Schenker Family Farms

The holidays will be here before you know it. Unfortunately, we have to create a shipping deadline for our frozen bundles and gifts headed to APOs for delivery prior to Christmas. This year, that date is: Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011--FROZEN ONLY.

NON-FROZEN/SHELF STABLE goodies, such as Summer Sausage, Salsa, Pickles, Preserves, Jerky & more may be ordered through Dec. 12. We make every effort to get orders headed to APOs shipped with 24 business...

Roasting a Rack of Lamb (video)

Posted by Cherie Schenker on November 11, 2011 | Posted under american lamb board, rack of lamb, roasting, you tube | Leave a Comment

Video courtesy of the American Lamb Board.

http://www.youtube.com/user/AmericanLamb#p/a/u/1/Pc1jIJyWI4M

Cowboy Crisps ~ Chorizzo & Tomatillo Puff Pastry Appetizers

Posted by Cherie Schenker on November 04, 2011 | Posted under appetizers, chorizzo, easy recipe | 1 Comment

Here's a superb & simple recipe:

Chorizo Sausage and Tomatillo Puff Pastry ~ Cowboy Crisps
by Chef Mark Alan

These appetizers are so tasty and original your guests will think you went to culinary school in Old Mexico.
Makes 16 -18 appetizers.

Ingredients:
1/2 lb. Chorizo sausage - ground
4 oz. cheddar cheese - shredded
4 oz. Chef Mark Alan’s Tomatillo & Roasted Garlic Sauce
...

Moussaka (Lamb & Eggplant) Yum!

Posted by Cherie Schenker on November 04, 2011 | Posted under eggplant, ground lamb, moussaka | Leave a Comment

Moussaka (Lamb & Eggplant Casserole)

1 Small Eggplant-sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Flour
1/4 cup olive oil or butter
1/2 cup chopped Onion
1 lb. Schenker's Ground Lamb
1/4 Red Wine
1/2 cup Tomato Sauce
1 tablespoon Parsley

1/2 teaspoon Thyme
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/2 cup Dry Breadcrumbs
2 sliced Tomatos
2--8 oz. containers of Yogurt
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German Apple Sausage Hash

Posted by Cherie Schenker on November 04, 2011 | Posted under appetizers, pastured pork, pork chops | Leave a Comment

German Apple Sausage Hash
...an old fashioned favorite

1/4 c Butter
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
2 Med. Apples (cored & sliced)
1/4 C Chopped Onion
3 Cups Shredded Potatoes or frozen hashbrown-style potatoes
1 16oz. can Saurkraut, drained
1 pkg. (1 lb.) Schenker's German Apple Sausage

In a cast iron skillet, melt butter and add brown sugar. Stir in apples and onion then cook 3 minutes. Add...

Yummy Honey-Pineapple Pork Chops

Posted by Cherie Schenker on November 04, 2011 | Posted under honey, pineapple, pork chops | Leave a Comment

EASY HONEY-PINEAPPLE PORK CHOPS

(4) Boneless Pork Chops
(1) small can Crushed Pineapple
1/2 c Raw Clover Honey
1/4 c Pineapple Juice (drained from crushed pineapple)
(1) Tablespoon Prepared Mustard

Cut a small pocket into each chop and stuff with a spoonful of crushed pineapple. Combine honey, pineapple juice and mustard then spoon over each chop. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour, drizzling honey...

What's in a Label?

Posted by Cherie Schenker on November 04, 2011 | Posted under organic labeling | 1 Comment

What’s in a Label?

By Cheri LeBlond

KCFC Co-Coordinator

The last local harvests are coming in, the farmers markets are ending and those of us not clever with a canning jar will be supplementing organic produce from the grocery store this winter.

So how will you navigate all the "organic" and "natural" labels in the grocery aisles?

In an effort to protect consumers, the federal government regulates who can use the word "organic" on their...

How to Get 3 Meals from 1 Leg of Lamb

Posted by Cherie Schenker on November 04, 2011 | Posted under greek style lamb, lamb gyros, leg of lamb, roast lamb | Leave a Comment

These recipes are compliments of one of our favorite customers...

Prep: Brush a 6-9 lb. Bone-In Leg of Lamb with 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil and 2 Cloves of Minced Garlic. Sprinkle with dried oregano and season with salt and pepper to taste. Roast in a shallow pan at 450 degrees until medium rare (130 degrees internally)--about an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes.

Meal #1: Roast Lamb with Asparagus and Pasta

Steam 1 bunch of asparagus until crisp-tender. Remove...

Easy Split Pea Soup

Posted by Cherie Schenker on November 04, 2011 | Posted under pea soup | 1 Comment

Easy Split Pea Soup

You will need:
(1) Schenker Farms Ham Hock
(1) Bag Split Peas
(6) to (8) cups Water
Salt & Pepper to taste
(1) Diced Onion (optional)

Combine ingredients into a slow cooker first thing in the morning. Cook on low all day. Supper's ready by the time you get home from work! Serves 6-8.

Suggested Side Dishes: Warm Cornbread with Schenker's Raw...

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