Ribs in the smoker

 It was a nice day when I got these ribs but then it turned cold and rainy for the next few days.  Today was the day it finally let up enough to fire up the smoker. Also made some copycat KFC slaw.  I thought I'd be daring and serve pasta instead or potatoes but then winped put and made potatoes anyway.  The pasta was with mushrooms and nuts and the sauce was made with crème fraîche.

Creamy Pasta with Mushrooms  KC Star Mar 2022

fine salt

1 lb. linguine or fettuccine

1 T. olive oil

1 T. butter

1/4lb.  mushrooms, sliced

2 cl garlic, thinly sliced

1 T. fresh rosemary, Plus more for serving

1/2 C dry white wine

8 oz creme fraiche

black pepper

1/2 C roasted hazel nuts, coarsley chopped

Boil pasta. Drain, reserving 1/2 C. pasta water

Heat oil and butter over high heat, add mushrooms , stir occasionally until they dry out a little and turn golden, about 5 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed.  Add garlic and rosemary, cook until fragrant, 30 sec. Add wine and reduce slightly- abt. 1 min.  Fold in creme fraiche  and stir until it makes a smooth sauce.  Add a couple  T. pasta water add pasta, stir well to combine. add more water if needed. Portion into bowls and top with nuts and rosemary

Potato cakes
4 russet potatoes, riced
2T salt
3 oz cheddar or parmesan
4T. butter
1/2 C. flour
1.2 tsp black pepper

Mix all ingredients, fry in shallow layer of oil until browned on both sides. 

KFC Coleslaw Copycat recipe
Prep Time 15 mins Total Time 15 mins
 
KFC Coleslaw Copycat - make your restaurant favorite right in your kitchen! Perfect for the summer BBQ's and potlucks!

1/2 C. mayo
1/4 c. milk
1/4 C. buttermilk
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 and 1/2 tbsp white or apple cider vinegar
2 and 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
4 cups shredded then diced cabbage about 1/2 of a medium head
1 medium carrot
1/4 medium yellow onion minced

Instructions
Shred the cabbage and carrot and dice finely.
Mix all veggies in a large mixing bowl.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour over the veggies and stir all with a wooden spoon.
Cover the bowl with a saran wrap and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Stir again before serving.

Ribs were prepared the night before by removing the silver skin, rubbing with mustard and a dry rub, then next day smoked with apple wood at 250 degrees for three hours, spritzing with apple juice every 30 min. or so and painting with a thin coat of bbq sauce for the last 30 minutes.