Friday, February 25, 2011

Hearty Winter Fare - to Keep Warm

I made a big pot of shrimp gumbo, with chorizo, yellow hominy, vegetables and macaroni, using my favorite rasam seasonings for flavor. Boy did it pack a punch, and had a flavor to die for! I've been enjoying this soup with huge puffy naan rolls that are baked with a sprinkling of cheddar.

This BBQ pulled pork on a bun simmered in the crockpot for hours giving the house a wonderful aroma. I made the Southern BBQ sauce from scratch because all of the store-bought types use high-fructose corn syrup, as does ketchup:
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup ketchup - make your own
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup prepared mustard
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt