Southern-Style Green Beans – Slow Beans for Fast Times
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That’s why every once and a while you have to enjoy something like these slow-cooked, southern-style green beans. These beans are cooked forever in a bacon-spiked, aromatic broth, and when they’re finally done, you’re almost shocked at how good they are. It seems so wrong, yet tastes so right.
I think two hours is perfect, but if your beans are fatter/thinner, you’ll have to adjust the time. What you’re looking for is something that literally melts in your mouth. Vibrant, quickly blanched green beans are many things, but “melt in your mouth” isn’t one of them. I hope you give these a try soon. Enjoy!
Ingredients for 6 portions:
2 pounds green beans, trimmed
1 handful sliced bacon (6 oz)
2 pounds green beans, trimmed
1 handful sliced bacon (6 oz)
1 sliced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup tomato sauce
3 cups chicken broth
Summery Orange Raspberry Ice Pops
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Summer wouldn't be complete without a special cool down treat. This year must be the summer of pools. We have been pool sitting for our neighbor, swimming in Nana and Papa's pool and been to fabulous hotels with outrageous pool. Time for swim lessons and scrumptious popsicles to cool down by the pool with.
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Million Dollar Chicken – Of Course It Tastes Rich!
I know, we had you at “slathered in crème fraiche,” but it was the bread that I was really looking forward to when I pulled this out of the oven, which is why I was so bummed when I thought I'd ruined it. Since I got greedy and used an extra slice of bread, and also used a larger roasting pan, the bread cooked to what would generously be referred to as “golden-black.”
It was so saturated with chicken fat, caramelized juices, and crème fraiche, that the bitterness from the darkest parts of the bread seemed to balance the richness somehow. The point is, if mine was good this dark, one shade lighter should get you even closer to million dollar chicken nirvana. I hope you give this “rich” combo a try soon. Enjoy!
Ingredients for 4 portions:
4 1/2 pound whole chicken
salt and pepper to taste
1 lemon
1 bunch fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
3 cloves garlic (original recipe calls for adding a few cloves of garlic in the cavity with the herbs and lemon - I didn't, since I had included garlic in the last twelve things I'd eaten, and was taking a break, but feel free to add!)
3 cloves garlic (original recipe calls for adding a few cloves of garlic in the cavity with the herbs and lemon - I didn't, since I had included garlic in the last twelve things I'd eaten, and was taking a break, but feel free to add!)
olive oil, as needed
3 thick slices day-old French bread (I used sourdough)
For creme fraiche glaze:
1 cup creme fraiche
1 zest of one lemon
juice of one lemon
1 tablespoon grated shallot puree
1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
- Cook at 450 degrees F. for one hour, then glaze, cook for 10 minutes, and repeat until chicken is done. (Note: If you use a different size chicken, you’ll obviously need to adjust your times. Cook until internal temp in thickest part of thigh is 165 degrees F.)
- The original recipe from the Standard Grill in NYC calls for finishing with Maldon sea salt. I didn't, but that always a nice option.
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- The original recipe from the Standard Grill in NYC calls for finishing with Maldon sea salt. I didn't, but that always a nice option.
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Banana Split Ice Cream Popsicles
Hey Slow Roasters!!! It's celebration time! We are so thrilled to be celebrating our 2 year anniversary with you and take the time to let you know how important y'all are to us. {{{Woot Woot}}}
We are so grateful for every one of you, the last 2 years have been amazing. I fondly remember our first post ever. I remember how exciting it was when someone found us and tried one of our recipes. Getting a comment was an incredible thrill. 2 years later it is still exhilarating to see the comments come in and hear your stories about trying the recipes. You have become like family to us.
What a summer it has been and we are excited to show our gratitude with an awesome John Boos giveaway! {{GIVEAWAY CLOSED}} Congrats to Shirley Cooley!
But first lets talk ice cream. I am so excited to share this recipe for Banana Split Ice Cream Pops. It is all my favorite things about a banana split transformed into a fantastic ice cream pop,
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Hot Wheels Pasta – Your Taste Buds Will Be Rollin on Dubs
It only happens once every couple years or so, but sometimes I’ll think of the name of a recipe before I actually have the recipe. This summery, hot wheels pasta is one such dish. Not sure how “hot wheels” popped into my brain, but pop it did, and the next thing I knew I was at the market buying a box of rotelle. So the “wheels” part was easy, but what about the “hot?” Just as easy, thanks to an assortment of hot and sweet pepper rings. I used about two-thirds hot peppers to one-third sweet, but you’ll obviously adjust to your personal tolerance. The zucchini provided a nice balance, although this is the kind of pasta that will accept any and all other summer veggies.
On the other hand, you could cook everything even less, and have what would basically be a hot pasta and vegetable salad. Regardless, no matter what you add, or how long you cook it, I hope you’ll be driven to try this great recipe soon. Enjoy!
Ingredients for 4 portions:
2 generous cups dry rotelle pasta
2 zucchini, sliced
2 to 3 cups of sliced pepper rings, seeded
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup green onion
1 anchovy filet
3 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups prepared tomato sauce (use a pinch of sugar if sauce needs it)
3/4 cup chicken stock
Italian parsley
The Classic Long Island Iced Tea
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Spending time back home in Florida brings certain things to mind. Mom's meatloaf, dad's brichole, lasagna dinner and then certain cocktails. The classic Long Island Iced Tea is one that jumps into my mind. Once upon a time on a beach long ago I enjoyed these fabulous drinks at a ladies night.
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Happy Blueberry Month!
Not much, as far as I can tell, but it does give people like me an excuse to re-post a video like this “Too Many” Blueberry Muffins recipe. If you’d like to read the full post, and get the ingredients, just follow this link. Enjoy!
Brownie Café Milkshake #IScream4ID
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I have been on a serious coffee kick lately. After we came home from New Orleans and perfected the frozen cafe au lait (a New Orleans coffee drink), Chad started messing with the recipe. Shortly thereafter we were contacted to partner with International Delight in the #IScream4ID campaign. Needless to say we are thrilled!
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“Minute” Chocolate Mug Cake – Can You Really Make Cake in 60 seconds?
I assumed the cause was the microwave’s ultra-violent thermodynamics, and that there was nothing anyone could do about it, but then I got to thinking. Maybe there was a way to tweak the existing recipes out there to minimize this problem. Long story short, I tweaked an existing recipe, which minimized the problem.
The secrets were using smaller amounts of batter, and cooking for way less time than has been suggested by others. Once you’ve boiled off all the water in the batter, you are totally screwed, so the idea here is to just barely get to the point of doneness, and stop. For me that was exactly 45 seconds.
Now, is this as good as a traditionally baked chocolate cake? Of course not, but it’s certainly close enough. And when you consider the fact it literally takes only a few minutes to make, this should find its way into your summer dessert recipe rotation. I hope you give it a try soon. Enjoy!
Ingredients for 2 chocolate mug cakes:
1 large egg
1/4 cup sugar
pinch salt
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp melted butter
1/8 tsp vanilla extract (I forgot to add, and it was fine, but I’d put a few drops to be safe)
- Stir well, then add:
1 tbsp shredded coconut (I used unsweetened)
2 tbsp toasted sliced almonds
1 or 2 tbsp mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (I used 1, but it could have used a few more chips)
3 tbsp milk
- Stir well, then add:
1/4 cup flour mixed with 1/4 tsp baking powder
Southwestern Grilled Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
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Jalapeno poppers are the consummate appetizer. But, have you considered them as the perfect side instead of fries?
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Cheesy Sausage and Sun-dried Tomato Bites #TriscuitRealFoods
I fondly remember cheese, sausage and Triscuit crackers on the appetizer table of every party my family ever hosted since I was a child. So, naturally when we were asked to partner with Triscuit we were extremely excited!
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A Friendly Barbecue Chicken Reminder
Some believe the solution is only brushing on the sauce during the last few minutes, but that doesn't allow enough time for the flavors to penetrate and pick up the desired smokiness. There has to be a better way!! There is, keep reading.
The video below shows my preferred method for having your barbecue chicken and being able to eat it too. If there's a time of the year to tighten up your chicken barbecuing game, it's right now. To read the full post, and get the ingredients, click here. Enjoy!
Homemade Hamburger Buns – Oh, My, God. Becky, Look at Her Bun!
A proper bun should be nothing more than a light, buttery, airy delivery system for getting a hot, juicy hamburger into your mouth. Oats, spelt, and flax seeds have no business getting anywhere near this type of operation. That's what turkey sandwiches are for.
They do take few hours, but most of that is rise time, and when you see and taste the results, I’m sure you’ll agree it was well worth the investment. By the way, don’t worry if your buns are slightly irregular in size. We’ll assume you’ll form your burgers with the same precision, so in the end they should match perfectly. I hope you give these a try soon. Enjoy!
Editorial Note: Today’s title will only make sense if you watch the video, and are familiar with Sir Mix-A-Lot’s "Baby Got Back."
Editorial Note: Today’s title will only make sense if you watch the video, and are familiar with Sir Mix-A-Lot’s "Baby Got Back."
Ingredients for 8 large hamburger buns:
1 package (2 1/2 tsp) dry active yeast (I used Fleischmann's “RapidRise” Yeast)
1 cup very warm water
1 large egg
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 pound all-purpose flour (about 3 1/2 cups)
Note: add a 1/2 cup of the flour to the yeast and water, and then the remainder before kneading
Note: add a 1/2 cup of the flour to the yeast and water, and then the remainder before kneading
for the tops:
1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp milk
sesame seeds
Very Berry Banana Yogurt Ice Pops and our New Orleans Family Vacation
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Did you know that City Park in New Orleans is 50% larger that Central Park in New York? With more activities than you can shake a stick at, certainly you will understand when I tell you we dedicated an entire vacation day to City Park. We are so excited to have been invited to enjoy a family vacation in New Orleans and thrilled to share our vacation with you.
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The Best Ever Strawberry Daiquiri, Cocktails and Tours in New Orleans
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New Orleans boasts fabulous food and cocktails from Lake Ponchatrain to the Mississippi River and every where around and in between. It must come as no surprise that we found the best burger in N’awlins and our favorite cocktail. We are so thrilled to have been invited to New Orleans for a family vacation and so happy to share it with you.
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Spicy Peach Coleslaw – An Apple Is an Excellent Thing – Until You’ve Tried a Peach
People have no problem loading up their ‘slaws with grated apple and diced pineapple, so it can’t be an anti-fruit bias. I think the real reason is that a perfectly ripe peach is such an incredible experience, that it seems almost criminal to consume it any other way.
I think George du Maurier put it best when he said, “An apple is an excellent thing – until you have tried a peach.” So, is that it? Just too good to not eat as is? That could explain some of it, but just in case the real reason is that you simply hadn’t thought of it before, I’m posting this. I hope you give it a try soon. Enjoy!
Ingredients for 6-8 portions:
1 pound thinly sliced cabbage
2 diced peaches
1 tbsp thinly sliced chives
for the dressing (everything is “to taste”):
2 generous tablespoons mayo
1 rounded teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon sambal chili sauce
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Cheesy Southwestern Jalapeno Beer Brat Dog and a Family Vacation in New Orleans Continues
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The next few days of vacation were fantastic. The New Orlean’s Audubon Zoo is truly worth dedicating a full day to it or you can combine it with Magazine Street shopping and tasting, like we did to make the most of a day of vacation. We are so grateful to have been invited to enjoy a family vacation in New Orleans.
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Grilled Southwestern Cheesy Stuffed Burgers
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Burgers are so summery and so simple. I love creating gourmet burgers and surprising my friends. This Grilled Southwestern Cheesy Stuffed Burger is certainly a surprise with the Southwestern flavors and a scrumptious surprise packed inside!
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Grilled Coffee & Cola Skirt Steak – Two Great Drinks = One Fantastic Marinade
This coffee and cola marinated skirt steak was the most delicious thing I’ve grilled all year. The cola provides a unique sweetness, which is balanced beautifully by the bitterness from the coffee and dark grill marks. The marinade (probably technically a brine) made the already uber-juicy skirt steak even more so, as well as absolutely fork tender. There wasn’t anything I didn’t love about this recipe.
I have no problem with rare meat, but rare skirt steak can be chewy, and you also want enough heat to melt the marvelously marbled meat’s fat. In fact, I’d take a medium-well piece over a rare piece any day, and I can’t think of another cut of beef where I’d say the same thing.
So, if you’re looking for something a little different at your next backyard barbecue, I really hope you give this grilled coffee and cola marinated skirt steak a try. It was amazing. Enjoy!
