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SANDRA'S ORIGINAL ORANGE-MANGO PORK RIBS

I prepared these Orange-Mango Ribs
for our Friday night family get-together
and they were a hit, along with my
and Coleslaw...
Servings: (10-12)
Prep: 10 Mins. |
3 hrs. 45 Mins.

INGREDIENTS:

Pork Ribs:
6.5 lbs. (2 racks) seasoned pork ribs -- [We purchased ours from Costco]

Marinade:
2 cups orange/mango juice
-- (I use Naked brand)
2 (1.06-oz.) pkts. dry teriyaki marinade mix
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
2 teaspoons smoked paprika

Sauce:
1-1/2 cups orange/mango juice
1-1/2 cups prepared barbecue sauce (I used Bull’s-Eye Original)
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar

METHOD:

Trim ribs, and place in large, shallow non-reactive glass baking dish, 
then set aside.

 In a small bowl, combine marinade ingredients, 
and pour over ribs in baking dish. 
Cover, and let marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.


Preheat oven to 350 degrees (or with grill over in-direct heat).

Remove ribs from marinade mixture, but do not discard marinade. 
Cover baking pan tightly with heavy-duty foil, and bake for 2 hours 
(or over in-direct heat on a covered grill).


While ribs are baking/grilling, 
make the sauce by first adding the leftover marinade to a small saucepan. 
Bring to a boil for 5 minutes over high heat. 
Reduce heat to medium and add the sauce ingredients. 
Simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes to reduce and thicken, 
then remove from heat. 
Pour half the sauce into a small bowl for basting ribs while cooking. 
Reserve the other half in the covered saucepan separately for serving.


Remove ribs from oven, then uncover.


Carefully baste par-baked ribs 
with the designated sauce in the bowl.


Continue baking/grilling, uncovered, for 30 minutes longer, 
then re-brushing half way through baking with designated sauce. 


Cut ribs into serving portions and place on a platter, 
along with the other designated serving sauce from saucepan 
that was reheated, then poured into a small bowl for dipping.

SANDRA'S BUFFALO CHICKEN THIGHS

A perfect 'holiday or game day' appetizer...
Servings: (4)
Prep: 15 mins. |
Cook: 25 mins.

Posted by Sandra

INGREDIENTS

***Fried Chicken Thighs
4 chicken thighs, skin on, bone in
4 cups milk
3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
1 tablespoon kosher salt
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 eggs, beaten

***Buffalo Sauce
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (or tabasco)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon french’s mustard
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

HomemadeRanch Dressingor Dip
Homemade Coleslaw
Serve with:

-- Ranch dressing 

-- Celery sticks

-- Coleslaw 





METHOD

In a medium-size saucepan over a medium-high heat, add the chicken, and then pour in the milk. Bring milk to a gentle boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low allowing chicken to simmer in milk until it is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the milk, and place on a rack to cool. Allow chicken to rest until warm for about 15 minutes, and then pat dry using paper towels.

Meanwhile to make the buffalo sauce, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk in vinegar, sriracha sauce, garlic powder, paprika, worcestershire sauce, honey, and mustard. Heat and whisk mixture until butter and buffalo sauce are well blended. Season with kosher salt and ground pepper to taste. Remove from heat, and set aside.

Heat oil in an electric skillet or deep fryer to 375 degrees. Using a large ziploc bag, add salt, flour, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, shake to combine. In a small bowl, beat eggs. Place each piece of chicken, one at a time, in the bag and shake to coat, and then dip chicken into the egg to coat. Place the chicken back into the flour to coat for a second time. Repeat this method with remaining pieces of chicken.

Gently place each piece of chicken into hot oil using tongs, allowing the skin to crisp and turn golden brown in color, just a couple of minutes per side to desired darkness. Do so in batches, if need be (so you do not crowd pan.)  Remove from the oil, and transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle with kosher salt while hot.

Take 1/3 of the buffalo sauce and place in a small dipping bowl. Dip each piece of chicken in the remaining buffalo sauce in saucepan, and then let drain for a bit on rack, and then serve. Eat buffalo chicken while dipping in the ranch dressing, and munching on celery sticks in between bites – I serve this with coleslaw as well. - Enjoy!

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Tip:  The buffalo chicken thighs are great served warm or at room temperature...

SANDRA'S TASTY TURKEY MEATBALLS with a SPICY DIPPING SAUCE

These are super tasty and moist meatballs 
- The perfect appetizer...
Yields: (30 Meatballs)

Posted by Sandra
Prep: 10 Mins. | Cook: 10 Mins.

INGREDIENTS

***Spicy Dipping Sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons sriracha sauce (or your favorite hot sauce)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon paprika
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

***Turkey Meatballs
1 pound ground turkey (or chicken)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup sour cream
3 tablespoons italian seasoned bread crumbs
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning blend
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 lemon, zested
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

METHOD

First, make the sauce in a small bowl by whisking together all of the ingredients until well combined, and set aside.

In a large bowl, begin making turkey meatballs by ‘gently’ mixing the ground turkey, garlic, beaten egg, sour cream, bread crumbs, worcestershire, cayenne pepper, onion powder, italian seasoning, brown sugar, lemon zest, kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper to taste in a bowl. Form into 1-1/2” meatballs, making 30 meatballs. Warm the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Transfer the meatballs to the pan and do not disturb for 3 to 5 minutes to lightly brown, (cook in batches if need be, so as not to overcrowd pan). Turn, cooking another 3 to 5 minutes on other side without disturbing. Keep cooking until browned and cooked on all sides, but still juicy and plump with a spring to the touch (do not overcook). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Serve on a platter with toothpicks for dipping into spicy sauce. ~ Enjoy!

SANDRA'S HOT BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP - For a Crowd!

A very spicy appetizer that I love to serve
on game day with plenty of Alaskan Amber,
which accompanies this dish very nicely...
Servings: (12 to 16)
Prep: 30 mins. |
Bake 40 mins.

Posted: by Sandra

INGREDIENTS:
-4 Boneless skinless chicken breast, *poached and shredded (see below)
-16 oz. bottle hot sauce (I prefer Srirachas)
-2 green onions, chopped
-2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese
-2 cups ranch dressing
-1/2 cup celery, chopped
-1 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
-1 cup monterrey jack, shredded

METHOD

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Poach the chicken (see below). Once chicken is done, spray a 9”x13” baking dish with oil, and combine shredded chicken, hot sauce, green onion, and celery, and then spread in bottom of baking dish to form an even layer.

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream cheese and ranch dressing, stirring until smooth and hot (do not boil), and then drizzle evenly over the chicken mixture.

Bake ‘uncovered’ for 20 minutes. Remove and add the shredded sharp cheddar and monterey cheeses and bake for another 20 minutes ‘uncovered’ just until bubbly (don't let the top get too browned or it changes its the flavor and hardens). Remove and let stand for 10 minutes.

I serve this with assorted tortilla and frito chips, and celery sticks.  Note:  This is awesome appetizer when reheated as well.

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*---Poaching chicken:
Place chicken breasts in a pot large enough to form one layer, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add water so it covers the chicken by an inch. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to low so the chicken simmers. ‘Partially cover’ the pot. Continue cooking for 10 minutes; turn off the heat, and ‘cover pot completely’, leaving the chicken to finish cooking in the hot water for 15 more minutes. Remove chicken, and shred by pulling it apart with two forks.

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