Shortcrust Pastry

Nov 18th, 2008 Posted in Misc | Comments Off

Ingredients

  • Butter or yellow margarine – 100g (3 1/2 oz)
  • Salt – 1/4 tsp
  • Plain flour – 400g (14 oz)
  • White margarine or lard – 100g (3 1/2 oz)
  • Cold water – to mix



Directions

Sift the flour and salt into a bowl. Add the fats. Cut into the flour with a knife then rub in with your fingertips. The mixture should resemble fine breadcrumbs.

Sprinkle water over the crumbs. Mix to a stiff crumbly-looking paste with a round-ended knife. Draw together with fingertips, turn out on to a lightly floured work surface. Knead quickly until smooth and crack free.

Roll out and use as required. If not to be used immediately, transfer to a polythene bag or wrap in aluminium foil and refrigerate.

Simple Steak Marinade

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Ingredients

  • 3 steaks
  • 6 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • Kosher salt
  • Ground pepper



Directions

1. Rub 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, salt, and pepper into each steak.
2. Allow to sit at room temperature for about an hour so the marinade penetrates the steaks.
3. At medium-high heat, grill your steaks for about 5 minutes on each side, or until they’re about 130-140 degrees F.

Stews Steak in a Bag Rub

Nov 18th, 2008 Posted in Misc | 1 comment »

Ingredients

  • 1/4 teaspoon hickory smoked salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fajita seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper



Directions

Mix all ingredients in a large zipper bag.

Add 2 to 3 pounds of venison steaks.

Shake bag until meat is fully coated with the rub.

Let steaks stand for 5 to 8 hours.

Boil or grill steaks as desired.

Serve and enjoy!

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Sweetened Condensed Milk

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Ingredients

  • 1 C. boiling water
  • 6 T. butter
  • 1 C. sugar
  • 2 2/3 C. nonfat dry milk



Directions

Blend thoroughly. Store in the refrigerator for 1 week

Taco Seasoning Mix

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons instant minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried red pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin



Directions

This makes a hot and spicy mix. If you prefer a milder mix, reduce the red pepper. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix until evenly distributed. Spoon mixture into a 6-inch square of aluminum foil and fold to make airtight. Store in cool, dry place. Use within 6 months. Makes 1 package or about 2 tablespoons of Taco Seasoning Mix.