Tag Archives: whiskey

Southern Caramel Cake with Jack Daniels

Caramel cake is a Southern specialty that you can find in almost any community or church cookbook below the Mason Dixon. Jack Daniels is a classic Southern mash whiskey and it is one of those things that finds its way into numerous Southern recipes from cakes to cookies. Praline is certainly Southern in both flavor and origins. What happens when you combine them all into one magnificent cake?

caramel cake

Suddenly you will say y’all. The front porch will be referred to as the veranda. The theme music from Gone with the Wind will play whenever you sweep down the stairs. And your irritating neighbors? Well, bless their hearts. Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under Cake, Dessert

Grilled Pork Loin Chops with Jack Daniels Peaches

Summer is almost over. Here in Texas the 100 degree temps have hung on — sort of like trying to give a cat a bath… you know — they cling to whatever part of you they can get their claws into.

We know that the heat will be gone soon, though. While I won’t be sorry that it is gone, and it will  be nice to be able to walk barefoot on the driveway without hearing the soles of my feet sizzle like bacon in an iron skillet, the foods of summer will be missed.

This recipe for grilled pork loin chops and peaches is a delightful way to say goodbye to warm weather and those  fresh flavors.

pork loin with peaches

Grilled Pork Loin Chops with Jack Daniels Peaches

The chops are rubbed with a combination of cinnamon, smoked paprika, cloves, and just a touch of sugar for that beautiful, crispy sear on the outside of the meat. Continue reading

3 Comments

Filed under Main Dish, Meat