Ingredients for 4 portions:
1 whole beef skirt steak, about 1 1/4 pounds (no need to trim, except for any obvious large chunks of fat)
salt and cayenne to taste
For the marinade:
2-3 cloves minced garlic
2 tbsp ketchup
1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried rosemary (or 1 tbsp freshly minced)
1/4 tsp hot sauce, or to taste
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup strong, freshly brewed coffee
Coycat Cafe Du Monde Frozen Café Au Laits and Family Vacation in New Orleans
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Being invited to New Orleans for a family vacation could very well be the highlight of our summer travels. After thoroughly researching the Follow Your Nola tourism site we knew we wanted at least a week to see everything on our list.
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A Touching Video on Chicken Doneness
Although I’ve had many requests for it, I’ve not done a video on how to tell the doneness of steaks using the old “press test.” It does work once you get a feel for different cuts of meat and thicknesses, but these variables make it trickier than some chefs would have you believe.However, when it comes to chicken breasts, it can be a reliable guide, especially when you don’t have an instant read thermometer handy. Hey, it’s a long way from the backyard grill to the kitchen drawer when you’re lugging around a full beer.
Anyway, my new YouTube buddy, Ariyele Ressler, just did a fun video on the subject, and since we're right in the middle of grilling season, I thought I’d share. Life is just way too short for dry chicken breasts, so check it out. Enjoy!
Fresh Summer Strawberry Pie Trifle
If you are still seeking that perfect summery treat this may well be it. We are talking tons of summery strawberries, strawberry sauce and fresh cream. Our fresh strawberry pie trifle is like summer in a dish.
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I've Been Alive for Exactly 50 Years!
I'm going to take a few days off for my birthday, so please pardon any delays in answering emails or comments. Now that I'm old, I have to pace myself. ;) Thank you!
Tennessee Orange Sweet Tea Cocktail
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We have an entire category of cocktails that we call sippin' drinks. They are mostly comprised of cocktails that contain bourbon, cognac, and whiskey. I think of sittin' on the porch swing on a warm summer night sippin' on cocktail. That's a 'sippin' cocktail'!
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B.L.T. Pasta – I’ll Have the Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato…Hold the Sandwich
Since I get so many food wishes for pasta recipes, I figured I would give it a go. Plus, as luck would have it, I had some arugula in the fridge just begging to be used. I knew that this combination would taste great, but I wasn’t prepared for just how great.
I decided to use crème fraiche as the main sauce ingredient, and it worked beautifully. It was just rich enough, and the fermented cream’s subtle nuttiness was an excellent foil for the smoky meat, sweet tomatoes, and bitter greens. As I mentioned in the video, crème fraiche is pretty easy to find, but of course we’ll encourage you to follow this link and make your own.
If you can’t find or make some, just use heavy cream along with a squeeze of lemon juice to mimic that essential tanginess. Thank you Mardi (and Twitter) for the inspiration, and if you’re looking for a quick, easy, and very summery pasta idea, I hope you give this a try soon. Enjoy!
Ingredients for 4 portions:
1 tbsp olive oil
8 oz bacon
2 garlic cloves minced
2 tsp lemon zest
2/3 cup crème fraiche
2 cups halved cheery tomatoes
3-4 cups roughly chopped arugula or other salad greens
10 Super Simple Summer Desserts
Finding the perfect summer dessert has never been easier. We have a little something for everyone. Something decadent, something frozen, a little chocolate, a little lemon and fabulous summer berries. We love dessert around here, but turning on the oven is a no no some days so we even included some no bake desserts to keep you cool in the kitchen this summer.
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Mexican Grilled Corn “Elote” – The Last Grilled Corn Recipe I’ll Ever Need
I have no idea how authentic this is, as I’ve never had this in Mexico, or even prepared by actual Mexicans, so let’s play it safe and just say this was inspired by “elote,” as it’s called. I’m sure there are hundreds of variations, but the one constant seems to be the final step, which consists of grating copious amounts of Cotija cheese over the seasoned ears.
Cotija can be found in any large grocery store (at least in California), and for me it’s like a bland, slightly drier Feta cheese. I know that doesn’t sound especially appetizing, but when combined with the creamy chili mayo, and the smoky grilled corn, it’s absolutely to die for. In a pinch, Parmesan or Feta would work, but I can’t imagine it being as perfect.
