THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Almost anything can be improved with the addition of bacon.
Jasper Fforde
It seems like we just celebrated bacon, but this is a different holiday used to also celebrate bacon. There is more than one. The other one was National Bacon Day. Bacon is a favorite all around the world.
It’s my day to cook for the weekend and on the menu is a recipe that does include bacon:
Grandpa’s German Style Pot Roast
Makes 8 servings
4 bacon strips
1lb Yukon Gold potatoes
4 medium carrots, sliced
1 can sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
3/4 cup chopped dill pickles
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp. ground allspice
1/2 tsp. salt
1 boneless beef chuck about 3 lbs.
2 packages frozen pearl onions, thawed
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup stout beer, or beef broth
1/3 cup Dusseldorf mustard
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels and drain.
Meanwhile, place potatoes, carrots, sauerkraut and pickles in a slow cooker. Mix paprika, allspice, salt and pepper; rub over roast. Brown roast in drippings over medium heat. Transfer to slow cooker. Add onions and garlic to drippings, cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in beer or beef broth and mustard. Pour over meat. Crumble bacon ; add to slow cooker.
Cook, covered on low 8 hours, until meat and vegetables are tender. Remove roast; let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Strain cooking juices. Reserve vegetables and juices; skim off fat. Return reserved vegetables and cooking juices to slow cooker. Stir in sour cream; heat through . Serve with roast , sprinkle with parsley.
This a first for me, cooking sauerkraut with beef. It’s something I’ve never had before but it does sound good and since it’s a large recipe, I’ll probably be eating it most of the week. Perhaps I can put some in the freezer if I can find room. I couldn’t find pearl onions so I quartered a regular onion and put it in the pot.
It’s going to be a hot day here with temps in the high 80’s or low 90’s. They say we have some chances for rain Sunday and Monday.
It’s a 3 day holiday weekend and I had hoped we’d stay sunny, but there’s nothing much we can do about the weather, just try to enjoy each day as we can.
I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday !
Bacon is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.
Benjamin Franklin
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
10,579.for bacon, very tasty!
10,580. for a great day
10,581. for a 3 day weekend!
Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!
Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.
Almighty and eternal God,
Protect our military
as they discharge their duties
with the shield of your strength,
may the power of your love
enable them to return home in safety
that with all who love them
they may ever praise you for your loving care.
AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters and EMT’s.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
ADVICE FOR TODAY
Life expectancy would grow in leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon.
Doug Larson
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
