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Spiced Slightly More Involved Carnitas

Posted on 12/07/2020 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This works well with about half of a bone in pork butt. Use the bone to make a meat stock. Carnitas 3-4 lbs pork shoulder/butt cut into large chunks stringy fat/skin removed 1 dried ancho ground 1 dried new mexico … Continue reading →

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Tomatillo and Chili Pepper Stewed Venison Shoulder

Posted on 04/07/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great way to use a venison shoulder. The meat can be used as filling for tacos, burritos, tamales or on top of a sandwich. Venison Shoulder in a Tomatillo Chili Pepper Sauce 2-3 lb venison shoulder 2 … Continue reading →

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Braised Ribs and Rigatoni

Posted on 12/22/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This recipe is adapted from Lidia’s Italy. It is a great way to cook ribs if you are tired of barbecue. Braised Short Ribs 1 rack pork spare ribs 2 onions sliced thin 1 head garlic chopped roughly 6-8 pickled … 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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Braised Whole Hen

Posted on 10/06/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This will work well with a chicken if you do not have a hen. The leftover broth is excellent in stocks and stews. Braised Hen 4 lb whole hen cleaned, giblets separated, skinned and trussed 1 large head garlic sliced … Continue reading →

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Stewed Mayocoba Beans

Posted on 09/20/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Mayocoba, or Peruvian beans, are similar to pinto beans in texture and meatiness and taste like a mix between a kidney bean and a lima bean. They are an excellent addition to chili, stew or soup and are fairly inexpensive. … Continue reading →

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Refried Anasazi Beans

Posted on 06/21/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

So most recipes call for mashing anasazi beans. I jazzed this up a bit, otherwise they would taste just like regular refried beans made with inexpensive pinto beans. These still taste a heck of a lot like pintos. Fancy Refried … Continue reading →

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Braised Beef with Anchovy Sauce

Posted on 05/12/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great way to cook a tough beef roast. The flavors of the sausage and anchovy create an excellent sauce. Braised Beef Roast 2-3 lb beef roast fat trimmed and tied together 6 anchovies washed 2 Italian sausage … Continue reading →

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Drunken Whole Chicken

Posted on 04/07/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

After St. Patrick’s day there is always a little leftover beer and cider from the festivities. This is a fantastic way to use up some of it along with a whole chicken. The flavors of the roast meat and vegetables … Continue reading →

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Indian Stewed Whole Chicken

Posted on 03/12/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a good dish to serve at a party. Place the pot on a hot pad and let the guests tear the super tender, juicy meat from the bones themselves. This is adapted from Madhur Jaffrey’s Curry Easy. Whole … Continue reading →

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