Breakfast Sausages

Breaky Patties

Good quality breakfast sausages are hard to find, and sometimes when you do, they are quite pricey. Instead, make these simple homemade breakfast sausage patties that stack well if you want to make a breakfast sandwich or just have them on the side with some eggs, sliced tomatoes, and avocado-yum! The best part, you can make a bunch of these at once, then freeze them for future meals. If you shop at Longo's or Sobey's, you should dry duBreton pork - it's from Quebec and is organic, antibiotic free, and naturally raised pigs. Look for this logo:

 



Ingredients:

1lb Medium or Lean Ground Pork (a little fat is good to keep these juicy and not dry when they cook out)
Fresh Sage, Thyme, and Rosemary, stems removed, all finely chopped
Kosher Salt
Freshly Ground Pepper
Cayenne Pepper
 

1. In a large bowl, combine the pork with approximately 1 teaspoon each of the fresh herbs, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne (depends on how much spice you want), a teaspoon of salt and 3/4 of a teaspoon of pepper.
2. Form the patties into 2-3" size round patties, not too thick for even and fast cooking.
3. In a pan over medium-heat, cook the patties until brown on both sides and patties are cooked through.
4. Eat right away, or allow to cool and then pack the patties away in the freezer for next time!

One Pot Roast

It's time for a Roast!

Turkey weekend is the sure sign that winter is coming, time to get comfortable with some comfort foods that are filling and good for you. Pot roast is a simple and easy thing for first time or newbie cook's to do because you get your protein, veg, and drippings all in one! Tried VG Farms beef this week that I picked up at Longo's. Turned out pretty good and was readily available at a reasonable price! 

Ingredients:

2-2.5 lbs of Good Quality Beef Rib Roast, or Shoulder
1 Cup Chopped Carrots
1 Cup Chopped Celery
1 Cup Chopped Onions
2 Cups Potato (Both Sweet and White Potato)
Sprig of Rosemary or Thyme (your preference)
Bacon Fat or Avocado Oil (need the oil to sear the meat)
Beef Stock - homemade if you got it!
Salt & Pepper

1. In a large pot that has a fitted lid, add in your fat or oil. On medium-high heat, sear your roast on each side for about 3 minutes each (this will keep it tender inside).
2. Once that is done, add in all your vegetables, and then the stock until it is just covering the top of the beef.
3. Cover the pot and reduce the heat so that it is cooking on a simmer. Not a big boil, as that will make the beef tough. Cook for approximately 1 to 1-1/4 hours, checking to stir vegetables every once in awhile.
4. When done to your liking. Remove the beef and let rest on a cutting board for about 5 minutes. You don't want to cut it right away, as it will loose all the goodness out of it. Scoop out your vegetables and then cut your beef and top with the stock "jus" - Enjoy!