Sauerkraut Balls

Sauerkraut Balls are a popular appetizer down here at the lake. They freeze well so they’re easy to pull out for a fish fry or happy hour. Most people deep fry them but they bake well too. I know, they sound a little weird but you’ll be surprised how good they are. Serve them with a little honey mustard dipping sauce and it’s like you’re having a sausage on a bun in one bite.

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Smoked Pork Back Ribs

We’re going old school using charcoal and making Smoked Pork Back Ribs in a Weber Smoker. This will definitely be a learning curve. Luckily our friend Gar is coming to help. He’s a smoker expert. A pit master if you will. The process takes 6 hours, 3 with a dry rub, 2 wrapped in foil, 1 finished with barbecue sauce. As easy as 1, 2, 3? We will see!

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Bacon Wrapped Jumbo Asparagus with Parmesan and Garlic

If you can find jumbo asparagus, a fun way to serve them is wrapped in bacon. And if that isn’t decadent enough, adding real parmesan and slices of garlic takes asparagus to a new level.

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Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Meatballs are always a crowd pleaser at happy hour. You can buy Italian, Asian, Swedish….then there are the multiple varieties of sauce options. Dump the meatballs and sauce into a slow cooker and voila, you have an easy but popular dish. OR, if you want some kitchen swagger, you can make your own. And as a bonus, it costs less to make these Sweet and Sour Meatballs yourself.

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Sweet and Sour Pork

Why pay for takeout if you can make a better and healthier version at home? This delicious and colourful Sweet and Sour Pork recipe features tender pork that’s not coated or deep fried and lots of fresh veggies.

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