There should be no shortage of fresh corn on the cob this time of year, so I highly encourage you to get some (twice as much as you think you are going to eat), and give this amazing recipe a try soon. Enjoy!
corn on the cob, boiled in salted water for 5 minutes, drained
melted butter, as needed
grated cotija cheese, as needed
For the chili mayo (makes enough for about 8 ears):
generous 1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp ground ancho chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
⊱❤⊰ The Best Ever Pecan Bars for Nana ⊱❤⊰
I have such fond childhood memories of my parents. The oldest of 5 children I was fortunate to have my mom all to myself until I was 6. I can remember silly things like toe pinching wars when I was a kid. My mom is especially creative and I we made a lot of crafts together. I remember her helping me with school projects, like my 3rd grade presentation of the human body. We created a puppet show. Everything from the puppets to the script and stage. Of course I got an A.
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Summer Squash & Sausage Stew – Supply and Demand
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If you’ve ever planted squash, you know that there’s no stopping this force of nature once it starts producing. Just a single row of plants will yield enough for you, your immediate family, your extended family, your secret second family, your neighbors, traveling salesmen, and anyone else who happens to cross your path.
Far from simply hiding the humble vegetable, this recipe lets the squash be the star. As long as you follow my pleas to let everything get nice and soft and tender, a very fine bowl of food awaits you and your crusty hunk of bread. I hope you give this a try soon. Enjoy!
Ingredients for 4 portions:
2 tsp olive oil
1 pound Andouille sausage, or other spicy, smoked sausage
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves minced garlic
1 cup crushed tomatoes
3 cups chicken broth, or as needed
2 pounds summer squash, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, cut in 2-inch chunks
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
freshly ground black pepper and cayenne to taste
Copycat Jack-In-The-Box: Chocolate Malt Crunch Milk Shake
Summer calls for frosty treats! A chocolate malt may sound just about right, but this Chocolate Malt Crunch Ice Cream Milk Shake will blow your mind!
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Happy 4th of July!
As many of you know, our annual July 4th tradition is usually a video featuring four girls playing “Stars and Stripes Forever” on the Trombone, but this year I decided to switch things up when I saw this video of Doug Smith performing Sousa’s classic on the guitar – something I didn't think was possible. I hope you all have a fun and safe Fourth of July. Enjoy!
Strawberry Shortcake Martini
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Happy Independence Day! I can't believe its July already. Wasn't Memorial Day just a few weeks ago??? hahaha (apparently not)
It is so good to be home and celebrating the 4th of July here in Phoenix with my family. Our plans are to grill up some burgers and watch fireworks. Many will be celebrating this weekend and I am sure you will be looking for the perfect cocktail.
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The Little Things Are Everything
If you break it down I am really a simple gal. I like reading my 3 year old a story, holding my husbands hand and eating cake. I love hugs, watching my husband and daughter when they don't know it and being missed by someone I love.
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Shrimp & Pasta Shells Salad – And They (incorrectly) Called It Macaroni
Macaroni is a specific type of elbow-shaped pasta, so while all macaroni is pasta, not all pasta is macaroni. Raise your hand if you missed that one on your SAT. Anyway, now that I have enough “macaroni’s” in here for the search engines, we can move on.
Actually, there’s not a lot left to discuss. This is a very straightforward, and quite adaptable recipe. I list a few potential additions in the video, but this is the kind of thing you can really make your own. Hey, you could even do it with macaroni. I hope you give this easy, and crowd-pleasing summer salad a try soon. Enjoy!
Ingredients for 8 portions:
For the dressing:
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp ketchup
1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 lemon, juiced
1 tsp salt, or to taste
cayenne to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
The rest:
12-oz package pasta shells
1 pound bay shrimp, or other small cooked shrimp, drained well
1/2 cup small diced red bell pepper
3/4 cup diced celery
The Best Ever Lemon Burst Pound Cake
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I am a lemon fanatic. I really should own a citrus company. Looking to make a fabulous summer treat for your get together? This Lemon Burst Pound Cake is exactly what you need. It is loaded with lemon flavor and a little something extra to give it a punch.
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Jack Daniels Double Kick Grill Sauce
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I am loving cooking with Jack Daniels! It cooks down to such a fantastic flavor. My first try was the Jack Daniels Double Kick Pork Chops. They were soooo good that Chad didn't eat anything else for a week.
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