Hello to all my QVC pals, and you all know who you are....
(I need to see the Ophthalmologist for a new eyeglass prescription, but using bold lettering always makes it easier for me to read without additional eye strain).
I have missed you all, and I am especially concerned about Jules5280 since her Dad recently passed.
Jules if you read this please know you have been in my daily prayers, and will remain in my daily prayers. I hope you are coming along as I know the long grief journey all too well, and I hope you can read my thread and reply to me.
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I recently became engaged, and my Fiance' is a retired gentleman a bit younger than myself, who also lost his wife a couple of years ago, and he shares my passion for traveling and tasting different cuisines.
We know each other for a while and have booked the same tours to be together to get to know one another better. At first it was a wonderful caring friendship, but that has blossomed into a loving caring wonderful relationship. When he popped the question and gave me the ring I was really surprised, and very delighted that he chose to share his heart, and his life with me.
They say good things happen to those who wait, and it will be almost 3 years since I lost my beloved Husband and Mother 2 weeks apart, back in the summer of 2011.
I still cry and become very sad, but I know the grief journey takes its own time, and my Fiance' is very kind, caring, supportive, and exceptionally understanding.
We stayed by my place since the weekend, and today made a few of my favorite foods, (and his). We made pulled pork with coleslaw and used Emeril's recipe .
I have posted the recipe below, for those who care to try it. It is really foolproof and delicious.
Barbecued Pulled Pork Sandwiches With Homemade BBQ Sauce, Cole Slaw
Ingredients:
• 1 boneless pork butt, about 4 pounds
• 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Emeril's Original Essence
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon cayenne
• Wet Mop Basting Sauce
• Barbecue Sauce
• 8 Hamburger buns
• Kicked Up Cole Slaw
Directions
• Place the pork in a baking dish. In a bowl, combine the sugar, Essence, salt, cumin, paprika, pepper, and cayenne. Rub the seasoning evenly over the pork to coat. Cover with plastic and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Preheat an oven or smoker to 225 degrees F. (I used my smoker).
• Bring the pork to room temperature and place in a roasting pan, fat side up. Slow cook in the oven, basting with the wet mop basting sauce every 45 minutes, until fork tender, about 7 to 8 hours. Remove the pork from the oven, cover with foil and let rest for 30 minutes.
• With a knife and fork or two forks, pull the meat apart into small slices or chunks. Toss with the some of the pan juices to keep the meat moist. Add barbecue sauce, to taste, or serve on the side. Divide the pulled pork among the hamburger buns. Top with the coleslaw or serve on the side with the fried pickles and additional Barbecue Sauce as desired.
Wet Mop Basting Sauce - MAKES 2 CUPS
Ingredients:
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
Directions:
The night before you cook the pork, combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and whisk well. Refrigerate and let the flavors blend overnight.
Quick And Easy Barbecue Sauce - This is a Carolina-style BBQ Sauce with lots of tang and kick.
MAKES 2 CUPS
• Ingredients:
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and whisk well to dissolve the sugar. Place in a squeeze bottle and dress the pulled pork sandwiches to taste.
Kicked Up Cole Slaw: This simple cole slaw is a great side for barbecue ribs or use it to top pulled pork sandwiches and fish tacos. MAKES 8 SERVINGS.
Ingredients:
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk
• 4 teaspoons celery seeds
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 3 cups shredded green cabbage (about 1/2 head cabbage)
• 3 cups shredded red cabbage (about 1/2 head cabbage)
• 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 large carrot, peeled and shredded
• 1/2 cup grated yellow onion
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Directions:
• In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, vinegar, buttermilk, celery seeds, salt, pepper, and cayenne, and whisk well to dissolve the sugar. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Toss with the dressing until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning, to taste. Place in the refrigerator, covered, to chill slightly before serving.
I'll check back when I can as company just arrived and the food is ready to be served now, and again please know the friendships I have made through so many years on the QVC bb's have brought me such great comfort, pleasure, and joy, and for that I am most thankful.....thankful for each and every one of my kind caring supportive QVC pals.
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