Delicious Recipe for Slow Cooked Pork Ribs

Pork ribs are a favorite meal, but sometimes cooking them exactly right can be a challenge. If you have ever tried your best to cook pork ribs but still failed, then you really should take a look at this yummy slow cooker pork rib recipe.

The history of slow cooking pork began long ago, although the exact origins are rather hazy. In the period before the Civil War in the US, pork was a main stay in the average diet. Hogs were easy to raise, and every part of the animal was utilized, leaving nothing to waste. As a result, the barbecue became a popular event in communities, especially on plantations, with everyone taking part in some way. Not to be left out, politicians as well took advantage of the 'neighborhood' barbecue event and used them as a way to gain voters loyalty.

Pork loin cuts of meat are where you will find the tender, lean pork cuts. Because they are so lean, pork loin can easily dry out if cooked too long. This however, does not need to be a concern if cooked in a slow cooker with the right amount of liquid or sauce.

While your pork ribs are slowly cooking along, why not add a nice side of home-made potato salad to the menu? There are many kinds of potato salad to choose from, but one of my favorites is the basic American style potato salad that will be a great addition to your pork ribs dinner.

Easy Slow Cooked Pork Ribs

3 lbs country-style boneless pork ribs
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup apple butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Rub salt and pepper on ribs. Place in the slow cooker. Cover with onions. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over onions. Cover and cook on low for 9 hours.

Basic American Potato Salad

4 cups russet potatoes cooked, peeled
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup onions, chopped
5 eggs hard-cooked, chopped
1/2 cup sweet pickles chopped
2 tablespoons pimento chopped
2 teaspoons salt
Black pepper to taste
3/4 to 1 cup mayonnaise real

In a large bowl combine potatoes, celery, onion, eggs, pickles, pimento, salt, and pepper. Gently stir mayo into potato mixture, do not mash the potatoes. For best results: cover and chill for an hour before serving.

Your next family get-together or bbq will be a huge hit with these delicious foods. Enjoy!

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Making Hearty Chili in the Crockpot

If you are looking for new and simple ideas for a tasty meal, or you simply do not have a lot of time to spend preparing dinner, cooking in the crockpot can be the ideal solution.

There are many delicious recipes using a crockpot including countless varieties of chili, a classic dish that can be made in numerous, interesting ways. Also, other recipes for stovetop chili can easily be adapted to work with crockpots.

When it comes to making chili inside of the crockpot, very little preparation is needed and most of the ingredients are usually added in together all at once. Meats such as beef, chicken, and turkey can be browned quickly in a saucepan and then drained of all the grease before adding to the crockpot.

For a complete meal, cook your chili in the crockpot and then serve over rice, potatoes, or along with a salad and rolls or bread topped with butter and garlic. Or, if you are having a party or having some friends over for a casual get together, make a few different types of chili, in different crockpots, of course.

Have fun with your chili recipes and remember that the traditional, red tomato sauce does not always have to be used to create a delicious meal. With some boneless chicken and chicken bouillon or broth, your favorite white beans, seasonings, and extras such as cheese, rice, and vegetables you can make a hearty chicken chili right in the crockpot.

Crockpot White Chicken Chili Recipe

What You Need

2 cups chicken, cooked and diced or shredded
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can or 1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup frozen corn
2 cans cannellini beans (white kidney beans), drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

How to Make It

Add all of the ingredients to the crockpot and cook on the low setting for 6 to 8 hours.

Serve alone, with your favorite tortilla chips, over white rice, or mashed potatoes. Top each serving with some shredded cheddar cheese and add condiments such as sour cream and salsa.

Other cheeses you may want to consider for your white chili are Monterey, spicy pepper jack, or Swiss.

This white chili recipe, like many others meant for the crockpot, is quite versatile. You can substitute ingredients you do not really care for while adding your own favorites to the list. For instance, you may prefer other types of beans instead of the cannellini variety such as great northern white beans, or you may want to add some extra flavor using green chili peppers, jalapenos, or different seasonings.

Even vegetarians will enjoy this white chili recipe by substituting the chicken and chicken broth with another protein such as soy or tofu or perhaps extra vegetables. On the other hand, simply omit the meat products as the beans offer both texture and protein.

When looking for the best crockpot recipes choose those that ask for simple items or those that you know your family enjoys. But, don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients as recipes for crockpot white chicken chili are about as versatile as the crockpot itself.

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A Brief History of Wedding Cakes - Why Do We Celebrate With Them?

The history of wedding cakes is a story that would be worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster, there are very few items that we have at our weddings now that were part of the wedding ceremonies of Romans, so next time you are enjoying a piece of wedding cake spare a thought of the brides from a thousand years ago.

The earliest wedding cakes that have been recorded weren't cakes at all. Instead, they were loaves of bread. Like modern cakes, the loaf was made specifically for weddings during the age of the Roman Empire more than 1,000 years ago. But the loaf wasn't served to the wedding guests. Instead, the loaf was broken over the bride's head. Different historians claim this act was done for several reasons. Some believe the breaking of the bread symbolized the bride's loss of virginity on the wedding night while others claim the breaking was meant to bring the couple good fortune and fertility in their years together.

During Medieval times in England, another wedding tradition started that led towards our modern history of the wedding cake. Guests would pile up sweet buns on a table in front of the couple at their equivalent of a wedding reception. Then all of the guests would hold their breath in anticipation as the couple leaned over the pile to try to kiss. If they were successful, the wedding was considered blessed with good fortune. Worth remembering when you are thinking about how many tiers you should have on your wedding cake.

The history of the wedding cake also includes a pie. For around 150 years - a period starting around 1650 through the early 1800's - bride's pie was a popular dish at the weddings of the wealthy and important. Not all of these pies were the sweet treats we think of today as "pie." Instead, most were meat pies. Inside each of the pies was baked a glass ring. When the guests consumed the pie, the woman who found the ring in her helping was supposed to be the next one who would be tying the knot. This is like today's tossing of the bridal bouquet.

During the end of the 1800's, the bride's pie was replaced with a cake. These weren't very glamorous creations by modern standards. Most were plum cakes decorated in simple white icing with little fanfare. They were only single-tiered. Initially, these cakes - like the bride's pies - were only being used at the weddings for the wealthy and noble families.

These cakes were the start of the white wedding cake and continued into the Victorian era. The Victorians believed the white of the cake symbolized the bride's purity. Having a cake of any other color was considered bad luck for the couple. However, early white wedding cakes didn't symbolize anything. They were made that way for simplicity reasons. The expensive refined sugar needed for the white icing on these cakes also made them a sign of prosperity - an important symbol for the Victorians. Multi-tiered wedding cakes, as you might imagine, were even more costly than the single-tiered items found in most Victorian weddings. These were originally only going to be found in the weddings of English royal family members. Eventually that changed and the more layers were added to the cakes of "regular folks," too.

Today, wedding cakes are made in all sorts of colors, sizes and shapes, it is no longer considered bad luck to not have a white wedding cake. Some brides even have fake wedding cakes, which you probably wouldn't want to have broken over your head! Thank goodness some wedding traditions have changed!

Suzanne Daykin writes for http://www.cheap-wedding-solutions.com

Suzanne has spent the last 14 years working in the Hospitality Industry as a wedding planner and event manager. Suzanne set up her own event company in 2006 and now looks to help future brides and grooms save money when they are planning their wedding.

Lots of cheap wedding cake ideas to help you find the cake of your dreams.

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