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Thanksgiving is great, but if you’re anything like me you can get sick of turkey leftovers pretty quickly.

Here to save the day is this twist on the classic chicken strips…made from pork!

Crispy and tender just like their poultry counterparts, these pork strips are great for dipping or on their own!

We made a bunch and are keeping them on hand in our freezer. They make for a quick dinner paired with mashed potatoes and a side of veggies!

These have a very subtle barbecue flavor, but are so simple to make! With a little planning on your part, you’ll give your family a meal they’ll beg for over and over!

Pork Strips

Comfort Foods, Dinner, Fried, Meals for a Crowd, Meat, Non-Traditional, Pork, Uncategorized

Pork Strips

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs pork shoulder
1 cup and 1 splash whole milk, divided
2 tablespoons western BBQ seasoning, divided
4 eggs
2 cups flour
1/2 tablespoon black pepper

Instructions

Slice pork shoulder into 1 inch wide by 1/2 inch pieces. Tenderize meat strips and place in a container for marinating. Marinate meat in 1 cup milk and 1 tablespoon western BBQ seasoning for a minimum of 2 hours. For best results, marinate for 6 hours.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine eggs and a splash of whole milk, mixing until eggs are beaten and milk is completely mixed in. In a large bowl, mix together flour, 1 tablespoon western BBQ seasoning, and black pepper until fully combined. Prepare a pan with parchment paper.
Remove slices from marinade and shake off excess liquid. Dredge in flour mixture, then eggs, then flour again. Place breaded strips onto prepared pan, layering more parchment paper as needed.
Place pan into freezer to solidify breading for at least one hour. *
When ready to fry, preheat deep fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Place a maximum of 4 strips into the fryer at a time, frying for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Notes

* To store in freezer, remove strips from pan and place in a freezer safe bag. Good for up to 3 months. Follow frying instructions above when ready to eat.

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Fair season is winding down, and something I personally miss as it ends is the deliciously decadent fried foods. Luckily, most of these foods can be made easily from home. One perfect example is corn dogs, and their adorable counterparts, corn dog nuggets!

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I know what you’re thinking – how are these different from the ones I can buy in the freezer section? First, you know exactly what are in these. You can go as far as making your own hot dogs (though I’m not sure if that would be worth it), and you’ll know exactly what’s in the batter. These dogs are heartier than the ones you buy, and can be made in bulk for much cheaper!

You should pair them with some homemade french fries to complete the meal! They are definitely toddler approved, as our little guy couldn’t get enough of them.

Corn Dog Nuggets

Comfort Foods, Dinner, Freezer, Fried, Meat

Corn Dog Nuggets

Ingredients

18 hot dogs
2 1/4 cup corn meal
2 1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 cup sugar
8 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
2 cups milk
1/4 cup honey

Instructions

Cut each hot dog into 3 nugget size pieces. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together corn meal, flour, salt, pepper, sugar and baking powder until fully combined. In a smaller bowl combine the eggs, milk, and honey.
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the combined wet ingredients into the well. Mix until a smooth batter is formed.
Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dip each hot dog piece into the batter, coating completely and as evenly as possible. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
Once all pieces are coated, place the baking sheet into the freezer for an hour. *
Heat deep fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Fry nuggets in batches for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up. * * Drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil. Serve hot with french fries and your condiment of choice.

Notes

*If freezing for future use, remove nuggets from pan once fully frozen and place into an airtight container. Store frozen for up to 6 months. When preparing, fry as instructed.

* * For picture worthy nuggets, cut off pieces of frozen, uncooked batter that flowed off of nuggets during freezing before frying.

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