Todays' Menu

[sahgwa]

Just discovered/caught up on this thread.

regarding hot peppers:  Scotch Bonnet are my fave.  A stop at some janky outdoor "pit" in Jamaica for jerk chicken/shrimp was one of the best things I've put in my mouth.  Thank you scotch bonnet

I scored a nice win this past week (or at least it feels so) when I went to the store for our annual NY day meal - roasted pork & sauerkraut with mashed potatoes.   Not sure of the lineage of this dish but growing up in south-central PA, this was an every year thing.   Quite possibly the easiest dish to make as well.  Boneless pork loin roast with a bunch of kraut in a pot or dutch oven.  Roast for a bit until the meat falls apart and serve over mashed potatoes

My win came in the form of finding a huge pork loin (boneless) at the local store for under 20 bucks.  It was one of only a few left so I grabbed it.  It had a decent fat-cap left on which I love when browning  but I quickly realized that I would only need about a quarter of it for my meal.  I cut and vac-sealed 3 nice chunks for another day.  I'll probably filet and grill one piece as they'd make nice chops.   I love the feeling of spending a little and being able to stretch it.   4 meals for 20 bucks = win

Happy New Years all

Thats absolutely hilarious cuz my mom is in PA and she made pork and sauerkraut in the crockpot for NY :D 
Frohliche NeuJahr!