. I use the small Pillsbury Biscuits, fewer calories and carbs. I just put in 1 Biscuit in the Waffle Maker and cook for 2 1/2 minutes and done! Makes a god little Waffle. After Breakfast I got my Pork Shoulder in the Crock Pot and started. From there outside, leaves everywhere. Got the leaf blower out and got that all cleaned up. Then got the cart out for the afternoon. Finally some nice weather out there. Less humid and high around 80 degrees. Rode around the neighborhood and spent some time down by the lake, just enjoying the day! So for dinner tonight I prepared Crock Pot BBQ Pork Shoulder Sandwiches w/ Baked Crinkle Fries.

I had a Pork Shoulder (Boston Roast) in the freezer so I pulled it out yesterday morning and let it thaw in the fridge. I used a real easily prepared recipe for it. Using one of my favorite cooking vessels, the Crock Pot. To make this I’ll need the following; Pork Shoulder or Boston Roast (about 4 to 7 pounds, bone-in or boneless), 1/4 cup of Water, JB’s Fat Boy Premium All-Purpose Rub, and JB’s Fat Boy HaugWaush BBQ Sauce.

Last night before I went to bed I applied the Rub all over Pork Shoulder and sealed it in a plastic bag. Let it Refrigerate until ready to use the next day. Pulled the Pork Shoulder from the fridge, shaking off any excess Rub. Then to prepare it I lined my Crock Pot with a Reynolds Crock Pot Plastic Bag Liner and sprayed that with Pam Cooking Spray w/ Olive Oil. Love these Crock Pot Liners, makes for an easy cleanup! Turned the Crock Pot on High. Placed the Meat in the slow cooker with Water. Covered and cooked on High for 1 hour. Turned it to Low and cooked 7 to 9 hours longer, until very tender. Removed the Roast and discarded the fat and juices. Shredded the Pork; returned it to slow cooker. Mixing a little BBQ Sauce into the Meat for more flavor. Cover and cooked on Low for about 1 hour longer, until hot. Served on a Kroger Lite Wheat Bun. With Coleslaw (Optional) and extra BBQ Sauce on the side. Nothing but a winning Pork Shoulder Dish! So tender and seasoned just right with Rub and BBQ Sauce. A lot of leftovers for some delicious Sandwiches!

For a side I baked some Ore Ida Crinkle Fries, love those Potatoes! For dessert later tonight a Healthy Choice Dark Fudge Swirl Frozen Greek Yogurt.

Crock Pot BBQ Pork Shoulder

INGREDIENTS
Pork Shoulder or Boston Butt, about 4 to 7 pounds, bone-in or boneless
1/4 cup of Water
JB’s Fat Boy Premium All-Purpose Rub
JB’s Fat Boy HaugWaush BBQ Sauce

PREPARATION

1 – The night before apply the Rub all over Pork Shoulder and seal in a plastic bag. Refrigerate until ready to use the next day.

2 – Place the meat in the slow cooker with water.

3 – Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour. Turn to LOW and cook 7 to 9 hours longer, until very tender. Remove roast and discard fat and juices. Chop or shred the pork; return to slow cooker. Mix a little barbecue sauce into the meat for flavor. Cover and cook on LOW for about 1 hour longer, until hot.

4 – Serve on sandwich buns with coleslaw (Optional) and extra barbecue sauce on the side.

Crockpot BBQ Pork Shoulder w/ Boiled Baby Carrots and Roasted Yukon Potatoes with Rosemary

August 9, 2015 at 4:34 PM | Posted in carrots, JB's Fatboy Sauces and Rub, Pork, potatoes | 1 Comment
Tags: Baby Carrots, Baking, BBQ, Cooking, Crockpot BBQ Pork Shoulder, Dinner, Food, Herbs, JB's Fat Boy Sauces and Rubs, Pork, Spices, Yukon Gold Potatoes

Today’s Menu: Crockpot BBQ Pork Shoulder w/ Boiled Baby Carrots and Roasted Yukon Potatoes with Rosemary

It’s a typical Ohio Summer Day outside today! Hot and Humid, but not overly bad. Had a light Breakfast and then my morning workout. I got my Pork Shoulder going in the Crock Pot and then gave the Kitchen and Fridge a good cleaning. Ran the vacuum and dusted, and cleaning was done for the day! Not much else going on so it was the sofa and remote for me. For dinner tonight I prepared a Crockpot BBQ Pork Shoulder w/ Boiled Baby Carrots and Roasted Yukon Potatoes with Rosemary.

