Skillet Fried Apple Pies
Oil, for frying
2 cans large buttermilk biscuits
1 (21-ounce) can apple pie filling
1/4 cup sugar, plus more for dusting
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon plus more for dusting
Flour, for rolling
Whipped cream, for garnish, optional
Confectioners’ sugar, for garnish, optional
Directions
Pour the oil into a large cast iron skillet about 1/2-inch up the sides and heat to about 350 degrees F.
Remove biscuits from cans, flour them and roll each 1 out to a 5-inch round. Place 1 heaping tablespoon of fruit filling on a round leaving a 1/2-inch edge all around. Place another rolled out round on top of the filling, pressing around the edges to seal. You should dip your fingers in water and wipe around the edge of the bottom biscuit to enable it to stick to the top biscuit. Dip end of dinner fork in flour and press continuously around edge to insure a proper seal. Repeat with remaining biscuits. Makes 8 or 10 pies depending on the amount in your biscuit can. Place 3 or 4 of the pies in the preheated cast iron skillet. Fry for about 2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar while still hot. Serve with whipped cream and confectioners’ sugar, if desired.
Texas Pork Ribs
2 tablespoon finely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground oregano
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 racks St. Louis-cut ribs
Directions
To make the rib rub, combine all the ingredients. Rub over the surface of the ribs to coat.
Preheat a BBQ pit or an oven to 250 degrees F.
Rub both sides of the rack of ribs evenly with the rib rub. Place on the pit or in the oven, bone side sown, and roast for about 3 hours. About 15 minutes before the ribs are done, turn the rack over and let the other side get some color. (In the oven, turn the ribs occasionally, then broil to brown.) When the ribs are done, the rack relaxes and droops when you lift it at the center. Cut the ribs parallel to the bones and serve with lots of napkins.
Summer Slaw5
1 1 1/2 lbs head of cabbage, quartered, cored, and shredded
2 carrots, peeled and shredded (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh chives
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
Directions
In a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, carrots, parsley and chives.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Add to the cabbage mixture and toss well to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning if desired. Let coleslaw stand at least 10 minutes before serving.