Shelby

Alright. Pork roast is in the IP (slow cook function) swimming my home canned tomatoes (hoarded from not this summer, but last), onions, garlic and hatch chiles. I'll cook this all day, take it out and cool in the fridge and make enchiladas sometime this week. I've also just turned my oven on to the clean function. Cross your fingers that it doesn't blow up the house.

I used springform. I set it on top of the rack with handles that comes with the IP so that it was easier to get out. If you don't have one of those, consider making a "sling" out of foil that goes under the pan to make it easier.

Can you believe that deer season starts tomorrow????? I feel like I was just writing to you guys about ducks! Our hunter gets here tomorrow morning which is also the opening day of deer season. It's been super hot here, but thankfully starting today it will feel like winter. It's NO fun hunting for deer when it's 60 or 70 degrees outside...plus you don't really want to hang a deer in your garage at that temperature. But, we don't have to worry about that now. Weather even calls for snow on Saturday. Come on snow!!!! I've been really busy....too busy....and today will be no different. Major housecleaning to happen plus finishing up the Christmas decorations. Over the last few weeks I've been doing a lot of prep work. I'm not going to jinx myself again and say that they won't be home for lunches, but I don't think they'll be home for lunches lol. There is a cabin they can stop at (it's waaaay closer than driving clear back here) and heat stuff up. So, I've made a huge vat of venison chili, a nice batch of pork verde and I rolled up about 20 bean, cheese and onion burritos that they can take with them. I'm sitting here realizing that some of the meals I'm making are repeats of last time.....I guess it's just easier for me when I know our hunter really likes certain meals. So, you will be seeing some of the same things...but I hope you won't be too bored. They will be taking the cameras like last time and I hope to get some step-by-step photos of the deer process. With luck we'll be cutting up deer sometime during this. AND maybe some pressure canning.... @ChocoMom has been telling me how she does it. I bought one of those American brand canners over the summer and am anxious to try it out. Ok, so I'm off to clean the kitchen.....and I am going to try to stay out of the homemade eggnog....I made it with our hunter in mind, but now I don't know if I want to share lol.

It does taste very strong at first, but I bet it already tastes more mellow today. I took a wee sip last night of mine. It is SO good. Too good. Must be careful lol. I'm also amazed at how much thicker it's gotten over time. Not too thick....just right.

Sigh. 'Bout time. Took ya long enough to succumb.

Thanks, @ChocoMom ! What cuts of meat have you done venison-wise? My first thought was just doing the roasts...but maybe those tougher pieces like from the legs would work too? I love the soup idea. Maybe I should practice on a chicken......

I want this right now. I love artichokes. And, you're making me feel bad. My pantry is terrible right now. And I'm having company this week. Do I feel up to cleaning it all out???? Sigh.

OMG this is perfect timing!!! I bought a pressure canner over the summer with this exact goal in mind. Season starts Dec. 1st here. I'd love to see pictures!! Do you open and eat it such as you would a roast? How do you reheat it? I'm so excited to try this.

Needed some shrimp last night

100% agree. I'm totally jealous of your prime rib. How nice it must have been....all your furry babies around, your sweet husband and some great food. Happy Thanksgiving to you and thanks again for taking us along. I love every time you update us

I wonder if you emailed them if they would honor the new price?

Good job, Smithy! If you slice the okra in like 1/2" rounds or maybe a little smaller, they cornmeal coats all and makes it so crunchy and good. That also allows the "slime" to come out and help the cornmeal stick.

Apparently, Amazon, within the last half hour or so, has changed their policy and one is now allowed to buy up to 3 of the 7 in one Instant Pots. I'm just sayin'.

I think that you made a good decision. You can't beat that price.

How can you pass up that price?????? Have another MR and maybe you'll change your mind

Got another IP on sale for $68!

I am hoping the duo 7 in 1 goes on sale. Need to buy one for a gift for Christmas.

I had to take a smallllll little taste yesterday...just for quality purposes lol. I'm very impressed with it. I'm so glad you shared your recipe

Oh that does look good! I do love me some stuffing....might have to try this out. Thanks!

Now you can see the pretty color

Chicken in the CSO

In the never-ending quest to use up jalapeños..........I bring you jalapeño-cranberry jam. It's tart/sweet and spicy. Will be good over the usual cream cheese and super good with foie or duck or goose etc. It's cloudy today so I can't get the picture to show the pretty burgundy color. Should look very Christmasy when put with the green pickled jalapeños, the yellow jalapeño mustard etc.

You've made me drool over every single post. Thank you for taking time to activate my salivary glands

We've done it. We're still alive and kicking. No problems at all. It was a pork tenderloin and I forget what cut of chicken but still chicken.

I like that...zoomdoof! A new word for me! Such a foreign concept to have to order the alcohol and have a script from a pharmacy. I'm glad you found some!