I had been wanting some Pork Shoulder for a while. So while I was at Kroger yesterday I picked one up. I used a real easily prepared recipe for it. Using one of my favorite cooking vessels, the Crock Pot. To make this I’ll need the following; Pork Shoulder or Boston Butt (about 4 to 7 pounds, bone-in or boneless), 1/4 cup of Water, JB’s Fat Boy Premium All-Purpose Rub, and JB’s Fat Boy HaugWaush BBQ Sauce.

The night before I applied the Rub all over Pork Shoulder and sealed it in a plastic bag. Refrigerate until ready to use the next day. Pulled the Pork Shoulder from the fridge, shaking off any excess Rub. Then to prepare it I lined my Crock Pot with a Reynolds Crock Pot Plastic Bag Liner and sprayed that with Pam Cooking Spray w/ Olive Oil. Turned the Crock Pot on High. Placed the Meat in the slow cooker with Water. Covered and cooked on High for 1 hour. Turned it to Low and cooked 7 to 9 hours longer, until very tender. Removed the Roast and discarded the fat and juices. Shredded the Pork; returned it to slow cooker. Mixing a little BBQ Sauce into the Meat for more flavor. Cover and cooked on Low for about 1 hour longer, until hot. Served on a Aunt Millie’s Reduced Calorie Sandwich Bun. With Coleslaw (Optional) and extra BBQ Sauce on the side. Nothing but a winning Pork Shoulder Dish! So tender and seasoned just right with Rub and BBQ Sauce. A lot of leftovers for some delicious Sandwiches!

For one side dish I prepared Boiled Baby Carrots. I used a can of Kroger Baby Carrots, just heat in a sauce pan in its own juices and serve. I use these all the time, just as good as fresh and easier to prepare.

Then for the other side I prepared Roasted Yukon Potatoes with Rosemary. I’ll need; Yukon Gold Potatoes (cut in wedges), 1 tablespoon Dried Rosemary, 1 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, and McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Peppercorn Medley. To prepare I preheated the oven to 425 degrees F. Tossed the Potatoes, Dried Rosemary, Olive Oil, and Sea Salt and Pepper. Then on a foil lined baking sheet arrange the Potatoes cut side down and roast until fork tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Potatoes and Carrots and Pork, a perfect trio combo for dinner. For dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Pudding topped with Cool Whip Free.

Crockpot BBQ Pork Shoulder

INGREDIENTS
Pork Shoulder or Boston Butt, about 4 to 7 pounds, bone-in or boneless
1/4 cup of Water
JB’s Fat Boy Premium All-Purpose Rub
JB’s Fat Boy HaugWaush BBQ Sauce

PREPARATION

1 – The night before apply the Rub all over Pork Shoulder and seal in a plastic bag. Refrigerate until ready to use the next day.

2 – Place the meat in the slow cooker with water.

4 – Serve on sandwich buns with coleslaw (Optional) and extra barbecue sauce on the side.

BBQ Buffalo Short Rib Sandwich w/ Baked Fries

February 17, 2015 at 5:57 PM | Posted in JB's Fatboy Sauces and Rub, Wild Idea Buffalo | Leave a comment
Tags: Aunt Millie's Reduced Calorie Hamburger Buns, Cooking, Dinner, Food, JB's Chipotle BBQ Sauce, Ore Ida Steak Fries, recipes, Wild Idea Buffalo, Wild Idea Buffalo Wine Braised Short Ribs

Today’s Menu: BBQ Buffalo Short Rib Sandwich w/ Baked Fries

We ended up with 5″ or 6″ of snow, 10″-12″ just south of us. They’re calling for another 1″ overnight plus the bitter cold Artic blast comes in with it. They said it will struggle to hit 5 degrees for at least a couple of days. Finished up some laundry early this morning after Breakfast. Then I took Mom to Kroger to pick up a few items we needed. The main roads were all clear, just snow on the side roads. For dinner tonight I used the leftover Buffalo Short Ribs from last night’s dinner. I prepared BBQ Buffalo Short Rib Sandwich w/ Baked Fries.

