Homemade Dog Biscuits

Fido Bone Treats

Spare the rod, spoil the dog.

2½ cups flour

¾ cup grits

½ cup shortening

1 tbsp brown sugar

1 egg, slightly beaten

2 cups chicken/beef/pork fat, cooked and ground

Combine 2¼ cups flour, grits and brown sugar and mix well.  Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly.  Stir in egg and meat fat until moistened; place on floured surface.  Divide dough into 1½ tbsp portions and using your thumb and forefinger, create dog bones.  Place on ungreased cookie sheet and back at 375º 25-30 minutes until crisp. 

I do not know what they taste like, but they smelled real good cooking and the dogs LOVE them.

© Crackerberries 2011

Pork Chops in Strawberry Chipotle Sauce

Pork Chops with Strawberry Chipotle Sauce

¾ lb pork tenderloin chops

¼ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp fresh ground pepper

1 tbsp lime juice

½ cup strawberry fig preserves

¼ cup chipotle in adobo sauce

1 tbsp vegetable oil

Chop chipotle peppers very fine.  Combine lime juice, preserves and chipotles in adobo sauce in medium sauce pan.  Heat to boiling and then reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes.

Sprinkle pepper and garlic powder on both sides of pork chops.  Heat oil in cast iron fry pan; cook chops for about 5 minutes per side on medium heat.  Spoon sauce over chops and serve.

© Crackerberries 2011