Winnie’s Family Recipes
Marvelous Meatloaf
1/2 CUP MINCED ONION
1/4 CUP MINCED CELERY
1 TBSP VEGETABLE OIL
1 LB GROUND BEEF
3/4 CUP CUP QUICK OATS
1 EGG
1/3 CUP TOMATO SAUCE
1 TBSP WINNIE’S SECRET SEASONING
1 TSP KOSHER SALT (OPTIONAL)
1 TSP CIDER VINEGAR
1/2 CUP WINNIE’S TOMATO BUTTER (ANY FLAVOR)
- Preheat oven to 350˚F. Grease a sheet pan and baking rack or a loaf pan.
- Sauteé the onion and celery in vegetable oil until tender and cool completely.
- Combine all remaining ingredients, except winnie’s tomato butter, and mix well until slightly sticky.
- Turn the mixture out onto a flat surface to form loaf (if using sheet pan). Make loaf 1 1/2” to 2” thick and place on baking rack.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the internal temperature is 160˚F.
- Remove from oven and spread winnie’s tomato butter evenly over the top. Return to oven and bake an additional 10 minutes until the tomato butter begins to bubble.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Make sure to serve with plenty of winnie’s tomato butter on the side!
Porcupine Meatballs
2 LBS 90% LEAN GROUND BEEF
1 CUP CONVERTED RICE (PARBOILED)
2 CUPS WATER
1/2 CUP MINCED ONION
1 JAR CREOLE MAGIC TOMATO BUTTER
TO TASTE SALT & PEPPER
1 TBSP CANOLA OIL
1 MEDIUM ONION JULIENNED
1 BELL PEPPER JULIENNED
1 RIB OF CELERY SLICED
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Mix the ground beef, converted rice, 1 cup water, minced onion, 1/2 cup Creole Magic, salt, and pepper together in large bowl.
- Once fully incorporated, form 18 medium sized meatballs.
- In a large skillet heat canola oil and brown the meatballs. Then transfer to a casserole dish.
- In the same skillet, sautee the julienned onion, bell pepper, and celery. Once they begin to soften add the remaining Creole Magic Tomato Butter and 1 cup of water. Stir well and pour over meatballs.
- Bake covered for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 more minutes.
- Remove from oven, serve, and enjoy!
Winnie’s Creamy Tomato Dip
1/4 CUP WINNIE’S TOMATO BUTTER (ANY FLAVOR)
1 - 8 OZ BRICK OF CREAM CHEESE
1 PKG CRACKERS AND/OR CHIPS
- Make sure both ingredients are brought to room temperature.
- Mix them together and serve with your favorite chips or crackers. Enjoy!
Signature Pulled Pork
8 LBS PORK BUTT
1 PKG WINNIE’S SECRET SPICE
3/4 CUP WATER
3/4 CUP CIDER VINEGAR
1 JAR TOMATO BUTTER OF YOUR CHOICE
1 PKG ROLLS/BUNS
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Rub seasoning evenly over entire pork butt and let stand for 20 minutes.
- Place pork butt in a roasting pan with water and cider vinegar, then cover tightly and place in oven for 30 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 275ºF and continue to cook until meat shreds easily with a pair of tongs ̶ approximately 3-4 hours. Keep covered and maintain the level of liquid during cooking.
- Remove from oven and discard any bones or sinew and drain off any excess liquid.
- Shred pork and lather with your favorite flavor of Winnie’s Tomato Butter. Serve on your choice of rolls and enjoy!
The Perfect Cure
2 TBSP WINNIE’S SECRET SPICE
2 TBSP KOSHER SALT
1/4 CUP PURE MAPLE SUGAR
- Mix ingredients and evenly coat meat. Apply liberally.
- Store in refridgerator and let stand in fridge for 24-36 hours once coat.
- Shake off excess rub and proceed with chosen method of cooking. Great on all meats!