Yesterday’s Buffalo Wine Braised Short Ribs makes today’s BBQ Buffalo Short Rib Sandwich. I used the leftovers and reheated it in a small sauce pan on medium heat. Served it on an Aunt Millie’s Reduced Calorie Whole grain Bun. Topped it with JB’s Fat Boy Chipotle BBQ Sauce. JB’s BBQ Sauces are the best I’ve ever found. They have several different kinds and all are incredible! To go with Sandwich I baked some Ore Ida Steak Fries.

Wild Idea Buffalo – 2 lb. Wine Braised Short Ribs
Our meaty short ribs are browned with onion, carrots and celery, then de-glazed with red wine and braised low and slow until tender. This flavorful, boneless, savory meal can be table ready in ten minutes. Simply thaw package contents and place in a covered saucepan over medium heat and heat through – then sit back, enjoy, and take all the credit.

2 lb. package

Ingredients: Grass-Fed Buffalo, Red Wine, Shallot, Garlic, Tomato Juice, Water Sea Salt, Organic: Black Pepper, Thyme, Rosemary, Beef Broth, Butter, Parsley.
http://buy.wildideabuffalo.com/collections/monthly-special/products/wine-braised-short-ribs

JB’s Fat Boy All Natural BBQ

JB’s Fat Boy is a line of products created to enhance every meal and barbequing experience. From our variety of barbecue sauces and rub you will find an excellence of product that is hard to surpass in today’s market.
While traveling the country in barbeque competition, we learned about the benefits of adding seasoning to any meat. Doing so not only adds flavor, but also seals in the precious juices that keep the meat moist. After much experimentation we developed a line of seven rubs that have what we believe to be the perfect combination of ingredients to complement the flavor of any meat they are used on. Beyond meat, these rubs make a great addition to casseroles and everyday family recipes. When added to sour cream they also make a delightful dip.
Our line of sauces are distinctly different from those of our competitors. We use very little water in production, which results in a sauce that is thicker in texture and more fully flavored. When applied to a meat product and heated briefly this thicker sauce caramelizes on top of the meat. This keeps our distinctive sauce on top of the meat, which is where we believe it belongs.
Our goal is to make every meal distinctively memorable and we hope our products can help you achieve that. Be sure to try each and every one of them, and see for yourself.
Chipotle Sauce
Kick a little heat into the everyday meal by adding some chipotle sauce to any meat product. Serve directly as a condiment or coat on grilled meats during the last few minutes of cooking. Sauce will caramelize on meat when heated through.
Warning: Consumer should keep food area open and available, as frequent use of this sauce may result in unanticipated charging back to the table for more.
Shake well before using. Refrigerate after opening. Made in the USA.
Ingredients: Red ripe tomatoes, brown sugar, mustard, natural smoke flavor, filtered water, vinegar, honey, chipotle, kosher salt, onion, garlic, natural flavor, turmeric, tamarind and spices.
https://jbsfatboy.com/

Pulled Pork Sandwiches with JB’s Fat Boy Haug Waush BBQ Sauce and…

November 15, 2014 at 6:13 PM | Posted in JB's Fatboy Sauces and Rub, Pork, potatoes, pulled pork | Leave a comment
Tags: Cooking, Crock Pot, Dinner, Food, JB's Fat Boy Sauces, Pork, Pork Shoulder, Potatoes, Pulled Pork BBQ, recipes

Today’s Menu: Pulled Pork Sandwiches with JB’s Fat Boy Haug Waush BBQ Sauce and Fried Gourmet Golden Potatoes

Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwiches 009

It started off a cold morning, about 12 degrees, and didn’t get a whole lot better through out the day! Ran Mom to a couple of errands and back home for the day with my remote and College Football for the afternoon. For dinner tonight it was the Crock Pot to the rescue, I prepared Pulled Pork Sandwiches with JB’s Fat Boy Haug Waush BBQ Sauce and Fried Gourmet Golden Potatoes.

