Tag Archives: pork

Chorizo Empanadas

Posted on 01/09/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

A new Hispanic grocer opened up down the street that required investigating. These empanadas take advantage of chorizo and fresh cotija cheese. Go here for the empanada dough recipe and here for the tomatillo sauce. Chorizo Mushroom Empanada Filling 2 … Continue reading →

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Twelve Days of Christmas: How To Make Tamales

Posted on 12/13/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This year Katherine wanted authentic tamales for her birthday meal. Well almost authentic due to her dislike of both the pigs head and lard which were substituted with pork shoulder and crisco. Tamales are a traditional Mexican meal served over … Continue reading →

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Carnitas

Posted on 12/10/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Carnitas are basically just stewed pork that is shredded and then added to many sauces and dishes. This recipe explains how to make the basic meat mixture. If making traditional tamales then use the traditional red chili sauce recipe here … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Anything But Turkey

Posted on 11/30/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Chances are your refrigerator is still stuffed to the gills with all things turkey. But we can still dream of a time when tryptophans aren’t on the menu. Perfhaps sometime next week. Here are some suggestions for your firs post-turkey … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Save Room For Dessert

Posted on 10/12/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

It’s finally feeling like fall here, at least this week. We’ll fire up the oven before the temperature spikes again. Since this meal is so healthy looking we couldn’t resist adding dessert. Baked Butternut Squash Stuffed Pork Loin Chocolate Souffle

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Barbcue Rib Calzones

Posted on 09/13/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine I have a terrible confession: After almost a decade in the South I’m a little tired of barbecue ribs. OK, a lot tired. Do you know how much meat sticks in your teeth and how many napkins you … Continue reading →

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Rufus Reruns: Grill Master Part Two

Posted on 09/06/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

You’re all caught up on how to smoke after reading yesterday’s tutorial right? Then let’s get to it. Pick one or more of the following: Smoked Brats Smoked Lamb Shanks Smoked Brisket with Espresso Bourbon Mop Sauce Smoked Salmon Spicy … Continue reading →

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Candied Bacon

Posted on 08/15/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a very simple recipe. The finished bacon can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least a week. Candied Bacon 3/4 lb thick bacon (10 slices) 1/4 cup brown sugar Black pepper Heat oven … Continue reading →

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Chicken-Bacon Bites

Posted on 05/21/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We found these tasty bites over on What’s on the Stove and pinned it to our party ideas board months ago. Sherry has a number of great appetizers and recipes of all kinds. Check out her blog and the recipe … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: A nod to Oktoberfest

Posted on 09/29/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We won’t be anywhere near Germany this year, so we’ll just have to enjoy our pretzels and beer and mustard from afar and eat plenty of sausage. Sausage and Grapes Or …. Sausage and Apples Potato Kugel Applesauce turnovers

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