2-16-14
This has been a family favorite for years!
5-6 pound smoked picnic or ham, cut off rind and visible fat
5 large potatoes, cut in cubes
1 bag baby carrots, cut in half
1 cabbage cut into quarters
1 large onion, sliced or diced
Place meat into a large stockpot and cover with water, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer at least 3 hours. Add water if necessary to keep meat covered.
Do not put any spices in the water! Smoked pork is salty.
After 3 hours add potatoes let cook about ten minutes, stir, then add carrots, after another ten minutes, stir and add the cabbage and finally wait five more minutes, stir and add the onions. Let simmer at least ten minutes and then turn off heat.
Use slotted spoon to remove veggies and meat from pot and place in large bowl. Try to drain as much water as possible so doesn't get too soggy. Pull meat apart into hunks and serve. Add salt and pepper to individual plates at table if wanted.
2-12-15
Backyard Produce sent me a package of grape tomatoes and Smiley360 sent me a coupon to try a free package of
Seeds of Change rice. This is the result!
3-4 Pork chops
1 container grape tomatoes
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 package Seeds of Change Quinoa and Brown Rice
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp water
Salt and Pepper to taste
In large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Season both sides of pork chops with salt and pepper and put in skillet. Let brown for 4-5 minutes and then turn over. Put onions and tomatoes on top, sprinkle with a bit more salt, pepper and olive oil. Cover and let cook for another 4-5 minutes.
Tomatoes should start to split, mash with a fork to release the juices. Turn over chops one more time so onions are on bottom of pan and chops are on top of them.
Break up rice in package and pour over top of chops. Add couple of tablespoons of water, cover and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Remove cover and stir rice into bottom of pan so soaks up tomato juice. Serve.
