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Here's a good one from Spanky's Bar and Grill in Brunswick GA. I have fixed this and Larry brags on it.
takes two pans to start it.
First the sauce:
In a 2 qt sauce pan, over low heat, melt 1/4 cup of butter then add:
13/4 cups catsup
1/4 cup French's yellow mustard
1/4 cup white vinegar
Blend until smooth,
then add:
1/2 Tbs chopped garlic
1 tsp coarse ground black pepper
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
1/2 oz. liquid smoke
1 oz. Worcestershire sauce
1 oz Crustal hot sauce or 1/2 oz of Tabasco
1/2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
Blend until smooth,
then add:
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
Stir constantly increase heat to simmer (DO NOT BOIL) for about 10 minutes.
Makes approx 31/2 cups of sauce (set aside, to be added later)

Then the Stew:
in a 2 gallon pot, over low hear melt 1/4 of butter then add:
3 cups small diced potatoes
1 cup small diced onion
2 141/2 oz cans of chicken broth
1 lb baked chicken
8-10 oz smoked pork ( I use a boston butt)

Bring to a rolling boil. stirring until potatoes are near done, then add:
1 81/2 oz can early peas
2 141/2 oz cans stewed tomatoes
The prepared sauce
1 16oz can of baby lima beans
1/4 cup liquid smoke
1 141/2 oz can creamed corn
slow simmer for 2 hours.
Yields 1 gallon.


edit since I can't proof read first.





This message was edited Jul 2, 2009 10:28 PM

Actually, the first thing you do is bake or boil a chicken and roast a boston butt. This meat needs to be ready before you unfold the recipe. lol

Wow.. your Mum must have had an ancient Chinese soul!!

Good night BJ!

Me too going to bed. Been nice to be able to sleep once my head touches the pillow!!!

Good night ladies!

Cody and Synda.. don't stay up too late please.

Thank you Sistah Deborah!
Y'all Georgians should know how Brunswick Stew should taste.. after all it originate there!
One Boston butt on shopping list, next week.

Good night dear Deb.

nite nite my sweet Jaye.

I learned about grilled Brussel sprouts when I was visiting my family in Canada. They lightly sprinkle them with a Greek seasoning, cut an "X" in the bottom of the core and grill--yummy. Oh yes spray with olive oil or brush either one.

Deborah that does sound like an outstanding Brunswick Stew recipe. I love it but alas Kim doesn't so I don't cook it any more.

Night all, sweet dreams. I think I will go also as my son called saying he would be here at 7 AM sharp!! That boy just doesn't understand his Mom needs her beauty sleep in the mornings. Oh well such is the price you pay for a little help around the house.

Good night all.

Good night Jaye.....Sleep well.....

Hi Cody, how are you doing?

Goodnight everyone....

Morning Friends !!!

Actually, Jaye... I remember my mom salt brined a lot of things before cooking... like she said salt brine takes the wild taste out of wild meats... and she also salt brined the veggies for this wonderful salad she used to make ... raw yellow squash, zucchini, cukes, onions, bell peppers, and green beans... let them sit in the brine all day in the fridge... then drain the brine off, and add cherry tomato halves and italian dressing. Would last for days in the fridge, and we all loved it so much on our dinner table.

We did something yesterday that I never could get Don to do before. HEB (a grocery store in Corsicanna) had briskets on sale for 99 cents per pound... LIMIT 1 per customer. So, I got Don to go in with me and each of us bought 1. Took them to the car, and went back in to buy 1 more each. He's always too embarrassed to do things like that. But when I told him that he would be paying less than 1/3 of the price... he agreed to play the game. I may drive there again today to get some more... before they run out.

Deborah... that stew recipe sounds wonderful... I've saved it in my recipe folder to try this winter. Thanks.

you' welcome. IT's a great stew. Your counter will be completed covered with all the ingredients sitting on it in preparation.

Your mama's veggie salad sounds great and I bet it was a pretty salad too.

Has anyone heard Marion speaking about the movie "Public Enemies"? Her Pirate has turned Gangsta LOL

Where's Linda Kay?. I was expecting breakfast this morning. : (

Funny you mentioned that Deborah, I was going to say something about it also.

Ah hum, I haven't got passed just looking at the photo releases yet!! I plan to go see it when I can find someone else to go. It's that whole scenario of being weak kneed that caused me concern. LOL Got to admit he made some good looking eye candy as a gangsta!!!!!

Lololol!!!!!!
Okay Maid M.. you're quick to defend JD!! Now imagine him as this gangsta, parlez sweet nuthins' in Francais right there on your pillow!!
I bet we'll hear you oohing about his big gun all the way from Havana de la Florida!!!
Hehehehehehehe...
BTW, how's your middle finger? If it still itches, Kel says to stick it out in the air, when you're driving in town, and let it air-dry! I'm just the messenger!!

