Boneless Pork Shoulder

6-8 garlic cloves
1 T. galic salt
1 t. oregano
1 T. basil
1 ½ T. marjoram (leave out if you don’t have it)
1/6 c. chopped dried onion
1 T. pepper
1/8 c. salt
½ T. rock salt
¾ c. vinegar

Cut longways the garlic cloves and stick them all over the meat.
(Use a knife to make slits – put them in longways)
Mix together the garlic salt, oregano, basil, marjoram, dried onion, pepper, salt and dry rub it on the meat.
Wrap in a muslin or dishtowel.
Tie with twine or thread with handles to pull it out.
Soak overnight in the rock salt, vinegar, and enough water to cover in a Rubbermaid tote or something in the sink (not the fridge).
On the next day, place in a covered roaster.
Cover with lid. If no lid then cover with tinfoil.
Cook at 250 for 8-12 hours.

Aunt Christine & Uncle Lou Stewart made this at Memorial Day one year and I HAD to have the recipe. It is fantastic!

Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Salad

3-4 lbs. pork (can be roast, tenderloin, etc.)

Sauce:
12 oz. canned tomato sauce
1 (8oz) can El Pato
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. water

Mix sauce ingredients and pour over pork in slow cooker. Cook on low for one night and half a day. One hour before serving, shred meat and put back in slow cooker in sauce. Can keep on warm for several hours.

Cafe Rio House Dressing

1/2 Buttermilk ranch packet (make as per directions)
1 tomatillo or 1/4 c. green salsa
1/4 bunch cilantro
1 garlic clove
Juice of 1/2 lime
few drops of green tobasco sauce

Mix in blender if desired

To make the Pork Salad:

Grill in a skillet individual tortillas topped with cheese until cheese melts.
Place on the tortilla the following ingredients:

• glob of spanish rice or cafe rio rice (below)


• glob of cooked, seasoned black beans


• glob of the cooked sweet pork


• cover with lettuc


• top with tortilla strips


• dab of sour cream


• dab of gaucamole


• lime wedge (to look authentic)

Cafe Rio Rice

4 tsp chicken bouillon
4 tsp garlic
½ bunch cilantro
1 tsp cumin
1 can green chilies
¾ tsp salt
1 Tbs. butter
½ chopped onion

Blend all ingredients in blender then put in pan; add 3 cups water and bring a boil; add 4 cups rice and simmer 30 min.

Apple Sausage Quiche

2 (8 in.) unbaked pie crusts
2 c. grated swiss cheese
1/2 lb. sausage cooked, crumbled
2 c. apples, peeled and sliced
4 eggs
1 T. flour
1 t. salt
1 c. milk
1 c. evaporated milk
1 1/2 T. margarine, melted

Layer cheese, sausage, and apples in pie shells. Combine remaining ingredients and beat well until mixed; pour over layered ingredients. Bake at 375 for 45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.

I haven't tried this yet but my friend said it is the best quiche she's ever had so we'll see.

Jimmy Dean Hickory Sausage Breakfast Casserole

1 pkg. Hickory smoke flavor Jimmy Dean Pork Sausage
10 eggs, lightly beaten
3 c. milk
2 t. dry mustard
1 t. salt
6 c. cubed bread
2 c. (8oz) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ t. black pepper
½ c. sliced mushrooms (optional)
1 med. Tomato, seeded and chopped (optional)
½ c. thin-sliced green onions (optional)

Preheat over to 325. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink. Combine eggs, milk, mustard and salt. Distribute half the bread evenly in a butter 9x13x2 baking dish. Sprinkle with half the pepper, half the cheese, half the sausage and half of each optional ingredient. Repeat layering. Pour egg mixture evenly over casserole. Bake uncovered 60 minutes, or until eggs are set. Tent with foil if top begins to brown too quickly. (may be assemble ahead and refrigerated up to 12 hours before serving)

Absolutely the best sausage breakfast casserole I have ever tasted.