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Barbecue Chicken

July 11, 2014 admin 1 Comment

Summertime is time for barbecue chicken ! I like to parboil mine so that it does not get all dried out on the grill. And then I slather it with sauce 🙂

4 servings
271 calories per serving

4 skinless split breasts (5 oz. each)
4 oz. barbecue sauce

Place chicken in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then lower heat and simmer chicken for 30 minutes to partially cook them. Remove to a plate and then place on heated grill, slather with sauce, and cook another 15 minutes or until done. Flip and rebaste with sauce several times during the grilling process.

Dinner, Kid Friendly, Pork, Sandwiches, Summer

Grilled Pork Sliders

June 3, 2014 admin Leave a comment

Sweet sauce, succulent pork – what a great slider this makes ! It’s easy to do the pork ahead of time and keep warm – so this is a great dish for entertaining.

4 servings
362 calories per serving

1/2 c BBQ sauce (use your favorite)
2 T dark rum
2 T honey
1 lb. pork tenderloin, fat trimmed
8 slider buns

Heat grill. Mix sauce, rum and honey and bring to a boil down for a couple of minutes. Use half of the sauce to baste the pork while you grill it 20 minutes or until done. Let pork stand for 5-10 minutes and then slice thinly.

Place slices on buns and add some of the reserved sauce. Optionally add some caramelized onions for a super savory sandwich.

To caramelize onions, heat 1 T oil in a skillet and then cook onions 5 minutes on high heat. Reduce heat to medium low and continue cooking 20 minutes or until golden brown. You may need to add hot water a tablespoon at a time to keep them from drying out. When done, season with salt and pepper.

Dinner, Fish, Kid Friendly

BBQ Shrimp

February 29, 2012 admin Leave a comment

This is one of the simplest things to do – but it tastes sooooo good ! You can use raw or cooked shrimp – just adjust your cooking time to not overdo. Serve with Spanish Rice for a perfect meal.

4 servings
150 calories per serving

1 lb. cleaned medium shrimp with tails on
½ c BBQ sauce
Pam

Preheat grill or broiler. Spray grill or baking sheet with Pam and add shrimp. Brush shrimp with sauce and cook 2 minutes each side or until shrimp are done.

Dinner, Kid Friendly, Pork

BBQ Crusted Pork Chops

November 12, 2011 admin Leave a comment

There’s nothing simpler than Shake ‘n Bake – but this recipes adds a layer of flavor and makes the chops even more moist. This is a great crowd pleaser.

5 servings
260 calories per serving

1 box Shake n Bake for pork
5 4 oz. boneless pork loin chops
1/4 c BBQ sauce

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush pork with BBQ sauce and then coat with crumbs. Bake 30 minutes.

Beef, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Sandwiches

Barbecued Beef Sandwich

February 17, 2011 admin Leave a comment

This reminds me of a good old Arby’s Roastbeef sandwich. This is a SUPER portion of meat combined with tangy BBQ sauce and it makes a great lunch ! Just meat and bread – that’s the way it should be sometimes !

1 serving
325 calories per serving

8 slices thin deli sliced lean roast beef (Oscar Mayer pre-packaged meats are great)
2 T barbecue sauce
1 small club roll

Place meat in a small skillet with barbecue sauce and quickly heat. Place on roll and enjoy !

Crock pot, Dinner, Kid Friendly, Pork

Barbecue Pork Chops (Crock Pot)

January 15, 2011 admin Leave a comment

How nice to place some ingredients in a slow cooker/crock pot and come back 4 hours later to a perfectly cooked meal ! Serve with a small side of mashed potatoes for a great meal.

4 servings
237 calories

8 5-ounce boneless pork chops
Salt and pepper to taste
Pam
1/2 c BBQ sauce
14.5 oz. can of diced tomatoes
10 oz. frozen vegetables

Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper. Spray a warm skillet with Pam and return to heat. Add chops and cook until brown on both sides. Pam a crock pot and place the chops in the crock. Mix the sauce, tomatoes and vegetables. Stir well and pour over the chops. Cook on high 4 hours.

The BBQ sauce is what really makes the dish – make sure to choose one of your favorites and to embellish it with extra garlic, lemon, vinegar….whatever makes it good to you !