Alright, I'm late.. sorry about breakfast. LK must be really resting her leg. I'll try to fix breakfast before leaving, LK.

Got a fresh pot of coffee and for you creamer addicts, there's hazelnut and Irish cream.
I'm in the mood for buttered toasted English muffins. Hope that will please you Deborah.

Yes to going back to the store for more briskets BJ!! They used to sell them at that price, now they are at least $5 a pound here!! We love to smoke them, or either just roast them in the oven.
For cooking in the oven, we'd butterfly them first, stuffed with hot Cajun chow-chow. Truss them, and then dry rub them before putting them in turkey bags.
Will have to try brining veges your mum's way. Anything to increase the flavor.
Yummmmmmy!

Cody, hope you have more time to play around here. But your hand truly needs a rest. I do hope Rob helps you with the fowls.

Synda... wakey, wakey.. we miss you!!

Isn't it wonderful that Barb got to meet another DG sister? And she's a quilter too!! I bet there were many giggles and promises of seeing each other again.

Cindy, don't forget to save your pennies. We sure want to see you too at Cookie's next year!

It's hot, hot, hot out there. Kel jerry-rigged a sprinkler, mount it on a hand-truck, so I don't have to roast out there trying to quench the garden!

"Pleasure is very seldom found
where it is sought; our brightest blazes
of gladness are commonly kindled
by unexpected sparks"

♥♥♥You all are my sparks ♥♥♥

Hi Trisha,i doing good thanks for asking.

Hi Jaye,i'm hereeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.lol

You are all making me so hungry. That receipe for Brunswick stew sounds like it would make enough for an army. I have really problems cooking anymore. Cooking for one, especially after I come home from work is just not something I want to do. Even eating out, by myself, is just not fun. I am thinking that being at a retire place where they fix your meals wouldn't be all bad, many of them are having their own chefs to keep the food from being instituional.

Morning everyone...rushing around today trying to get everything done that I need to do plus the errands Laura needs to get done since she is minding the zoo here for us and they are going to BBQ here tomorrow night so mom will have company (and MIL if they can get her to come over for dinner). The cat and the bird are fine but Porter doesn't like fireworks and needs someone to "hold her paw".....she doesn't mind firecrackers and the small stuff but when the M80's and other big stuff start up when isn't a happy camper, and the City of Tumwater sets off their big display about a mile from the house....

BJ we had a little Asian Pickle Jar that you sliced in your choice of veggies and covered with a salt/sugar brine, let sit for a few days then as you would eat them you just added new to the jar. I have misplaced that recipe and would love to find it again because it sure was good. Every year just before St. Patricks Day our local store has a big sale like that on Corned Beef Brisket....Laura and I always make several trips and stock up on all we can afford.

Well, lot of projects need to get done before tonight so I better get to it, Have a great day and I will check in later.

Hey Jaye, it is my "job" to defend all great "eye candy" as I have said before and will say again :"I may be old but I ain't dead!" Nope, no whispering in French in my ear--prefer just the pillow thank you for thinking of it though. LOL Besides now what you Sistahs laugh about if I didn't respond?

Absolutely BJ go again. Nothing wrong with saving money on something you will be using a lot. Kim and I do the same thing with specials.

Janice I so agree. With Kim gone this week I have had to force myself to cook but at least I am doing it. Be so easy just to eat "flakes" as my in laws used to say. I fix a chicken the other day and tonight part of it goes into rice with onions and celery. Mustn't forget the garlic--can't live without garlic.

Well Kim has sent me a shopping request for some gifts for her Tica Mom and I want to get that out of the way while I am thinking straight. So I am off to the big city for a few...back later. BTW, she adores the family she is staying with and is using her ESOL training by helping one of the sons with his English.

This is for Kel, what are you trying to do big boy? Get me into serious trouble with my hand? You are really racking up the points dear!!!!!!

My mother always had a jar in the frige with vinegar, sugar and salt & pepper that she sliced cucumbers in during the summer. She would serve the cucumbers and them add more new to the jar. Does anyone have a recipe for that combination? Did it have oil in it, and how much sugar is too much? Another one of those things Mom just thru together and I never bother to ask her how. Boy, would I give a lot to have just an hour with Mom to ask all the questions I should have asked when she was alive!

Hi All,
Well after reading from lastnight I am hungry now... LOL Ok stupid question but when you grill egg plant what do you do to it? How do you grill it?
So far we are having a quiet weekend.. Son in Jacksonvill NC wants us to come there and stay with him and his family and then tomorrow go and watch the fire works with them at the Marine Base... Oh well we will see.
Ok now talking with hubby about going to sons house... I will have to get it over with sooner or later...LOL
be back in a few..
Hugs,
Susan

For you ladies that have small dogs in the house.Go to this link and get dog steps for them for a good price.Me and Jaye,already have our orders in on them.

