BBQ Pork and Beans – A Delicious Game Day Entree!

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barbecue, BBQ Pork and Beans, slow cooker, Super Bowl

Since Super Bowl is next Sunday, I thought I would make something that others might enjoy as a game day dish. I had purchased some pork stew meat on sale and I had a bag of pinto beans, so pork and beans it is! Of course, I couldn’t resist the lure of BBQ flavor, so I included some BBQ sauce in the beans and boy that combined with a dash of liquid smoke, gave these beans a wonderful flavor! Not to mention, my house smelled wonderful all day while they were cooking! This is something a little different from the game day chili that is so popular, but it was just as delicious!

We enjoyed these beans as a main dish with a slice of bread. I happened to have some spicy chow chow in the fridge, so that is the relish you see in the photo. It added a nice, tart zip to the beans.

BBQ Pork and Beans

1 pound of dried pinto beans

8 cups water

1 cup chicken broth

1 medium red onion, chopped

1 pound cubed pork stew meat

1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce

1/4 cup brown sugar

1-2 tsp hot sauce

Dash of liquid smoke

Salt and pepper

I didn’t soak my beans overnight, so I did the quick soak method. I put the dried beans in a large pot with 8 cups of water. I brought the pot to a boil and let it boil for 3-4 minutes. Then I turned off the heat and let them sit for about 20 minutes to cool down just a bit. I then transferred the beans with about 3 cups of the water they cooked in, into my slow cooker. I added all the other ingredients, gave it a good stir and cooked it on high for about 8 hours. The beans really need that high setting to cook through.

Enjoy! Go Eagles!!!

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What’s Cooking on Super Sunday???

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7 Layer Dip, brownies, Buffalo Wings, Cooking, Food, gumbo, Super Bowl

  
So what is everyone cooking for Super Sunday? I’m curious to hear. My husband and I are hanging out at home and a girlfriend of mine is coming over. Since there is just going to be a couple of us I’m not making too much, but being the food lover that I am and I adore appetizers, I can’t pass up the opportunity to make a few things.

I’ll be making gumbo based on a post I shared a few days ago and my girlfriend is bringing cornbread. Yum!

https://houseblendfamily.wordpress.com/2016/02/03/gumbo-for-beginners/ 

I’m also making a 7-layer dip. Gosh I love this stuff! What are my layers you ask? Everyone’s are a little different

• Fat Free Refried Beans
• Guacamole
• Fat Free Sour Cream Mixed with Taco Seasoning Mix – The taco seasoning is a must! It adds that extra flavor boost.
• Salsa
• Shredded Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese
• Diced Green Onions
• Sliced Black Olives

The munchies wouldn’t be complete without another of my favorites, Buffalo Wings!

Oh, I almost forgot! My girlfriend is also bringing a cheese and beer concoction known as “crack dip”. Can’t wait to try that! 

And then for dessert, my daughter is making double chocolate brownies with a swirl of Nutella baked in.

That should keep us fat and happy tomorrow!

So what are you having???

Gumbo for Beginners

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Cooking, Food, gumbo, New Orleans, recipe, slow cooker, Super Bowl

  
This was shared by another author, but I was thinking about making gumbo for Super Bowl, so thought I would share. Enjoy!

For Diana Briggs, because she asked. Many people mistakenly believe that gumbo is a mysterious dish requiring a thick Louisiana accent, possibly the carcass of an alligator, and a large cauldron bubbling in the woods. Not so. Gumbo is a straightforward dish, but does require the cook to get up close and personal with his […]

https://houseblendfamily.wordpress.com/2016/02/03/gumbo-for-beginners/