8.03.2011

Best Carolina BBQ Meat Sauce recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups prepared yellow mustard
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup cider vinegar
3/4 cup beer
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce, or to taste

Directions
In a heavy non-reactive saucepan, stir together the mustard, brown sugar, vinegar, and beer. Season with chili powder and black, white, and cayenne peppers. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, and cook for about 20 minutes. DO NOT BOIL, or you will scorch the sugar and peppers.
Mix in the Worcestershire sauce, butter, and liquid smoke. Simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes. Taste, and season with hot sauce to your liking. Pour into an airtight jar, and refrigerate for overnight to allow flavors to blend. The vinegar taste may be a little strong until the sauce completely cools.

Butter Cream Frosting II recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup shortening
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup milk

Directions
In a large bowl, cream margarine and shortening until light and fluffy. Add salt, vanilla, confectioners' sugar and milk. Beat well.

Beef-Stuffed Squash recipe.

Ingredients
3 acorn squash, halved and seeded
1/2 cup water
1 pound lean ground beef
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup Russian-style salad dressing
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1 medium onion, minced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup Russian salad dressing
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar

Directions
Place squash cut-side down in a roasting pan and pour water in pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine filling ingredients. Remove squash from oven. Increase oven temperature to 375 degrees F. Lightly spoon filling into each squash cavity. Combine glaze ingredients and baste meat and top of squash. Bake 40-50 minutes, basting with glaze every 15 minutes.

Bacon Cheddar Pinwheels recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
3/4 cup milk
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions
In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening. Add milk and mix well. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 6-8 times. Roll into a 16-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Sprinkle with bacon and cheese.
Roll up from a long side. Cut into 15 slices; place cut side down in greased muffin cups. Bake at 450 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.