I can hardly believe that Memorial Day weekend is coming up-is May almost over already?? This month has really flown by. This Saturday also brings us to another Cast Iron Saturday recipe share. I am posting early this week.
We don't usually do allot for Memorial Day-party wise-since this is the weekend to remember our fallen. It is more about them then opening up summer with big parties. However, this year especially since we have been more isolated than we usually are, and the dock is getting closer to the finish-at least the two docks are welded together now so will be able to handle the rough water coming in from this very busy "at the lake" weekend--Larry wants picnic foods with a handful of people-mostly for our helpers with the dock project.
I decided to buy a large pork Boston butt and roast it in a large cast iron dutch oven in my oven on Sunday early-and then once roasted and cooled down will shred it all for pulled pork mini sandwiches. I will bbq half of it and the other half will add mild spicy peppers, onions etc. I picked up swiss cheese and provolone cheese slices to go with these mini sandwiches-or sliders some call them.
Not sure what else I will make-probably devil eggs as the guys always love those, and probably spiced up baked beans.
And speaking of baked beans I found this recipe for Quick Cast Iron Beans from Country living I have a couple different sizes of cast iron deep pans like a sauce pan that are perfect for grilling up beans too
Recipe for Dutch Oven Pulled Pork
Recipe for Roasted Corn on the Cob in Dutch Oven with cilantro lime butter.
This was a neat way to roast your corn
For another side option I thought this recipe sounded really good
For dessert-Red White and Blue Cast Iron Cobbler from Kingsford
These types of cobblers in cast iron are really popular with the guys especially
Wishing you a Happy Weekend, if in the States-a Memorial Day Weekend
Any plans for your weekend??
Delicious chefs!
ReplyDeleteI will definitely be making the blueberry cobbler. It's the coconut that caught my attention! I may play around with my own jiffy cake mix made with almond flour. I always bake cobblers in cast iron. I am glad to know that the welding together of the docks is finished. I do think that calls for a party. I was quite surprised to find special mail in our box today and I just loved it. What fun to think about butterflies and hearts falling from the sky! :~) I finished mowing the first yard, then started on the second one but big drops of rain began to fall, so I headed home. Now, it is all sunshine and breezy. I am undecided if I should go back and try again.
ReplyDeleteHi Mary I like cobblers like this too-yes you can always play around with the cake part. Glad you were able to get out and mow a bit-we got allot of rain today-don't push yourself-hugs
DeleteThe food looks so yummy. Grilled corn is delicious. And everything else looks so good too. Our weather isn't looking very nice for the entire weekend. Hope yours is better and enjoy some really good food. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteThanks Erika, the storms are suppose to move out of the area by tomorrow-so the rest of the weekend looks great
DeleteYour food looks sooooooooo good, wish I lived nearer! Enjoy your weekend, have fun and stay safe, hugs Valerie
DeleteThanks Valerie-I wish you could stop by too there will be plenty of food
DeleteEverything looks so tasty. I have a recipe for baked beans, but mine takes about 12 hours. Sure not like your quick version. I'm so glad that you are fixing something for the people who are helping you with the dock. I know your husband can't do it by himself anymore, so this is a nice way for him to show his appreciation. I've never tried cilantro butter, but have made dill butter on more than one occasion. Thanks for sharing these recipes, Kathy. Hope your weekend is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThank you Elizabeth-I love the longer slow cook baked beans too. My Aunt always made the best ever beans.
DeleteI do cook the helpers a meal when they are here working-but this way they can relax, eat, and fish off the dock-watch fireworks
You have a wonderful weekend too-hugs
Ohhh, can I come over?
ReplyDeleteSadly Brussels Sprout time is over here. But I´ll remember this for next season!
Enjoy your meals. Plans over here, hahaha... funny you.
Well at least the weather is getting a wee bit better.
Sure you two can come over-hugs-there will be plenty of food and you can throw a fishing line in off the dock.
Deletewe still can get nice fresh brussel sprouts in the grocery stores-don't know where they are getting them now.
the storm was not too bad yesterday but will be much cooler again in the mid 60's F
enjoy your weekend
:-) Invent beaming, we´ll be there!
DeleteOh, I could get Brussels Sprouts frozen, I guess!
i do like the ideas you have for your picnic. It all sounds delicious. I love corn-on-the cob and that grilled corn is something I can try out even though I don't have any cast iron utensils. keep well Amanda x
ReplyDeleteYes I thought this was a neat way to roast the corn any heavy pan will work many wrap them up in the foil and throw in a bed of coals if you are cooking outdoors
DeleteOh My! My mouth is watering, good job we eat soon! I had never baked beans before this year - so satisfying! We are using a griddle pan on the cooker top for many of our veggies these days! Take care, Chrisxx
ReplyDeletewe really love beans too-and so many different ones to try with different seasonings too. griddle pan perfect for veggies-hugs
DeleteLove those recipes...have a wonderful Memorial Day. I hope your hubby is feeling all better...A letter is coming your way soon!
ReplyDeletethanks-yes he is feeling better-now worries with the slow mail-hugs
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