Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients : 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onions 2 tsp. chopped garlic 2 tsp. chili flakes 3 cups pureed canned tomatoes 2 tbsp. cider vinegar 2 tbsp. brown sugar 2 tbsp. chili powder 2 tsp. ground cumin salt, to taste Cooking Procedures : Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet.  Add onions, garlic and chili flakes.  Sauté for 2 minutes, or until onions soften. Stir in tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, chili powder, cumin and salt.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until thickened. Makes about 2 cups. Read more »

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Beef Ribs

A favourite satisfying ribs recipe. Double the sauce if you want extra for dipping.  The ribs are cut from rib roasts and are sold in a rack or already cut into individual ribs.  If you buy individual ribs, reduce the cooking time by 5 minutes. Ingredients : 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tbsp. chili powder 1 tbsp. chopped garlic 2 tsp. paprika 2 tsp. dried thyme 4 racks beef ribs salt Cooking Procedures : Combine mustard, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, chili powder, garlic, paprika and thyme.  Brush over ribs.  Marinate for […] Read more »

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Homemade Barbecue Rub

Make this recipe in quantity and keep it on hand to flavour any grilled steak.  Rub it over the meat before grilling. Ingredients : 1 tbsp. paprika 1 tbsp. chili powder 1 tsp. dry mustard 1 tsp. dried thyme 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper Cooking Procedures : Combine paprika, chili powder, mustard, dried thyme, salt and pepper.  Transfer to an airtight container. Keeps in a cupboard for about 6 months. Makes about 1/4 cup. Read more »

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Southwestern Pork Stew

Ingredients : 4 tsp. olive oil, divided 1 lb. lean stewing pork, cut into (2 cm) cubes 2 medium onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 tsp. chili powder 1-1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves 1 tsp. ground cumin 3/4 tsp. salt (optional) 1/2 tsp. hot pepper flakes 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 cups low-sodium beef or chicken stock 1 can (796 mL) tomatoes, including juice, chopped 2 bell peppers (assorted colors), cubed 2 cups frozen corn kernels 1 can (540 mL) kidney beans (or black beans), drained and rinsed chopped cilantro (optional) Cooking Procedures : In a Dutch oven or a […] Read more »

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Sweet Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients : 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 to 2-1/2 lbs. pork tenderloins, trimmed 2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. ground cinnamon Glaze 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 tbsp. garlic, finely chopped 1 tbsp. chili sauce (Tabasco) Cooking Procedures : Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).  Prepare an oven-proof 12-inch heavy skillet. In a small bowl, stir together salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and cinnamon.  Coat pork with spice rub.  Set aside. In an oven-proof heavy skillet, heat oil over moderately high heat until just beginning to smoke.  Brown pork, […] Read more »

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