They say Chicken Soup is Good For The Soul, I say Pulled Pork Sandwiches with JB’s Fat Boy Haug Waush BBQ Sauce ain’t too bad for the Soul either! Which happens to be what I prepared tonight for dinner. To start I prepared a rub and needed the following; 3 tablespoons Splenda Brown Sugar, 1 tablespoon Ground Coriander, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 teaspoon Chili Powder, 3/4 teaspoon Morton’s Salt Substitute. Then I also used 1 Boneless Pork Shoulder (Boston Butt), trimmed and cut into 2 pieces, Healthy Life Whole Grain Hamburger Buns, and 1 Bottle JB’s Fat Boy Haugwaush BBQ Sauce.

To prepare it, last night, I cut the Pork Shoulder in half. I then combined the first 5 ingredients in a small bowl and rubbed the pork with sugar mixture. I put both halves in a Gallon Size Hefty Plastic Bag along with a 1/2 bottle of BBQ Sauce and sealed it and let it marinate in the fridge overnight. In the morning I got the Crock Pot out and lined it with a Plastic Crock Pot Liner and sprayed it with Pam Cooking Spray. I removed the Pork from the bag and added both halves to the Crock Pot. Added the remaining 1/2 bottle of BBQ Sauce and put the lid on and let that baby cook! Cooked on low for about 8 hours until it was so tender it started to fall apart. Skimmed the fat from surface of cooking liquid. Removed pork from cooker. Stirred in another 1/4 Bottle of BBQ Sauce. Shred the pork; and returned it to BBQ mixture. Then when it was time to eat I pulled out what we needed for Sandwiches, served it on Healthy Life Whole Grain Buns.

The Pork was just incredible, tender and moist! A Crock Pot, Pork Shoulder, and JB’s Fat Boy Haug Waush BBQ Sauce is one winning recipe. And I hope whoever invented the Crock Pot Liners was well paid, one of the best add on Kitchen Aids I use. Virtually no cleanup involved. Just pull the liner out of your Crock Pot and throw it in the trash and wipe down the inside of your Crock Pot and cleanup is done! Mom and Dad wanted a side dish so I had some Gourmet Golden Potatoes that I sliced up. Seasoned them with Sea Salt, Ground Pepper, Garlic Powder, and Dried Parsley. I then pan fried them in a Cast Iron Skillet in Extra Virgin Olive Oil until both sides were golden brown. Served with a side of Hunt’s Ketchup. For dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Mousse.

Pulled Pork Sandwiches with JB’s Fat Boy Haugwaush BBQ Sauce

Ingredients

3 tablespoons Splenda Brown Sugar
1 tablespoon Ground Coriander
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
3/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
1 (3 1/2-pound) Boneless Pork Shoulder (Boston Butt), trimmed and cut into 2-4 pieces
12 (1 1/2-ounce) Whole Grain Hamburger Buns
1 Bottle JB’s Fat Boy Haugwaush BBQ Sauce
Preparation

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl. Rub pork with sugar mixture and 1/2 bottle of BBQ Sauce. Seal in plastic bag and marinate in the fridge overnight.

2. Next morning remove Pork from fridge and plastic bag. Add to Crock Pot and Cook on LOW for 8 hours or until very tender.

3. Skim fat from surface of cooking liquid. Remove pork from cooker. Stir in remaining 1/2 Bottle of BBQ Sauce. Shred pork; return to BBQ mixture. Make your Sandwich and enjoy!

Chicken Breast Strips w/ Cut Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes

September 29, 2014 at 5:16 PM | Posted in Bob Evan's, greenbeans, JB's Fatboy Sauces and Rub, Pilgrim's Chicken | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Bob Evan's Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Strips, Cooking, Del Monte Cut Green Beans, Dinner, Food, Pilgrim’s Southern Style Breast Strips, recipes

Today’s Menu: Chicken Breast Strips w/ Cut Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes

They say we have another beautiful week of weather ahead, bit warmer during the days but no humidity. It was 55 degrees this morning and sunny. Had a light Breakfast, Healthy Life Whole Grain English Muffin topped with Smucker’s Sugarless Blackberry Jam. My Dad is doing better, barring any setbacks he should be home sometime this week. So for my dinner I wanted a hot meal but I wanted one that was easy to prepare. So tonight its Breaded Chicken Breast Strips w/ Cut Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes.

