Mango Salsa

Mango salsa

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1 1/2 C. chopped mango
1/2 C. chopped red sweet pepper
1/4 C. sliced green onions
1/4 C. snipped fresh cilantro
2 T. lime juice
2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped

Chill at least 2 hours.

Salsa Verda

Salsa Verde

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1 lb. tomatillos
1 jalapeno
1 small onion, quartered
3 cloves garlic
1 T. kosher salt
1/2 bunch chopped cilantro
1 lime, juiced

Bring pot of water to boil and add tomatillos, jalapeno, onion, garlic, and 1 T. salt. Reduce heat and simmer 5-10 minutes. Reserve 1/4 C. cooking juice. Add cooked vegetables to blender with cilantro and lime juice. Add 1/4 C. cooking juice and puree. Adjust taste with more lime juice and salt.

Lichtenstein Kraut

Lichtenstein Kraut

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2 slices thick bacon

1/3 C. chopped onion

2 C. saurkraut

2 Johnathon apples, unpeeled and diced (any semi-sweet apples ok)

1 heaping T. dark brown sugar

Fry bacon crisp, drain off most of fat. Saute onions in lefter fat. Drain kraut and rinse. Add all together and simmer 2 hours.

Taco Seasoning Mix

Taco Seasoning Mix

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1 T. chile powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. garlic powder

2 tsp. onion powder

1 tsp. paprika

1 tsp. cumin powder

1 tsp. ground oregano

1 tsp. sugar

Summer Sausage

Summer Sausage

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2 lbs. ground beef (80/20 is ok)

1 C. water

2 T. tender quick

1 1/2 tsp liquid smoke

1/2 C. packed dark brown sugar

1/2 tsp. onion salt

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

peppercorns to taste

Make into 2 inch rolls and bake at 300 for 1 1/2 hours. Turn halfway through cooking. Helps to have a drip pan under the sausage.

Dad's Slaw

Dad's slaw

2 packages chopped cabbage
2 pints grape tomatos, but in half
1 1/2 onions, sliced and cut into 6ths
2 peppers (bell peppers or poblanos)
1 1/2 tsp salt

Dressing
1 1/3 C. sugar
2/3 C. apple cider vinegar
2 C. whipping cream

Combine cabbage and 1 1/2 tsp salt. Chill for 3 hours. Add all other stuff and mix. Chill for 1 hour at least.

Pickled Okra

Pickled Okra

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3 lbs. small fresh okra (3-3 1/2 inches long)

5 C. water

3 C. white vinegar

1/4 C. coarse kosher salt

2 T. sugar

6 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole

6 small red chili peppers

1 T. dill seed

Wash okra well and drain. Sterilize jars and lids. Cut off top half of stems. Pack okra, stem side up in jars. In each jar put 1 clove garlic, 1 chili pepper, and small pinch of dill seed. Pour hot brine over okra to cover. Put on lids and process 15 min in boiling water bath. Put on counter and cover with towel until cook and sealed.

Jerk Seasoning

Jerk Seasoning

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1 T. granulated onion
1 T. onion powder
1 T. allspice
1 T. sugar
1 T. black pepper
1 T. cayenne pepper
1 T. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. habanero chili
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. powdered bay leaf