Tag: bay leaf

Main Course, Meat, Mexican, Try Me

Pork Carnitas

4 pound boneless pork butt, fat trimmed and cut into 2 inch cubes 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 onion, peeled and halved 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 cups water 1 medium orange, juiced and keep the spent halves

Main Course, Meat, Spicy, Try Me

Piquant Pulled Pork

Spice Rub 6 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons smoked paprika Brine 1/4 cup kosher salt 4 cups cold water 1/4 cup freshly packed light brown sugar 1 medium red onion, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 […]

Cajun, Soup, Try Me

Cajun Chicken & Sausage Gumbo

1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 large onion, diced 1 cup diced bell peppers 2 celery stalks, diced 1 pound smoked beef sausage, sliced 1/4 inch thick 4 cloves garlic, minced salt and pepper to taste 1 1/2 tablespoons Creole seasoning 3 cups chicken broth 2 bay leaf 1 pound […]

Buffalo, Pasta, Spicy

Buffalo Chicken Chili Mac

2 tbsp EVOO 2 pounds chicken breasts, cut into small bits 1 large carrot, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 3 celery stalks, chopped 5 garlic cloves 1 tbsp smoked paprika Pepper 1 bay leaf 2 cups chicken stock 1/4-1/2 cup hot sauce (or more) 1 can crushed tomatoes 1 pound elbow macaroni 1/2 cup shredded […]