Archive for December, 2009

Maple Glazed Ham Steak with Grilled Pineapple

Monday, December 21st, 2009

Maple Glazed Ham Steak w Pineapple
Ingredients:
4 tbs. maple syrup
2 lbs. center cut ham steak
1 can of pineapple slices packed in juice or water

Directions:
Trim fat from ham steak and place in pre-heated 12″ skillet. While it is browning, brush surface with 2 tbs. of maple syrup. Continue to brown about 3 minutes total. Turn and brush other side with remaining 2 tbs. of maple syrup. Cover and cook 4 minutes on medium heat. When vapor escapes, turn to low. Place pineapple rings in skillet and brown in pan drippings. Turn once. Serve on top of ham pieces or to the side. To serve, turn steak over and cut into serving pieces.

Gravy

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Your waterless roasting method will produce natural and adequate meat liquid for making gravy; the weight of the meat will determine the amount of liquid produced. Measure drippings in pan; skim off any excess fat. For each cup of gravy, use 2 tablespoons flour, 2 tablespoons drippings, and 1 cup liquid (water, stock or milk). Stir flour into drippings and cook until lightly browned. Remove from heat and gradually stir in liquid. Return to burner stirring constantly. Bring to boil over medium heat and boil for 2 minutes, stirring sides on bottom of pan.

Beef Stroganoff

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Beef Stroganoff
Ingredients:
2 pounds sirloin of beef
2-1/2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups beef stock
2 tablespoons tomato juice or paste
3 tablespoons grated onion
1/2 cup sour cream

Directions:
Cut beef into thin strips, sprinkle freely with salt & pepper, let stand covered for 2 hours in cool place. Make a roux by blending flour w/butter over low heat until mixture bubbles and is smooth. Gradually stir in beef stock and cook until mixture begins to thicken. Boil for 2 minutes, then add sour cream alternately with tomato juice or paste, stirring constantly. Simmer very gently, without boiling, 1 minute. Brown beef in large skillet with grated onion. When the meat is browned, pour the meat and onion into the sauce, taste for seasoning, and simmer gently, covered, for 20 minutes.

Leg of Lamb

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Ingredients:
4 1/2 lbs. leg of lamb
Seasonings and flour

Directions:
Sear meat in large skillet about 10 minutes on all sides. Place skin side down. Season w/garlic, celery seed, & onion. Cover and reduce heat to low. Roast 30 min. per lb.

Leg of Lamb

Barbeque Spare Ribs

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Ingredients:
2 to 3 lbs. spare ribs
salt & pepper to taste
1 onion
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Directions:
Place ribs in skillet and brown well on all sides, over medium heat. Drain off all excess fat. Add chopped onion and sprinkle the brown sugar over top.Add the following sauce: 1/2 cup catsup 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 tablespoon celery seed 1/8 cup vinegar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 cup waterBring to boil in separate pan and pour over ribs. Cover and reduce heat to low or simmer. Cook about 2 hours. Occasionally baste and turn ribs.

Swiss Steak

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

swissSteak
Ingredients:
2 lbs. round or sirloin steak cut 1” thick
1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons shortening
1 medium onion sliced
1/2 green pepper chopped fine
1 cup boiling water
1 cup canned tomatoes

Directions:
Mix flour and seasoning and pound into meat. Melt shortening in skillet. Brown meat on both sides. Add onion, green pepper, boiling water and tomatoes. Cover and cook slowly on low heat for approximately 1 to 1-1/2 hours.

Meat Loaf

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Meat Loaf
Ingredients:
1 lb. ground pork, veal, lamb, beef
1/3 cup tomato juice
1/2 cup bread crumbs or oatmeal
1 slightly beaten egg
1/4 cup finely cut onion
1 teaspoon salt
dash of pepper

Directions:
Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Shape into loaf and place in skillet. Brown over medium heat. Carefully turn and brown other side. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook approximately 1 hour or until done.

Hamburger Steak

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Ingredients:
1/2 lb. hamburger
1/4 teaspoon salt
dash of pepper
1 teaspoon steak sauce
1 tablespoon grated onion

Directions:
Mix together thoroughly, hamburger, steak sauce, onion, salt and pepper. Shape into 4 equal patties. Place patties in skillet and broil over medium heat 8 minutes each side, pouring off fat as it collects.
STEAMED PORK CHOPS 4 pork chops (1” thick)Place chops in preheated skillet and cook over medium heat until brown on both sides. Cover pan and reduce heat to very low. Cook approximately 45 minutes.