BBQ PORK,MAC N CHEESE,YEAST ROLLS

Tonights feature is a very easy and very delicious meal that is a weeknight staple at my house.
     BBQ PULLED PORK
1sweet onion rough chopped
2cloves of garlic peeled
1bay leaf
1/2cup water
5lb pork butt roast
2tbs brown sugar
2tbs paprika
2tbs chilli powder
1tbs red pepper flakes
2tbs cumin
2tbs onion powder
2tbs garlic powder
3tbs black pepper
2tbs kosher salt

rough chop onion and add to slow cooker,add garlic cloves.Rub spice mixture all over pork and place in crockpot,adding water and bay leaf.Cover and cook on med for 8hrs or until meat falls off of bone.Take meat out and shred into separate pan,adding your favorite bbq sauce to meat(I use Tony Romas Carolina Honey sauce)Heat over low flame for 10 min,serve hot on rolls or as an entree.

MAC N CHEESE
1lb lg elbow mac
1/2c sour cream
1/2 stick butter
4c sharp cheddar cheese shredded
1 can campbells cheddar soup
1tsp dry mustard
1tbs Franks Red Hot Sauce
2 eggs
1c milk

In a large pot of salted water boil macaronni for 12 min,drain
add 2 cups cheddar and butter to pasta,mix well
In separate bowl mix together sour cream,milk,eggs,mustard,hot sauce
pour over pasta and mix well.Grease a13x9 dish and add mixture.Top with remaining cheese and bake for 30 min in a 350 degree oven..Let cool for 5 min,serve

YEAST ROLLS

1/2 cup sugar plus a pinch
1/2 cup warm water
2pkgs active dry yeast
2tsp salt
1/3 cup solid crisco
1c cold water
1 egg beaten
41/2 c all-purpose flour
2tbs melted butter

In a large bowl,add a pinch of sugar to the warm water and yeast,let sit for 5 min.Stir to dissolveyeast.Beat in remaining sugar,salt,crisco,cold water,and egg untilwell blended.With a dough hook attatchment add flour 2 cups at a time,until all dough is incorporated.Place the dough in a well greased bowl and turn the dough to cover with oil.Cover with a towel and let rise for 2hrs.
Punch dough down and refridgerate for 2 hrs more.Grease 2 (9inch) cake pans.Turn the dough onto a floured surface.Pull of pieces of dough(about 1/4 cup) and roll into balls.Place 12 rolls,sides touching in each pan.Brush with melted butter and let rise in a warm place for 1hr.
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees and bake for 15 min,brush with remaining butter..WARNING...These rolls are addicting as sliders,with butter and jam or by themselves

As I have said before I read alot of cookbooks,just like a good novel ,cover to cover.Today I went to the library(where I get alot of my research material)and found a great cookbook from Southern Living,so be looking for recipes from that in the future.Tomorrows dinner will be lighter..Grilled teriyaki chicken with stir fried rice,cream cheese wontons and steamed veggies.

Also for everyone wondering if I am eating everything I make at this time Im on a soft food diet from having my surgery,but yes I always take bites of everything I cook...Until tomorrow..xo