Nothing easier and more delicious than Pilgrim’s Southern Style Breast Strips, it’s always a great go to when you want that easy to prepare meal! It’s the best Frozen Chicken that I’ve found by far. Very easy to prepare; Preheat oven to 350° F. Arrange frozen chicken breast fritters in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes until no pink remains or an internal temperature of 165° F as measured by use of a food thermometer placed in the thickest part of the chicken breast fritter. Chicken is served! As I said it’s some of the best frozen Chicken you can find! Excellent seasoned breading and very meaty, and easy to prepare. Served it with a side of JB’s Fat Boy Sticky Stuff BBQ Sauce.

For one side I heated up a can of Del Monte Cut green Beans. Then I also prepared some Then I heated up some Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes, just microwave and done. I also had a slice of Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread that I buttered with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter. For dessert later a Healthy Choice Dark Fudge Swirl Frozen Greek Yogurt.

Pilgrim’s Southern Style Breast Strips

Pilgrim’s Southern Style Breast Strips evoke memories of growing up in a sleepy southern town. The crickets chirping, the moss hanging from the trees, the air humid and everything moving slow in the heat. And your grandmother’s delicious home cooking brought the entire family around the table on the weekends.

Our Southern Style Breast Strips feature a juicy piece of chicken with a breading just right to deliver that southern flair. Our special blend of spices and seasonings with the whole muscle goodness of white breast meat will please kids and old-timers alike.

Ideal as:

Appetizers
Snacks
Lunch or Dinner Entrées
Crowd Pleasers

Cooking Instructions:

Oven: Preheat oven to 350° F. Arrange frozen chicken breast fritters in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes until no pink remains or an internal temperature of 165° F as measured by use of a food thermometer placed in the thickest part of the chicken breast fritter.

Fryer: Heat oil to 350° F. Fry frozen chicken breast fritters for 6 minutes or an internal temperature of 165° F as measured by use of a food thermometer placed in the thickest part of the chicken breast fritter.

Due to variations in equipment, heating times and/or temperature may require adjustment. DO NOT MICROWAVE.

Nutritional Guide
Serving Size: 4 oz. (112g)
Calories per Serving: 190

Servings per Container: About 8
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6 g 9 %
Cholesterol 40 mg 13 %
Sodium 940 mg 39 %
Total Carbs 17 g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 %
Sugars 1 g
Protein 17 g

http://www.pilgrims.com/products/productinfo.aspx?id=10

Crock Pot Pork Back Ribs w/ Baked Potato and Green Beans

July 6, 2014 at 5:15 PM | Posted in Crock Pot, greenbeans, JB's Fatboy Sauces and Rub, Pork, potatoes, ribs | Leave a comment
Tags: Apple pie, Baked Potato, Cooking, Crock Pot, Crock Pot Pork Back Ribs, dessert, Dinner, Food, GREEN BEANS, JB's Fat Boy Haug Waush BBQ Sauce, Pork Back Ribs, Splenda

Today’s Menu: Crock Pot Pork Back Ribs w/ Baked Potato and Green Beans

It’s been a very laid back Sunday around the house. Woke up starving this morning so I made a Breakfast Sandwich along with a cup of hot brewed Decaf Green Tea. Used a toasted Healthy Choice Multi-Grain English Muffin along with a fried slice of Turkey Spam, a slice of Sargento Ultra Thin Sharp Cheddar Cheese, and a (medium size) Scrambled Egg. A delicious way to start the day! Later got in an on-line Scrabble Tournament and that was about it for the afternoon. Yesterday Mom had stopped at the store and brought home some Pork Back Ribs si I knew what I would be preparing for dinner, Crock Pot Pork Back Ribs w/ Baked Potato and Green Beans.

Mom had purchased the Ribs from Kroger. They always have some of the best top quality Pork, too bad their Beef isn’t as good! Last night before I went to bed I cut the Ribs in half, so they’ll fit in the Crock Pot, and put each half in a Hefty Gallon Plastic Bag then covered the Ribs in JB’s Fat Boy Haug Waush BBQ Sauce to marinate all night in the fridge. Then this morning I got out the Crock Pot out, lined it with a Reynold’s Crock Pot Plastic Liner, and sprayed that with Pam Non-Stick Spray. Got the Ribs out of the fridge and the bags, discarded the Hefty Bags, and put the Ribs in the Crock Pot where I let them cook and simmer, on low, for about 8 hours. Long up in the afternoon you can start smelling the aroma of the Ribs, intoxicating! After 8 hours their ready and now for the hard part of cooking them, getting them out whole without breaking them up! Their that tender, when eating them you need no knife, the bones just slide out. Tender, moist and just full of flavor! For all of us here, JB’s Fat Boy Sauces and Rubs can’t be beat. These Ribs are incredible! Plus I love using that Crock Pot, no mess and with the plastic liner in the Crock Pot no clean-up. Just wipe it down and store it for the next time.

