For all you international readers out there, today is the U.S.A's birthday! Well, the day that is commonly believed to be America's birthday. [August 2nd is believed to be the day the declaration was actually signed {which just so happens to be the best day of the year already!}] On this day, however, we decide to eat copious amounts of American food and set off explosions in the sky! We love loud noises and fatty foods... 'Merica!
BBQ, or Bar-B-Q, is an american tradition that reflects the States in a delicious, meaty way. BBQ is different all over the states ranging from dry rubs that specialize in spices and herbs to bring flavor to the meat while others use sauces flavored with molasses and a variety of cinnamons and brown sugars and spices, some even with whiskey! The sauces vary even more from vinegar based to mustard based to tomato based. My favorite is tomato based sauce flavored with whiskey! That's whiskey, with an E, true american Tennessee whiskey!
The meat most often associated with BBQ is pork. Pig is all around settled to be the American BBQ meat! Pulled, sliced, or roasted on a spit! I live in the southeastern states and down here pulled pork reigns supreme!
Pulled pork is great for sandwiches or even just on its own as a heaping pile of sauced up meat! First, you'll want to season your pork shoulder, or but, with paprika, brown sugar, salt, and garlic powder. When cooking your pork a good time frame is an hour pound in a 300 degree oven. The internal temperature should read 170 degrees when it is done. The meat should be basically falling apart when it's done.
When the meat is done, place it on a cutting bored and begin to pull the meat apart with a fork. This is how it becomes "pulled" pork! Once all the pork has been pulled, cover in your favorite BBQ sauce and mix the meat up so it is fully coated in sauce.
Traditional sides vary with pulled pork. I chose to go with macaroni and cheese, green beans, and of course Kings Hawaiian Rolls. You can't have a proper BBQ without Kings Hawaiian Rolls!
Macaroni and cheese is pretty simple. Boil some elbow macaroni according to package directions. While it is cooking, preheat your oven to 375 degrees. In a large sauce pan over, medium heat, melt half a cup of butter. Add half a cup of all purpose flour, a teaspoon of salt, and half a teaspoon of pepper. Once all that is mixed together, gradually add four cups of milk, bring to a boil and stir until smooth and thick. After that add four cups of shredded cheddar cheese and stir until it is all melted. Mix the cheese mixture into the noodles and scoop into a baking dish. Top the macaroni with crushed crackers for a nice crunchy topping. Let it bake for about thirty minutes.
While the mac n' cheese is baking you can make your green beans, this may be the easiest part of the entire meal! Take a can of your favorite style of green beans, I prefer Italian cut, and pour the contents into a sauce pan over medium heat. Bring the beans up to a boil and add salt and pepper to taste.
When the macaroni is finished, plate with a portion of each and don't forget your Kings Hawaiian Rolls! This plate is best served with a true american Whiskey!
Macaroni noodles
Cheddar Cheese [shredded or you can shred your own]
BBQ sauce
Milk
Butter
Crackers
Green Beans
AP Flour
Salt
Pepper
Paprika
Brown Sugar
Garlic Powder
BBQ, or Bar-B-Q, is an american tradition that reflects the States in a delicious, meaty way. BBQ is different all over the states ranging from dry rubs that specialize in spices and herbs to bring flavor to the meat while others use sauces flavored with molasses and a variety of cinnamons and brown sugars and spices, some even with whiskey! The sauces vary even more from vinegar based to mustard based to tomato based. My favorite is tomato based sauce flavored with whiskey! That's whiskey, with an E, true american Tennessee whiskey!
The meat most often associated with BBQ is pork. Pig is all around settled to be the American BBQ meat! Pulled, sliced, or roasted on a spit! I live in the southeastern states and down here pulled pork reigns supreme!
Pulled pork is great for sandwiches or even just on its own as a heaping pile of sauced up meat! First, you'll want to season your pork shoulder, or but, with paprika, brown sugar, salt, and garlic powder. When cooking your pork a good time frame is an hour pound in a 300 degree oven. The internal temperature should read 170 degrees when it is done. The meat should be basically falling apart when it's done.
When the meat is done, place it on a cutting bored and begin to pull the meat apart with a fork. This is how it becomes "pulled" pork! Once all the pork has been pulled, cover in your favorite BBQ sauce and mix the meat up so it is fully coated in sauce.
Traditional sides vary with pulled pork. I chose to go with macaroni and cheese, green beans, and of course Kings Hawaiian Rolls. You can't have a proper BBQ without Kings Hawaiian Rolls!
Macaroni and cheese is pretty simple. Boil some elbow macaroni according to package directions. While it is cooking, preheat your oven to 375 degrees. In a large sauce pan over, medium heat, melt half a cup of butter. Add half a cup of all purpose flour, a teaspoon of salt, and half a teaspoon of pepper. Once all that is mixed together, gradually add four cups of milk, bring to a boil and stir until smooth and thick. After that add four cups of shredded cheddar cheese and stir until it is all melted. Mix the cheese mixture into the noodles and scoop into a baking dish. Top the macaroni with crushed crackers for a nice crunchy topping. Let it bake for about thirty minutes.While the mac n' cheese is baking you can make your green beans, this may be the easiest part of the entire meal! Take a can of your favorite style of green beans, I prefer Italian cut, and pour the contents into a sauce pan over medium heat. Bring the beans up to a boil and add salt and pepper to taste.
When the macaroni is finished, plate with a portion of each and don't forget your Kings Hawaiian Rolls! This plate is best served with a true american Whiskey!
What you need
Pork Shoulder or ButtMacaroni noodles
Cheddar Cheese [shredded or you can shred your own]
BBQ sauce
Milk
Butter
Crackers
Green Beans
AP Flour
Salt
Pepper
Paprika
Brown Sugar
Garlic Powder
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