Meat – Easterling Family Recipes

Fried Chicken

Who doesn’t love fried chicken? The trick to getting this right is all about watching the temperature while it’s cooking, and let me tell you, the results were phenomenal. (Tell me that drumstick doesn’t make your mouth water. I dare ya.)

Air Fryer Pork Loin

This is my new favorite way to cook pork loin. Tender, juicy, and delicious. The only downside is that you’re probably not going to have any leftovers.

Meatballs

These meatballs are excellent, whether by themselves or in a sauce.

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.

Crock Pot Pork Chops

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”