Skip to content

Category Archives: cast iron

Blackened Prime Rib

You will definitely need a good hood vent or put the cast iron skillet directly on a gas grill. It can smoke you out of the kitchen! 1 (4 bone) prime rib1/4 cup black pepper1/4 cup garlic powder1/4 cup salt2 red onions, thinly sliced Seasoning3 tablespoons salt3 tablespoons white pepper3 tablespoons fennel seed1 1/4 tablespoons [...]

Grandma’s Pot Roast

Herb Bouquet2 sprigs parsley6 peppercorns2 bay leaves1 teaspoon thyme Tie all spices together in cheesecloth. 1 (3 to 6 pound) chuck, bottom round or    shoulder roast (with or without bone)2 to 3 tablespoons flour1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 to 1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper2 to 3 large onions, sliced2 to 3 tablespoons lard, oil [...]

Flour Tortillas

2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon shortening1 cup or less lukewarm water Combine flour, salt and baking powder. Cut shortening in with fingers. Add lukewarm water gradually and mix evenly with fingers until dough is soft and pliable (not sticky or tough). Let rest for 5 minutes. Pinch [...]

Blackened Redfish

4 (6 to 8 ounce) redfish fillets or swordfish1/2 cup melted butter1 tablespoon paprika1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper CAUTION: Be sure to have proper ventilation while cooking. The fact that preparation makes a lot of smoke makes it ideal for outdoor cooking. Use only cast iron skillet as lighter weight pans [...]

Beer Beef Stew

3 pounds cubed stew meat1 large onion1 bottle beer1/2 teaspoon dry thyme1 bay leafSalt and pepper3 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 pound mushrooms (optional)Parsley (optional)1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional) Heat a cast iron Dutch oven over high heat. Add oil and meat; cover and cook for about 10 minutes. Uncover; boil down accumulated liquid. Meat will begin [...]

Chili Dusted Pork Chops

4 boneless center cut pork chops (thick cut) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Seasoning Mix1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon whole thyme leaves (dry) 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Combine Seasoning Mix ingredients; mix well. [...]

Schweinshaxe

1 small leek1 carrot2 meaty pork hocksPeppercornsBeer or water1 celery rib1 onionSalt2 tablespoons cooking fatCumin Clean and dice the leek, celery, carrot and onion. Cook the pork hocks, diced vegetables, salt and peppercorns in water deep enough to cover for 2 to 3 hours or until tender. Do not overcook. Remove from the water and [...]

Country Fried Chicken

1 chicken, cut upSalt and pepper, to taste1 cup buttermilk1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup Crisco shortening 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Leave skin on chicken; salt and pepper to taste. Dip chicken into buttermilk and roll in flour to coat meat well. In a large cast iron skillet, heat shortening medium hot and lay each piece [...]

Leftover Roast Pot Pie

4 tablespoons CriscoPotatoes1/2 to 1 onion1 or 2 cups leftover roast1 can mixed peas and carrotsLeftover brown gravy or 1 package brown gravy mix1 cup water1 or 2 cans canned biscuits Melt Crisco in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet. Dice enough potatoes to cover bottom of skillet. Dice onion and brown together until tender. Chop about [...]

Coffee Roast

This recipe will make an inexpensive cut of meat as tender as a more expensive cut. 1 (4 to 8 pound) roast beef1 onion, chopped1 cup vinegar1 cup strong coffee1 cup waterGarlic Make incisions clear through meat. Open up with finger and stuff each slit with onion and 1 clove garlic. Make as many incisions [...]

Switch to our mobile site