For one side I had the other half of the baked Potato from last night. I made Mom and Dad some Bob Evan’s Mashed Potatoes. Then I cooked up some fresh Green Beans, we purchased these at a farm out in Ross, Ohio. Then I baked a loaf of Pillsbury Rustic French Bread, I passed on the bread. For dessert later a slice of Mom’s Apple pie, it’s made with Splenda Sugar!

Pork Ribs

Pork ribs are a cut of pork popular in North American and Asian cuisines. The ribcage of a domestic pig, meat and bones together, is cut into usable pieces, prepared by smoking, grilling, or baking – usually with a sauce, often barbecue – and then served.
Several different types of ribs are available, depending on the section of rib cage from which they are cut. Variation in the thickness of the meat and bone, as well as levels of fat in each cut, can alter the flavor and texture of the prepared dish. The inner surface of the rib cage is covered by a layer of connective tissue (pleura) that is difficult to cook tender; it is usually removed before marinating or cooking.

Grilled Pork Chops w/ Roasted Asparagus and Roasted Herb Potatoes

May 23, 2014 at 5:19 PM | Posted in grilling, JB's Fatboy Sauces and Rub, pork chops, potatoes, vegetables | 1 Comment
Tags: Asparagus, Baking, Cooking, Dinner, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Food, Grilling, JB's Fat Boy Haug Waush BBQ Sauce, McCormick Grinders, Pork Chops, Potatoes, Red Potatoes, Roasting

Today’s Menu: Grilled Pork Chops w/ Roasted Asparagus and Roasted Herb Potatoes

Wow what a gorgeous day to start off the early Memorial Day Weekend! Sunny, not a cloud in the sky, and a high of 70 degrees. A perfect day! Went to Kroger for a few items for myself and my Mom and back home. Did a little price comparison update between Kroger and Walmart, more on the results later. Took the cart out for a while and went down to the lake. For dinner tonight it was Grilled Pork Chops w/ Roasted Asparagus and Roasted Herb Potatoes.

Fired the grill up for part of the meal. I had bought a package of Kroger Center Cut Pork Chops while at Kroger earlier, beautiful looking Chops! I seasoned the Chops with McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Black Peppercorn, after seasoning I sprayed a light coat of Pam Cooking Spray on both sides of the Chops. I always do this when grilling to help the Meat not to stick on the grill grate. I grilled the Chops till a thermometer read 150 degrees, grilled about 4 1/2 minutes per side. I flipped them one time and after flipping them I brushed on some JB’s Haug Waush BBQ Sauce on them. JB’s is my favorite BBQ Sauce, it’s a flavorful and a nice thick sauce with several different kinds. The Chops came out moist and full of flavor!

Then for sides it was 2 of my favorites, Fresh Roasted Asparagus and Roasted Herb Red Potatoes. For the Red Potatoes, preheat oven to 400 degrees, I needed 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 tablespoon minced fresh or Dried Rosemary, 1 tablespoon Dried Thyme, Rubbed Sage, and 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt, and 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper. I start by heating up a Cast Iron Skillet on medium heat and as that’s heating up quartered the Red Potatoes. Combined all ingredients in a large bowl and added the Potatoes. Toss to coat Potatoes and add them to the Skillet. Fry them about 4-5 minutes and transfer the Skillet to the preheated oven. That’s why I love using Cast Iron Skillets, from the stove to the oven. I skillet and easy clean up! Bake them for 20 minutes or until their fork tender.

