1 C. Coca-Cola
1 C. ketchup
1/4 C. Worcestershire sauce
1 t. liquid smoke
3 T. A.1 Sauce
1 t. onion flakes
1 t. garlic flakes
1/2 t. fresh ground black pepper
Put all ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil slowly. Cook until mixture has been reduced by a quarter. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate.
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tbsp. coarsely ground pepper
1 tbsp. Creole mustard
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. prepared horseradish
(if you prefer a thicker sauce, omit the water)
Whisk together all ingredients until blended. Store in the refrigerator up to 1 week
1/2 c. molasses
1.2 c. balsamic vinegar
1 rack pork spareribs (about 3 lbs.)
1. Mix molasses and vinegar. Pour 1/4 cup into a 2-gallon food bad. Add ribs; turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 4 hours.
2. Heat oven to 325°F. You’ll need a foil-lined roasting pan with a rack.
3. Place ribs on rack. Sprinkle with 1 tsp each salt and pepper. Cover with foil; bake 1 1/2 hours. Meanwhile, in saucepan, simmer remaining molasses mixture 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
4. Brush ribs with mixture; bake, uncovered, 1 to 1 1/2 hours until tender. Cut to seperate individual ribs; drizzle with remaining molasses mixture
Serves 4
You could use a prepared pizza crust such as Boboli, or make a homemade crust.
pizza crust
1/2 cup barbecue sauce, Sonny’s Sweet Sauce or Bullseye Mesquite work well
1 cup cooked chicken, finely shredded
2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1 onion, thinly sliced and sauteed
1/4 cup red bell peppers, chopped and sauteed, (optional)
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, smoked
1 large sweet onion, diced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups thick barbecue sauce
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1 pound shredded barbecued pork*
Cheese Grits Crust Batter*
Cheese Grits Crust Batter*
2 cups water
2 cups milk
1 cup quick-cooking grits
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Preparation:
Bring water and milk to boil in a large saucepan; add grits, and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese, salt, and pepper; remove from heat.
Stir about one-fourth of grits mixture gradually into beaten eggs; add to remaining grits mixture, stirring constantly.
Spoon hot grits mixture evenly over hot Barbecue Pot Pie mixture.
Bake at 425° for 15 minutes.
Yield Makes 1 (13X9 inch) crust
Sauté onion in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in flour, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Gradually stir in barbecue sauce and beef broth; cook, stirring constantly,
3 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Stir in pork, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and spoon mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
Spoon Cheese Grits Crust Batter evenly over hot barbecue mixture.
Bake at 425° for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and set.
*1 pound shredded beef may be substituted for pork.
Yield 8 to 10 servings
