Black Beans are such a staple of food storage that I’m always searching for a quick and easy way to cook them. 1 Tbs Oil or Fat (I use Bacon Fat) 2 Tbs Sofrito 1/2 tsp Adobe 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder 15oz Can of Black Beans In a medium sauce heat the oil or fat […]
Peurto Rican Beans and Rice
Beans and Rice are a staple of most food storage programs, and cooking them well could be a skill worth it’s weight in gold if you ever need to dive into your emergency preps. I like to experiment with a variety of recipes and this one came to me through a Peurto Rican friend. […]
Saving Bacon Fat
You should be saving your bacon fat. It is an easy way to add a smokey and meaty flavor to just about anything. I use a paper coffee filter and mason jar. I pinch the filter to the jar with a ring and let the warm, not hot, fat filter into the jar. […]
Shot and a Beer Beans
Shot and a Beer Beans are my variation of the traditional beanhole beans that originated in New England. Traditionally these beans are made in large kettles that are slow cooked in stone lined pits. I make mine in my portable fire pit but I keep it real by using my heavy duty Dutch Oven and […]
Smoked Brisket
Smoked Brisket is the practically the national dish of Texas, and it was time for me to step up to the plate and take a swing at it. I love smoking pork butts and I’ve developed a pretty good rub (if I do say so myself). The deep marbling that you find in a […]
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