I ordered mine last night and jaye ordered her earlier,so she still has some.



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This message was edited Jul 3, 2009 1:17 PM

Susan... for the grilled egg plant.. I do the same as I do with zukes... I put some olive oil, salt and pepper, and some Italian seasoning in a gallon zip lock bag... knead it till it's mixed up... then drop the veggies in it. I suck out all the air I can get out, and let it sit in the fridge all day (or over night)... till time to grill it.
I slice the egg plant into about 1/2" slices... and just cut the zukes in half long ways.

BJ, than you so much as growing up my Mom never cooked this type of stuff and now living in the south I grow it and just don't know always how to cook it different....
THANK YOU for the web site on ebay... I have steps for my babies but needed them for the livening room for them to get up on sofas....
Ok said no plans for the fourth but son in Marines just called and wanted us to come down so hubby wants to go so we are leaving in a few to go there... I don't like to travel on holidays and prefer to fly then drive but that is just my stupid brain so off we are going so I can see my Grandson....yeahhhhhhh So anyone here close to Top Sail NC?
May be able to get on puter when I get there but not to sure....
All have a safe weekend and say a prayer we get there ok and back... I hate driven...
Hugs to all,
Susan

Susan you can also take the eggplant after it is grilled, scoop the middle out of the shell and mix with a good quality yogurt, season with garlic, salt and pepper , mix really well and it makes a delicious dip for pita bread or crackers.

Hey Maid M.. we need to tell Susan too that in the Middle East, eggplants are treated reverently. Imam Biyaldi.. to die for!!
Oooh.. Kel says you have a wonderful weekend Maid M!!
(Think he's behaving!)

Susan, Kel said Top Sail is about 3 hours' drive from us. You got our number, call us when you get there.

Just got back. Got a call this afternoon to run some run errands. I doze off in the truck.. in fact Kel said I was snoring. Must be fatigue from the heat.

Yes that is so right. I liked eggplant before I went to Palestine but let me tell you I love it now. I could eat my self sick with the dip and any other way it was served.

Tell Kel I said have a wonderful 4th also. It is about time he behaved. The ole lady is gonna get him yet!!!

He's behaving so well tonight, he's snoring away in his recliner!! Poor guy is so tired. Think I'll look through some quilt mags..be prepared for the extra work you pulled me into, Maid M!!!

Have a good night sleep everyone. Trisha, I pray you and Bill have a safe journey.
You too Susan.

Here are Cedric and Shoney! Look how patriotic they are!!
Happy 4th everyone!

ME? Did I pull you into something? Not me surely.

Everyone a safe, happy 4th and if we have any service people in our midst, thank you for service that we may enjoy the feedoms we have.

good night Jaye.....sleep well.....everyone have a blast tomorrow and got your tummies full.I will be with some friends tomorrow,why my hubby the party pooper he will stay home.SO EVERYONE PARTYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY......

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Yah, we got sistahs here who served, and we got sistahs here who are mothers that served!! THANK YOU!!

If you drink, don't drive...
If you don't drink... drive for someone that does...

Have a safe 4th please!

Too tired to be partying tomorrow Cody. You party for us, okay?
Good night sweetie.

See you all in the morning!

Good night Jaye,don't worry CAN'T DRIVE AND DON'T DRINK......I'm just going to enjoy being with my friends.

Hi All,
On sons puter and I am going to bed.. Just wanted you all to know we made it here ok.... Jaye, we are only going to be here for two nights and they have things planed so we will have to meet another time.... Also I don't have your phone number with me...LOLOL
When I get home you all are going to have to give me cooking lessons on egg plant and other squash... LOL I did not grow the egg plant this year but wonder if it is to late to start it now???? Also anyone know how to cook shitaki mushrooms? (sp) You all have a wonderful weekend and we will be home sometime Sunday.....
Hugs to you all,
Susan

I just want everybody to know that Synda,is doing good.

Just got off the train, a two hour ride...now we have an hour or two in the car to get out to Cannon Beach.

Was 95 degrees at home today.....luckily it will be cooler at the beach. think we are going to have a good time....hope all of you have a good day too.

Jaye,she has already shipped out my dog steps.I should get it by the 8th.

Synda,you got mail both ways.

Have a grand 4th of July sistahs!! Be safe.. no fireworks in the house, unless it's of the verbal kind!

Great you made it Susan! There's always some other time. Oh yeah, I am glad Cody called me about the dog steps. I know an extra one for you will always come in handy.

So, ours will come in around the 10th Cody? Lola will be thrilled.

Independence Day breakfast is on! Creamy white pancakes, choice of blue berry or red yummy strawberry toppings and of course, coffee!

Be safe on the road, if you are planning to be on the road.
Be safe grilling........extra hotdogs if it's Nathan's Maid M :D

I'll be heading out the door in a few.