Sunday, May 17, 2015

Smoker Ribs

Use smoker rub
Pork ribs from Sam's club

Rinse ribs in water
remove membrane if not already removed
Coat the meet with thin layer of cooking oil. Sprinkle enough rub to cover surface. Wrap meat in foil then in plastic bag and place in fridge overnight or atleast 4 hours.When ready to cook place ribs directly on rack meat side up 3 hours. Remove ribs from smoker and create a boat with heavy foil. Put 1 cup apple juice in with the ribs. Wrap to keep moisture in. Set temp on grill to 225 and cook for 2 hours. Remove ribs and brush with BBQ sauce. Place ribs directly on grill and cook for another 30 minutes. Let meat rest a few minutes before serving.

Strawberry Freezer Jam

2 pints strawberries = 2 cups crushed strawberries
4 cups sugar
1 box Sure Jell fruit pectin

Crush Strawberries but leave some chunks. Don't puree it. needs to be 2 cups exactly
measure sugar exactly and stir in with crushed strawberries. let stand 10 minutes stirring occasionally.

Stir 1 box pectin and 3/4 cup water into saucepan. (pectin may be lumpy at first) bring to a boil on high heat stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

Stir pectin mixture into fruit mixture and stir until sugar is dissolved approx. 3 minutes.

Pour into containers leaving approx. 1/2 inch from the top to all it to expand when frozen.

Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours then place in freezer. will store for 1 year in freezer.

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Rolo Cookies




Ooey gooey rolo caramel cake mix cookies
  
12 ounces Rolo’s caramels
 2 boxes Devils Food Cake mix
 4 eggs
 2/3 c. oil

Directions:Mix cake mix, oil, and eggs. Take a small ball of dough and form a ball around the rolo. (Only use enough dough to cover the rolo so it can spread through the cookie.)
Place on greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 7-8 minutes. Yields about 3 dozen.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.