Carolina pulled pork
2 boneless pork shoulder halves (aka Boston butt) ~ 6lbs total Note: This recipe is for 6 lbs, and since most butts are ~3 lbs, the mop and rub recipes can be halved to do only a single butt. dry rub: 3 T coarse black pepper 3 T brown sugar 3 T paprika 2 T […]
Puttanesca Sauce
Makes about 3 cups 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 medium cloves garlic, minced 4 teaspoons minced anchovies (about 8 to 10 fillets; see Kitchen Note) 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained ½ cup black olives, such as Gaeta, Alphonso or kalamata, pitted and chopped coarsely ¼ cup minced […]
Spencer’s homemade ice cream
4 cups whole milk 6 eggs 2 cups sugar 1 T vanilla 1 cup heavy cream This recipe comes from my parents and involves making a custard. For a standard-sized countertop ice cream machine (such as Cuisinart or similar), this recipe should be halved. Beat eggs and sugar together in a mixer with the whisk […]
Smashed potatoes
Serves 8 2 pounds new potatoes 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ¾ teaspoon sweet paprika ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese 1. Scrub the potatoes with a vegetable brush to clean; leave whole. Place in a steamer basket set over […]