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Drunken Fig Jam

Posted on February 4, 2017 by mama huang

Ingredients MAKES ABOUT SIX 1/2-PINT JARS SERVINGS 2 lemons 4 pounds ripe fresh figs (preferably black), stemmed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 9 cups) 4 cups sugar 3/4 cup brandy or Cognac 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt   Preparation Using … Continue reading →

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Date Jam

Posted on February 4, 2017 by mama huang

  8 C rehydrated (previously dried) dated 1 1/2 – 2 C  water 2 C sugar 1 tsp cinnamon powder 1 tsp ground nutmeg Grated zest of 1 lemon Juice of 1/2 -3/4 lemon (med/lg) Chop dates in food processor. … Continue reading →

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Braised Pork (using the Instant Pot)

Posted on January 20, 2017 by mama huang

Adapted from the Mississippi Roast recipe. I like this even better than the beef in the slow cooker Ingredients: 1 pork loin roast 2 – 2 1/2 lbs 1 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste 3/4 – 1 teaspoon freshly ground black … Continue reading →

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