Braised Pork and Apples
Makes 6 servings
INGREDIENTS
3 pounds pork shoulder
2 Granny Smith apples, sliced thickly
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
A few fresh sage leaves
1 large yellow onion, sliced thickly
2 cloves of garlic
1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 cups apple juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
METHOD
1.
Preheat Griddle/Skillet to 450°F.
2.
Place in it the pork, apples, bouillon, sage, onions, garlic, sugar, juice,
vinegar and butter.
3.
Season with salt and pepper and cover; lower heat to 275-300°F.
4.
Cook, simmering gently for 2 hours or until meat is fall-apart tender.
5.
Use potholders to tip juices and vegetables into a colander set over a
large bowl.
6.
Remove vegetables and reserve.
7.
Skim fat from surface and discard or save for other cooking.
8.
Return liquid to pot and add the vegetables and apples.
9.
Pull meat into large chunks, discarding any bones and skin.
10.
Serve as desired.
Tip:
This dish tastes even better the next day. It freezes beautifully too.
Cheesy Eggplant Stack
Makes 2 servings
INGREDIENTS
1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
2 large eggs, beaten
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
6 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup ricotta cheese
6 leaves fresh basil
1/4 cup tomato sauce
METHOD
1.
Preheat Grill for 10 minutes to 450°F.
2.
Pour egg into small bowl and spread the cheese on a plate.
3.
Dip eggplant into beaten egg and then into the Parmesan cheese and
sprinkle with thyme.
4.
Place on Grill.
5.
Grill for 4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
6.
Remove and repeat with remaining slices of eggplant.
7.
To assemble, layer hot eggplant with the mozzarella, ricotta, basil
leaves and tomato sauce.
8.
Dividing between 2 plates and serve.
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