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Feast of Fridays: Pork Tenderloin With Spicy Stuffing!

Craig Sharry | February 5, 2010
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feastoffridaysThis recipe is not quite as simple as most recipes I post here, but oh my goodness, it’s absolutely FANTASTIC!  It’s equally perfect as a family supper or a company dinner, too.

Wait until pork tenderloin goes on sale; where I live, they are often two for the price of one.

Be sure your knife is very sharp, too.  I recommend one of our Messermeister knives. Kitchen knives really need to be sharp and sturdy, and Messermeister knives fill the bill perfectly.

Ingredients:

1 large pork tenderloin, between 1 and 2 pounds

1 box stuffing mix, any kind

2 medium Granny Smith apples, chopped

1 5-oz. jar Texas Apple Jalapeno pepper jelly   applejalapeno 1/2 cup raisins

1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

1/2 cup white wine

1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

1/4 cup heavy cream

What to do:

Preheat oven to 350.  Follow the directions on the box of stuffing and stir in apple, pepperjelly, raisins, and nuts.  Set aside for a few minutes.

Put the tenderloin on a stable work surface, with a cutting board underneath.  With your sharp knife, slice it lengthwise almost all the way through, but be sure to leave enough “connection” so it won’t tear when you fold it.

Open the tenderloin out like a book, and flatten it as much as you can without breaking the connection.

Cover the stuffing mixture on the tenderloin, pressing it into the meat as much as you can.  There will probably be a little stuffing left over; that’s okay.  We’ll use it.

Roll the tenderloin up to enclose the filling.  tie it together with clean cotton twine.

Put the rolled-up tenderloin in a large baking pan, NOT a cookie sheet.  Pan must have sides!

Roast the pork  for about a half hour. A really large tenderloin will need 45 minutes, at least.  Check with an oven thermometer; the meat’s internal temperature should be 15 degrees before it’s removed from the oven.

When the meat is done, remove from oven and set it aside.  In a large heavy skillet, mix together 1/4 cup drippings and the wine; cook for about three minutes.  Add the chicken broth, and cook for another 3 or 4 minutes.  Add the cream and give it another 3 minutes.

Place the tenderloin on a platter and pour the sauce over it.  Slice into disks.

Stand back.  Your hungry family or guests will attack this dish with gusto.  Watch your fingers!

If there is any tenderloin left over – don’t count on it unless you hide a slice away for later – it makes an awesome sandwich.

Category: Feast of Fridays, Spicy main dishes, Spicy sandwiches, Texas Pepper Jelly, TPJ Company dinners, TPJ Recipes, TPJ Sauces and Salsas |

What’s Cookin’ Wednesday: Spicy Subs

Craig Sharry | February 3, 2010
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whatscookinwednesdayTexas Pepper Jelly’s Spicy Subs are the PERFECT SUPERBOWL MEAL!  Make ’em up ahead of time and pile them on a tray!

Truthfully, you can put whatever you want on these scrumptious spicy subs, but this is how my husband likes his:

Ingredients:

extra-big submarine buns (hot dog buns for the little kids)

Texas pepper jelly of your choice – I use several kinds for his pile o’ subs

sliced deli meats, or a variety of lunch meat

sliced cheese, all kinds

lettuce

pickles – whatever kind your family prefers

olives

peppers

onions

etc.

What to do:

There’s a knack to sandwich-building, you know.  Everybody builds a sandwich differently, but the one universal rule is: put the condiment sauces on first.  In this case, spread the pepper jelly on both sides of the buns (inside, of course) before starting to build.  The bun is the foundation, and the pepper jelly is both perfection-maker and the “glue” that helps your sandwich’s innards stay put.  🙂

After that step, start piling.  Then, start eating.

All you need is a few dozen bags of chips to go with Texas Pepper Jelly’s Spicy Subs.  The sandwich itself is a work of art AND a delicious, nutritious, fantastic meal.

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Monday Munchies: Sweet & Sour & Spicy Chicken

Craig Sharry | February 1, 2010
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mondaymunchiesSweet & Sour Chicken is a family favorite here, but since we discovered Texas Pepper Jelly, my husband and kids much prefer Sweet & Sour & Spicy Chicken!

I don’t blame them, either.  The addition of Texas Pineapple Habanero pepper jelly makes a world of difference – and it’s a DELICIOUS difference!

