Monday, December 10, 2012

Pulled Pork Sandwich


Allyson Reed’s Pulled Pork

Pork:

3 lb. boneless pork shoulder (I use a tenderloin or pork loin because the fat is easier to get off! If feeding a large group, the large pork loin at Sam's is the way to go!
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Kosher salt
Black Pepper
Liquid smoke or smoked Paprika
16 ounces of your favorite BBQ Sauce (I like Sweet Baby Ray's)

Sprinkle Meat with liquid smoke and seasonings and place in your slow cooker,  Add about 1/2 inch of water and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
When the meat has cooked, drain liquid and then return to the slow cooker and shred.  Pour enough sauce over the meat so it's well-incorporated but not soupy.  Put lid back on and heat through.

When ready to serve, slice rolls (I love the Bolillo Rolls at the Sam's CLub bakery! MY FAV!!) and add meat.  Top with coleslaw and a few slices of dill pickle!


Coleslaw:

1 c. Mayonnaise (not low fat, the GOOD stuff)
2 T. Dijon Mustard
2 T. apple cider vinegar
2 T. sugar
1/2 heaping teaspoon Kosher salt
1 T. grated onion
2-21/2 tsp. celery seed (don't skip this, it is essential for classic coleslaw!)
1 16-oz. bag shredded cabbage with carrots (Sam's has a big bag! Remember it looks like a lot but when the dressing is added it shrinks! Don't buy finely shredded cabbage or it will b soggy)
1 green pepper minced
1 carrot peeled and grated

Combine mayo, mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, onion, and celery seed.  In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots and green pepper.
Toss with dressing and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours and up to 3 days or when it's too soggy for your liking!

We had these at a ward activity this summer and they are yummy! The homemade coleslaw is a great addition:)

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Marinated Grilled Salmon


Sometimes eating (and cooking) fish can be a chore. I do it because it's just good for you. Well this recipe made the fish delish! Jake and I couldn't get enough of it and we were sad that it was all gone. We will definitely be eating fish more, or whenever salmon goes on sale. :-) 

1 1/2 Pounds Salmon Fillets 
Lemon Pepper OR  Lemon Juice & Pepper 
Garlic Powder
Salt 
1/3 Cup Soy Sauce
1/3 Cup Brown Sugar
1/3 Cup Water 
1/4 Cup Olive Oil OR Vegetable Oil 

Directions
  1. Season salmon fillets with lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and vegetable oil until sugar is dissolved. Place fish in a large resealable plastic bag with the soy sauce mixture, seal, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Preheat grill for medium heat.
  4. Lightly oil grill grate. Place salmon on the preheated grill, and discard marinade. Cook salmon for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

















I just used our Foreman Grill, and for easy, easy clean up  I did what Dad does when grilling fish and made a little two-layered, tinfoil boat with the edges curved up. Then I placed another layer of tinfoil over the fish and then closed the grill.