Monday, February 15, 2010

Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Two pounds of boneless pork. You can usually find boneless country ribs or a roast. You want a well-marbled one (streaks of fat visable!)
1/4 cup Dijon Mustard
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
bottle of barbecue sauce
1 can tomato sauce
1 chopped onion

Throw it all in a large pot, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer a couple of hours, covered. About 30 minutes before it is done, remove the cover so it can thicken. It it is still too runny, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch in 1/4 cup water and stir into your pot.

Serve on hamburger buns with cole slaw.

Easy Hamburger Casserole

1 pound lean ground beef
5 slices of bacon, diced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, smashed and minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can beef broth
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
6 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Minced, fresh parsley, optional

In a large skillet, cook the beef, bacon, mushroom,s onion and garlic until the beef is no longer pink: drain. Stir in flour until blended. Add broth, soup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and paprika. Bring to a boil, Reduce heat: simmer, uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionaly.

Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions, drain.

Stir sour cream into beef mixtures, heat through but do NOT boil! Serve over noodles. Sprinkle with cheese.

Don't be afraid of using sour cream. It makes the sauce but doesn't add a taste just a tang to the dish.