Kittencals Homemade Pork Stock Food

KITTENCAL'S HOMEMADE PORK STOCK

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees F.
• Grease a large jelly-roll pan.
• Place the ribs on the pan and using a pastry brush, coat the ribs very lightly on both sides with tomato paste (do not use too much tomato paste just use enough to barely coat the ribs).
• Since there is a fair amount of ribs you might need to roast the ribs in 2 batches that is why I would advise you to do this a day or a few days ahead.
• Roast the ribs for about 25-30 minutes, then turn the ribs over and roast for another 25 minutes or until browned (careful not to burn).
• At this point you may refrigerate or freeze the ribs until ready to make the stock.
• Place the ribs in the stockpot along with all remaining ingredients.
• Pour in water to completely cover the ribs and to about three-quarters to the top of the pot; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
• As the broth comes to a simmer skim off any foam that has accumulated on top.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for about 4 hours, simmering at the barest possible simmer to avoid bruising the bones (you may simmer longer if desired).
• Remove the stockpot from the heat and allow to rest for about 1-1/2 hours.
• Ladle off and discard any fat that has accumulated on the top of the stock.
• Using long tongs remove the ribs from the pot (discard or save).
• Place a fine strainer over a large bowl and strain the stock into the bowl.
• Allow the stock to come to room temperature, then refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze in 1 or 2-cup plastic containers.

KITTENCAL'S RICH HOMEMADE BEEF STOCK (CROCK-POT OR STOVE TOP)

Steps:

• Place the bones on a greased baking sheet and brush liberally with tomato paste (use only tomato paste not tomato sauce).
• Bake at 350 degrees F turning once during baking.
• Bake for about 25 minutes on each side or until browned.
• Place in the crock pot or large stock pot along with remaining ingredients, then add in enough water to cover.
• Cover and cook on low for 12-24 hours OR on HIGH for 6 hours (if cooked on high setting the stock will be lighter in color and less concentrated) or if cooking on the stove top simmer on lowest heat for about 4-6 hours.
• Remove from crock pot or stock pot; strain and refrigerate.
• The stock will keep well for 4-5 days or may be frozen.
• Note: veal bones may be replaced for beef bones.
• **Note** you may certainly use more than the amount stated for beef bones, the more used then the richer the stock.

KITTENCAL'S CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (I have listed 6 tablespoons oil, use enough oil to cover the bottom of your skillet).
• In a shallow bowl mix the flour with garlic powder, then coat each piece of chicken lightly in the flour mixture (shaking off any excess).
• Cook the chicken in oil over medium-high heat on both sides until just lightly browned (about 4 minutes per side) then remove to a plate and set aside.
• Add in mushrooms, onions and green bell pepper; cook stirring for about 3-4 minutes or until just softened scraping any browned bits that have accumulated on the bottom of the skillet.
• Add in fresh garlic, chili flakes, oregano and basil; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
• Add in tomato paste; cook stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
• Add in diced tomatoes with juice, chicken broth and wine, olives, seasoned salt and bay leaf; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for about 15 minutes stirring occasionally (just to blend the flavors).
• Return the browned chicken back to the skillet (carefully turn the chicken to coat with the sauce).
• Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for about 1-1/4 hours, stirring occasionally and turning the chicken pieces a few times during cooking.
• Season sauce with more salt if desired and black pepper about halfway through cooking.
• Serve with cooked pasta.