With your oven already at 400 degrees you can make the Roasted Asparagus also. To prepare the Asparagus I just needed Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Cloves Garlic (minced), Sea Salt, Freshly grated Black Pepper, Lemon Juice, and Shredded Parmesan Cheese. Rinse clean the asparagus. Break the tough ends off of the asparagus and discard. Lay the asparagus spears out in a single layer in a baking dish or a foil-covered roasting pan. Drizzle olive oil over the spears, roll the asparagus back and forth until they are all covered with a thin layer of olive oil. (Alternatively you can put the asparagus and oil in a plastic bag, and rub the bag so that the oil gets evenly distributed.) Sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Rub over the asparagus so that they are evenly seasoned. Place pan in oven and cook for approximately 8-10 minutes, depending on how thick your asparagus spears are, until lightly browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Drizzle with a little fresh lemon juice and shredded Parm Cheese before serving. Chops, Red Potatoes, and Asparagus, What is not to like! For dessert later a Healthy Choice Dark Fudge Swirl Frozen Yogurt.

BBQ Pulled Chicken Breast Pita Bread Pizza

May 9, 2014 at 5:28 PM | Posted in chicken, JB's Fatboy Sauces and Rub, Joseph's Pita Bread, pizza, Sargento's Cheese | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Cheese, Chicken, Cooking, Dinner, Food, JB's Fat Boy Sauces, Joseph's Pita Bread, Mozzarella Cheese, Mushrooms, Olives, Pizza, Sargento Reduced Fat Cheese, Whole wheat

Today’s Menu: BBQ Pulled Chicken Breast Pita Bread Pizza

Went to the store and bank early, before the rain moved in. Then it was a day of cleaning. We have a walk-in closet that was packed full of basically junk. So that took up all afternoon. 1 more junk closet to go. For dinner tonight, BBQ Pulled Chicken Breast Pita Bread Pizza.

Just add the Cheese and ready for the oven!

Pizza, Pizza, tonight for dinner! I used the leftover PERDUE OVEN READY Whole Seasoned Roaster Bone-In Breast, from dinner 2 nights ago. We had quite a bit of it leftover so we’ll get a couple of Pizzas and Chicken Sandwiches out of it. I pulled the Breast Meat apart and took enough to make 2 small Pita Bread Pizzas out of it. Covered it in a bowl and reheated it in the microwave. I used a Joseph’s Oat Bran and Stone Ground Whole Wheat Pita Bread for my Pizza Bread. I love using Joseph’s pita Breads, always fresh and they’re only 60 calories, 1.5 grams fat, and 5 net carbs! Then along with the Pulled Chicken for toppings I used; Sliced Green and Black Olives, Sargento Reduced Fat Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Sliced Mushrooms, and instead of normal Pizza Sauce I used JB’s Sticky Stuff BBQ Sauce. If you’ve never had this Sauce you have to give it a try! For dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Pudding

I preheated the oven on 400 degrees. To bake the Pizza I used a large Cookie Sheet. To prepare them I brushed them with a light coat of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, the coating of Oil browns it up just right. I then baked it for 5 minutes, just to brown it up a bit. Removed them from the oven and made my Pizzas. I put a layer of the Sticky Stuff BBQ Sauce, added the Chicken, the Olives, Mushrooms, and topped it with Shredded Mozzarella Cheese. It took less than 10 minutes in the oven until everything heated up and the Cheese melted.Pizza is served! The Pita Bread makes one fine Pizza, along with the Chicken and JB’s Sticky Stuff BBQ Sauce. Delicious! For dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Pudding.

Joseph’s Flax, Oat Bran and Whole Wheat Flour Pita Bread

Heart Friendly Pita Bread
Joseph’s provides you with a healthy, reduced carb, high protein pita bread with no cholesterol containing three healthy ingredients, Oat Bran, Whole Wheat and Plant Sterols. Plant Sterols are a natural nutrient present in small quantities in many fruits, vegetables and grains. F.D.A Guidelines state that Plant Sterols, eaten twice a day with meals for 0.8g daily total, may reduce heart disease risk in a diet low in saturated fat & cholesterol. Joseph’s Heart Friendly Pita has 0.4g per serving.
Joseph’s Oat Bran and Whole Wheat Flour Pita Bread has 1.5 grams fat, 0 cholesterol, 334 mg sodium, 10 total carbs (5g diegary fiber, 1 sugar), and 7g protien. That means each pita has a total of only 5 net carbs. The bread is made by Joseph’s Middle East Bakery, Inc. in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

https://www.josephsbakery.com/shop/specialty/heart-friendly-pita-bread.html