Ingredients:

1 can pineapple chunks

1 green pepper, cut into chunks

1 red pepper, cut into chunks

1 large onion, but into chunks

1 cup sliced mushrooms

1/1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken, cut into chunks (my family prefers very small pieces)

1 tablespoon canola oil or olive oil

2 tablespoons soy sauce (I use low sodium, no MSG soy sauce)

1 cup Texas Pineapple Habanero pepper jelly

1/4 cup sweet & sour sauce

2 cups prepared rice

What to do:

Drain the pineapple. In large skillet or wok, add the oil and chicken; cook until chicken is done.  Add vegetables, pineapple, all the sauces, and stir-fry until vegetables are “tender crisp” and pineapple is thoroughly hot.

Serve with the hot rice.

You can also use a package of frozen stir-fry with this recipe, adding the sauces, chicken, and pineapple.

Any kind of rice works with this recipe.  (I use brown rice.) (My sister uses Minute rice.)

As with all Texas Pepper Jelly recipes, don’t expect to have any leftovers.

Category: Monday Munchies, Spicy main dishes, Super Easy Party Recipes, Ten Minute Meals, Texas Pepper Jelly, TPJ Recipes |

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Craig Sharry | January 29, 2010
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cookbook coverTexas Pepper Jelly is giving some great stuff away for free again!

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Besides your three awesome free e-cookbooks, you’ll also get Texas Pepper Jelly’s free monthly newsletter, full to the brim of tips, hints, coupons, deals, discounts, and fantastic recipes.

Then, when you are ready to order something, you’ll get a 10% discount off your first order!

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Category: Blog Giveaway, Blogger Deals, eCookbook, News Flash!, Texas Cookin' Tips, Texas Pepper Jelly, Texas Tips, TPJ Customer service, TPJ Newsletter, TPJ Recipes |

Monday Munchies: Tangy Fruit Salad

Craig Sharry | January 25, 2010
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mondaymunchiesI’ll say this again:  sometimes the best and tastiest recipes are also the simplest, and here’s yet another delicious and easy dish.  Tangy Fruit Salad is versatile, too, in that it can be served as a side dish, salad, or dessert!

Ingredients:

All kinds of fresh fruit, cut up and mixed together in a large bowl

Texas Pineapple Habanero Pepper Jelly

What to do:

Just before serving, pour the pepper jelly over the fruit and toss.

My family likes this dish best when everything, including the pepper jelly, is cold.  However, I gave this recipe to my neighbor and her family likes it best when everything, including the pepper jelly, is not merely room temperature, but actually heated in the microwave.  Whatever floats your boat!

These directions work with canned mixed fruit, too, but be sure you drain it thoroughly.  I don’t use bananas, but my neighbor does.

Category: Monday Munchies, Spicy salads, Spicy side dishes, Texas Pepper Jelly, TPJ Recipes, TPJ Snacks |

A Feast of Fridays: Spicy Rice Stir Fry

Craig Sharry | January 23, 2010
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You’ve seen several delicious and easy spicy stir-fries here, and here’s one more, just as easy, just as spicy, and absolutely DELICIOUS!  This one, however, features rice, which most stir-fry recipes do not.

Get ready to serve another soon-to-be favorite meal to your family.  I’m just sayin’.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 chopped onion

3 cloves pressed garlic

1 cup chopped carrots

1 cup chopped broccoli

1 cup sugar snap peas

1/2 cup water chestnuts

Any other leftover vegetable you might have in the refrigerator, actually

Any flavor Texas Pepper Jelly, amount to personal taste (will be added at the table)

1 cup cooked rice, any kind

What to do:

In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil.  Add everything except the rice and pepper jelly.  Saute until everything is heated through, tender according to your family’s preferences.

Serve immediately.  Pour over the rice.  Pour Texas Pepper Jelly over everything. (I put several flavors of pepper jelly on the table.)

I like to add shredded chicken or pork when I make this, but it’s delicious “vegetarian style,” too.

Don’t count on any leftovers.

Category: Feast of Fridays, Spicy main dishes, Ten Minute Meals, Texas Pepper Jelly, TPJ Recipes |

What’s Cookin’ Wednesday: Spiced Nuts

Craig Sharry | January 20, 2010
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whatscookinwednesdayOnce again: sometimes, the easiest recipes are the yummiest recipes!

These Texas Spiced Nuts are so good, you’ll never be able to make enough.

