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Up in smoke Posted at 09:39 PM - 04/30/09 in General by Dennis

I got a smoker last week, so we've been having smoked dinner lately.

Saturday we had fall off the bone, super-tender ribs.  I got the recipe from a co-worker, and it was terrific.  I also smoked a pork butt for pulled pork sandwiches, which by the way isn't a butt at all, it's actually part of the front shoulder.  Who knew?  The butt didn't work quite as well.  It took longer than expected, and it was a bit tough when all was said and done.  It tasted all-right, not as tender as I wanted it to be.  Wednesday, it was boneless chicken breasts.  They were pretty good, too.  Tonight, we had pulled pork sandwiches again.  For a side dish we shredded one of the chicken breasts and combined it with some BBQ sauce to create a topping for nachos.  Those were a big hit!  The kids tore into them and pretty much ignored the curly fries I made to go with the sandwiches.

The next time I'm off from work, I'm going to try a butt again.  You know, "Practice makes perfect".  My wife has also started making plans for some smoked salmon.  No wonder I don't seem to be losing any weight!

In case you were wondering, here's the recipe for the nachos (so simple a caveman could do it):

  1. 1 LG Shredded chicken breast (smoked)
  2. 1 Bag tortilla chips
  3. 1 Bag Shredded Colby/Jack cheese
  4. 1 Jalapeno pepper
  5. Sour Cream
  6. BBQ sauce

Preheat the oven to about 375 degrees.  In a container, mix the chicken and some BBQ sauce to suit your taste.  In an oven safe pan, layer in some of the chips, with cheese followed by some chicken.  Make another layer the same way.  Put the pan in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.  Throw some chopped jalapeno pepper and sour cream on top and enjoy.

So, hungry yet?


Comments:
Posted at 07:32 AM - 05/06/09Sounds worse than it is. It was an intentional dish and it is yummy with the right seasonings. I usually throw ground turkey in with it but it was hamburger that I pulled out of the freezer. Would ya'll like the recipe?Poster: Sandra M Stowers
Posted at 06:30 PM - 05/05/09Yeah we didn't even watch tobymac... lol after hawk nelson we were soo tired of standing... lol. u prolly like tobymac, righ?Poster: kellee
Posted at 08:55 AM - 05/05/09i havent spoken to u for along time. im sorry. Um...yea so the banner picture thingy on here scares the crap out of me.... u shud change it so its not FISHES Poster: kellee
Posted at 07:35 PM - 05/04/09Did you clean out the fridge and just throw everything you found in a pot? EWWWPoster: Aimee
Posted at 10:12 AM - 05/04/09Boy, that sounds, umm... tasty...Poster: Dennis
Posted at 08:02 PM - 05/02/09Well, tonight we had a cabbage, okra, tomato combination mixed with some ground beef and lima beans. I think I might want to try the ribs but I am not a huge fan of the brats. That being said I know I will get brats when we get to Wisconsin!Poster: Sandra M Stowers
Posted at 08:07 AM - 05/01/09That sounds good. I grilled some bratwurst last night with a side of Macaroni and Cheese. It's not quite as gourmet as you, but it works for us.Poster: Clint

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