How to cook pork ribs......

With Memorial Day approaching this weekend it is time to come in and pick up some of Wendell's famous seasoned pork ribs. They are seasoned with the perfect blend of spices.  We find that the best way to cook them is on the grill at a medium to medium-low temperature for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Make sure to cook them bone side down and baste them with apple cider or beer toward the end of the cooking time. There is no need to flip the ribs while cooking. Cooking them at a high temperature will dry them out and they won't fall off the bone. Another option is to cook them in the oven at a temperature of 275 degrees, uncovered,  for about 3-4 hours.  They are done when they have an internal temperature of about 165 degrees. Enjoy!

Mother's Day specials and more...

In honor of Mother's Day we have plenty of great specials this week.  We have an oven-ready garlic and rosemary stuffed pork loin that is amazing. Our Flank Steak and Ribeyes will be on special as well. Whip up a salad with our fresh local spinach or grill up some of our local organic asparagus for a tasty side dish.

Recipe of the Week:

Stuffed Flank Steak

What Can I Bring/A Cookbook by the Junior League of Northern Virginia
(Available at the Organic Butcher for $17.99)

2     pounds flank steak                                          
1/4  tsp paprika
1    tsp salt
1/4  tsp pepper
1/4  tsp mustard
1/4  tsp ground ginger
1     tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4  cup butter
2    chopped onion
1    cup bread crumbs
1/4  tsp salt
2    T chopped parsley
3    T chopped celery
1    large egg, lightly beaten
      Vegetable oil
2    T all-purpose flour
1    cup water or stock
1    cup red wine

• Combine paprika and next 5 ingredients.  Coat steak with dry mixture.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add onion and saute until tender.  Add the breadcrumbs and next 4 ingredients to onion, stirring well.  Spread mixture over steak; roll loosely and tie with string.
• Sear steak on all sides in hot oil in a skillet.  Transfer to a baking dish, reserving oil in skillet. 
• Add flour, 1 cup water or broth, and wine to oil in skillet, stirring until smooth.  Pour mixture over steak.
• Bake steak, covered at 325 for 1 1/2 hours.

Enjoy!

Featured Product of the Week...

The Matambre. This classic Argentinian dish is prepared at our store, and is ready for your oven, at 375 degrees, for 15-20 minutes/lb. The name, "mata" plus "hambre", means hunger killer, as it is often served as an appetizer in Argentina. These rolled and tied flank steaks are stuffed with vegetables, herbs, and hardboiled eggs. When sliced, the spiral of ingredients within make for a colorful presentation. This is an impressive dish with tons of flavor... the oven-ready Matambre will be available to you on Wednesday, January 21st, at $13.99/lb!

If you haven't tried our meatloaf...

Our oven-ready meatloaf is a guaranteed hit for your family and dinner party alike. Pop it in the oven at 375 degrees, for 45 minutes, and get ready to enjoy the delicious blend of our finest ground beef, veal, pork, homemade marinara sauce and herbs. The two pound loaf is plenty to serve 4-6 adults. Enjoy.