Thursday, August 16, 2012

Grilled Pulled Pork and Ham Sandwiches


Yes its grilling season again and I have made a few sandwiches that I am proud to share the recipes with you all! 

Pulled Pork 
3-4 lbs of pork shank cooked in slow cooker for approx 4-5 hours
once cooled remove meat from bone (set liquid aside)
mix with 1/3 c pesto and 1/3 c feta cheese
sliced fresh tomato
(refrigerate the liquid, scrape off the grease and freeze for later use during the winter for soup stock)
dressings:
Ranch
mix 3 Tbs of mayo and 2 Tbs spicey brown mustard
butter both sides of bread and grill til golden
Bread
English Muffin Bread (courtesy of Better Homes & Garden pg 142)
warm 2 c milk, 1/2 c water, 1 Tbs sugar, 1 tsp salt in saucepan
(you should be able to still put your finger in it)
In a mixer add 3 cups all-purpose flour
4 1/2 Tbs yeast
1/4 tsp baking soda 
and mix together
add milk mixture to flour and blend for about 3 minutes
once it is mixed use your bread hook and add 3 more cups of flour (total of 6 cups)
Divide dough in half and place in two greased loaf pans and sprinkle cornmeal on the bottom of the pan and over the dough
cover and let rise for about 45 min til it doubles and bake in 400 oven for 25 minutes
or use your favorite bread

Grilled Ham
use the same dressings, bread, and procedures as above
substitue feta, pulled pork, and pesto for
Ham and Havarti cheese
add red onion and pepperoncinis

Grilled sandwiches have become a favorite lunch for us both!  I hope you enjoy these simple recipes! (try making the bread its delicious and easy to make)

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Ducklings!

Our ducklings are finally hatching and we have about 14 available now.  I am keeping two due to their beautiful brown color.  They start out at $5.00 each and increase $1.00 each week.