Ingredients:

1 12-ounce can of salted mixed nuts

3/4 cup sugar (I use Splenda)

1 egg white

1/2 cup Texas Pepper Jelly, any flavor

What to do:

Beat the egg white until foamy.  Add the pepper jelly and beat to foam again.  Fold in the nuts, making sure they’re thoroughly coated. Sprinkle the sugar over this mixture, stir to coat again.  Spread nut mixure on a buttered cookie sheeet and bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

The mixture will foam again in the oven.

After 20 minutes, remove from oven and cool.  Store in a covered airtight container, but you probably won’t have any left to store after you set them out for your family to eat.

These spiced nuts are absolutely fantastic, and so quick and easy!

Texas spiced nuts also make an excellent gift, if you can slap your family’s hands away long enough to fill a pretty jar and tie a ribbon around it.

I’ve used Texas Pepper Jelly’s Pineapple Habanero, Apple Jalapeno, and Berry Blend pepper jellies, and we can’t wait to try other flavors as well.

Category: Super Easy Party Recipes, Texas Pepper Jelly, TPJ Appetizers, TPJ Gifts, TPJ Recipes, What's Cookin' Wednesday |

A Feast of Fridays: Fancy Texas Crockpot Chicken

Craig Sharry | January 15, 2010
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crockpotpepperjellyThere’s just nothing like a crockpot supper, especially at the end of a busy week. Crockpot meals are so easy, and so delicious! And did I mention EASY?

Fancy Texas Crockpot Chicken is wonderful! All you need with it is a nice green salad, and you’ve got a Feast of Fridays on your table.

Ingredients:

About 2 pounds of skinless chicken, and it doesn’t matter which pieces.

2/3 cup chicken broth

1/4 cup dry white wine (or more chicken broth, if you’re not feeling brave)

Dash of garlic powder

Dash of salt

Dash of black pepper

2 cups chopped tomatoes (if you use canned tomatoes, drain thoroughly)

1 yellow sweet pepper, 1 green pepper, and 1 red pepper, cut into strips

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (don’t use canned)

1 large onion, diced

1 cup Texas Habanero Salsa

What to do:

Dump it all into your crockpot, set it on low, put the lid back on, and go on to work.  8 hours later, your dinner will be ready.  Serve over rice or noodles if you wish, but it’s also delicious by itself.

This is one of those meals that looks as though you’ve labored over a hot stove for hours.  Go ahead and take credit for that; you don’t have to tell anybody that it’s one of the easiest meals you’ve ever fixed!

Category: crockpot meals, Feast of Fridays, Slow cooker delights, slow-cooker meals, Spicy main dishes, Texas Pepper Jelly, TPJ Recipes, TPJ Sauces and Salsas |

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Craig Sharry | January 12, 2010
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Monday Munchies: Texas Pork and Sweet Potato Stir-Fry

Craig Sharry | January 10, 2010
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mondaymunchiesI’ve been told many times that our Texas Pepper Jelly stir-fry recipes are among our most popular and most- requested recipes, and I have no trouble at all believing that.  Texas Pepper Jelly stir-fry recipes are simple, delicious, nutritious, and just “different” enough that people remember them.  I make a spicy stir-fry at least once a week for my family.

Texas Pork and Sweet Potato Stir Fry is a new one for me, but as of Sunday dinner today, it’s now one of my husband’s favorites.  Give it a stir; I bet your family will like it, too!

Ingredients:

1/4 cup finely diced green onions (diced regular onions will work, too.)

1 large or two smaller sweet potatoes

1 medium tart aple (I used Granny Smith) cored, quartered, and sliced thin

12 ounces lean boneless pork strips (I used pork tenderloin strips)

1/3 cup Texas Apple Habanero (or jalepeno if you want to kick it up a notch!) pepper jelly

1 tbs. oil

1/3 cup apple juice

1 1/2 cups uncooked rice

What to do:

Prepare rice; stir half of the onions into the cooked rice; set aside and keep warm

Peel the sweet potato and cut into thin slices.  Place the slices in a microwave-safe pie plate or shallow dish, cover with plastic wrap (poke a vent in the plastic!) and microwave on high for 3 minutes.

In a wok or large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat and stir in the pork; stir it around for about 3 minutes until pork is no longer pink.  Stir in the sweet potato, pepper jelly,  and apple juice and bring to boil; then reduce heat to simmer.  Continue simmering, uncovered, for a full minute.  Stir constantly.

Serve over the rice/onion mixture.

All you need with it is a green salad.  We use Texas Pepper Jelly for salad dressing, too.

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