BBQ Ribs
Ingredients:
1 rack of pork ribs
1 cup BBQ sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. Season the ribs with salt, pepper, brown sugar, and paprika.
3. Wrap the ribs in foil and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.
4. Unwrap and brush with BBQ sauce. Broil for 5-7 minutes to caramelize.
Baked Beans
Ingredients:
1 can of baked beans
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup BBQ sauce
1 tbsp mustard
1 small onion, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix beans, brown sugar, BBQ sauce, mustard, and onion in a baking dish.
3. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour.
Deviled Eggs
Ingredients:
6 hard-boiled eggs
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp pickle relish
Paprika for garnish
Instructions:
1. Halve the eggs and remove the yolks.
2. Mash yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, and relish.
3. Spoon mixture back into egg whites and sprinkle with paprika.
Glazed Meatballs
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/4 cup BBQ sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, and egg, then form into small meatballs.
3. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
4. Simmer BBQ sauce and brown sugar in a saucepan and toss baked meatballs in the glaze.
Mac & Cheese
Ingredients:
2 cups elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
2 cups milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Cook macaroni and set aside.
2. In a pot, melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux.
3. Gradually add milk, stirring until thickened. Add cheese and stir until melted.
4. Combine with macaroni, season, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes if desired.
This meal has a great balance of savory, smoky, and sweet flavors. Let me know how it turns out!
