Meat – Easterling Family Recipes

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Crispy, tangy, tender, juicy… you get the idea… chicken nuggets from scratch.

Southwest Oh-My Pasta

Hearty and delicious with a bit of a kick to it.

4 to 6 pork chops 1 package (1 ounce) onion soup mix 1 chicken bullion cube 10.5 ounces (1 can) cream of chicken soup 1 package (1 ounce) dry pork gravy mix 1 teaspoon garlic powder 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 cups and 3 tablespoons water, separated Directions: In your slow-cooker, whisk together onion soup mix,Continue reading “Crock Pot Pork Chops”

Barbecue Turkey

4 tablespoons butter 1 cup onion, chopped 12 cups chopped turkey 2 cups water 2 cups catsup 1 cup vinegar 4 tablespoons sugar 8 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 4 teaspoons yellow mustard 4 teaspoons paprika Directions: Melt butter and saute onion in pot on medium-high heat. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmerContinue reading “Barbecue Turkey”

Catfish Stew

(Granny’s Note: Pickens Williams brought this for supper after Daddy’s funeral.) 3 lbs catfish 3 lbs potatoes 1 lb onion 6 oz can tomato paste Other things that you’ll need (or might) that aren’t listed: Bacon grease Hot sauce Salt Pepper Water Tomato juice Fat back (People where I live now have never heard ofContinue reading “Catfish Stew”

White Barbecue Sauce

For Chicken or Pork (Granny’s Note: Very good!) 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon yellow mustard 1-1/2 tablespoons vinegar 1/2 cup catsup 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Directions: Mix all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Pour over chicken or pork chops. Bake in 350 F oven until tender.

Pork and Beef Hash

(Granny’s Note: Serve over rice, generally a side with barbecue/pulled pork) 1 pork heart (or 1/2 lb ground beef or liver) 1 pork liver (or 1/2 lb ground beef) 1 small pig head (or 8 lbs Boston butt) 3 lbs ground beef 5 lbs potatoes 3 lbs onion 48 ounces catsup 10 ounces Heinz 57Continue reading “Pork and Beef Hash”

Sloppy Joe Mix

4 lbs ground beef, lean 1 cup onion, chopped 2 cups catsup 1 cup water 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons vinegar 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard Directions: Brown beef and onion lightly; drain. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 30 minutes.Continue reading “Sloppy Joe Mix”

Pepsi Chicken (or Pork)

(Granny’s Note: I used pork butt or shoulder – very tender.) 4-6 chicken breasts 12 oz regular Pepsi 2 tablespoons soy sauce 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup [Granny’s note: Mushroom soup with Pork] Directions: Mix soda, soy, and soup together in the crock pot. Put in the chicken, getting the liquid all overContinue reading “Pepsi Chicken (or Pork)”

Quicker-Than-Take-Out Orange Chicken

Sauce 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup light orange juice 1/2 cup Splenda Granulated Sweetener [Granny’s Note: or Sugar] 2 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons cornstarch Chicken 1-1/4 lbs chicken breast, boneless, skinless, choppedContinue reading “Quicker-Than-Take-Out Orange Chicken”