Sweet Dreamin’ Birmingham Rib Sauce

Ingredients 1 large can (28 oz) of pureed tomato 1/4 cup prepared mustard 3 cups water 1-1/2 cups vinegar (apple cider or red wine vinegar preferred) 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp dry mustard 1 tbsp paprika 1 tbsp onion powder 1 tsp ground red pepper (add […]

Beer-Soaked Steak Kabobs

Ingredients 2 lb boneless tenderloin steak, cut into 1 to 1-1/2 inch cubes 1-1/2 cups of beer (light ale or pilsner preferred) 1/4 cup Dijon (or coarse ground) mustard 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup minced onion 3 large garlic cloves minced well 1/2 tsp whole cloves (optional) 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)   Preparation Mix […]

Garlic Grilled Chicken

Ingredients 2 medium chickens (total 4 to 5 lb) 2 large garlic heads 1/4 cup parsley leaves 1/4 cup olive oil salt (to taste) coarse ground pepper 2 tbsp butter 1 large lemon, juiced   Preparation Cut chickens into halves. Separate garlic cloves, peel and place in a small saucepan. Cover with boiling water for […]

Lamb Chops with Mint

Ingredients 6 lamb chops with bone 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 1/4 cup chopped green onions with tops 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup chicken broth 2 tbsp fresh mint chopped salt (to taste) coarse ground black pepper   Preparation In a sauce pan over medium high heat, combine olive oil and butter. […]

Good Ol’ Boy Grilled Pork Chops

Ingredients 6 pork chops 1/4 cup favorite southern whiskey 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/8 cup lemon juice 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 minced garlic clove   Preparation Combine and stir all marinade ingredients. Place chops in a baking dish and cover with marinade. Cover dish and […]

Sweet Apple Mop Sauce

Ingredients 4 cups apple cider 1/3 cup white wine 1/4 cup dark corn syrup 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp coarse prepared mustard (Dijon or the like) 1 tbsp garlic (minced) 1 tbsp fresh ginger root (grated) 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste) 1/2 tsp coarse pepper […]

Caliente Chili Rubbed Steak

Ingredients 4 (1-inch thick) Beef Strip Steaks(8-10 oz each) 2 large garlic cloves 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp coarse black pepper 2 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp of ground cumin 1 tsp of brown sugar 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp olive oil   Preparation Peel and mash garlic and salt to a paste. Stir […]

Bleu Cheese or Roquefort Sauce

Ingredients 1/4 cup minced green onion or shallot 2 tbsp butter 1 large garlic clove minced well 1 cup white wine 1 tbsp flour 3/4 cup milk 1 cup crumbled Bleu Cheese or Roquefort Cheese (about 1/4 lb) 1-1/2 tbsp minced fresh parsley leaves salt and pepper Preparation Prep – In a saucepan over low […]

Herbed Butterfly Pork Chops

Ingredients 4 boneless butterfly pork chops (4 to 6 oz each) 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp chopped parsley 1/2 tsp crumbled rosemary 1/2 tsp crumbled thyme 1/4 tsp black pepper   Preparation Brush chops with lemon juice. Combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Rub herb mixture on both sides of chops.   Cooking Set grill […]

Garlic Burgers

Ingredients 1-1/2 to 2 lb of ground chuck roast 1 egg (optional) 2 cloves of fresh minced garlic 4 burger buns or 8 pieces of thick bread 8 tomato slices from large tomatoes 4 red onion slices salt and coarse black pepper to taste   Preparation In a mixing bowl, place the beef, egg and […]

Hickory and Honey BBQ Sauce

Ingredients 1/2 cup beer 2 tbsp honey 1/4 cup vinegar (apple cider or red wine) 5 tbsp catsup 3 tbsp corn oil 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cayenne red pepper 1/2 tsp liquid smoke seasonings (optional) Preparation In a saucepan, combine ingredients, heat and mix. Using a […]

Southwest Rancho Chicken

Ingredients 1 large chicken (3 lb or more) 2 tbsp oregano 1 tbsp cumin 3/4 cup lime juice 12 garlic cloves chopped 1-1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup red cooking wine 1-1/4 cup olive oil 1 onion, finely diced 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup chopped parsley salt and pepper to taste   Preparation In […]