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Opa's Traditional Easter Ham with a Sweet Musta...
Ingredients: OPA'S PEPPERED BONE-IN SPIRAL SLICED HALF HAM 5-7 LBS 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 3 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup Fredericksburg Farms German Stone Ground Mustard 1 can Dr. Pepper 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar Directions: Preheat the oven to 325F. Remove the Ham from the refrigerator 1 hour before heating. Remove the Ham from plastic packaging and place in a shallow roasting pan, on a wire rack, adding 1/3 cup of water, and cover with a foil tent. Place...
SHOW RECIPEOpa's Traditional Easter Ham with a Sweet Musta...
Ingredients: OPA'S PEPPERED BONE-IN SPIRAL SLICED HALF HAM 5-7 LBS 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 3 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup Fredericksburg Farms German Stone Ground Mustard 1 can Dr. Pepper 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar Directions: Preheat the oven to 325F. Remove the Ham from the refrigerator 1 hour before heating. Remove the Ham from plastic packaging and place in a shallow roasting pan, on a wire rack, adding 1/3 cup of water, and cover with a foil tent. Place...
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Opa’s Beer Brats
Recipes: Opa’s Beer Brats"Opa’s Bratwursts are simmered in a mixture of beer, onions, and seasonings, and then finished on the grill!" Ingredients: 8 Opa’s Premium Cooked Bratwursts 4 (12 ounce) cans beer 1 large onion, diced 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions: Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. When hot, lightly oil grate. Combine the beer and onions in a large pot; bring to a boil. Submerge the...
SHOW RECIPEOpa’s Beer Brats
Recipes: Opa’s Beer Brats"Opa’s Bratwursts are simmered in a mixture of beer, onions, and seasonings, and then finished on the grill!" Ingredients: 8 Opa’s Premium Cooked Bratwursts 4 (12 ounce) cans beer 1 large onion, diced 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions: Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. When hot, lightly oil grate. Combine the beer and onions in a large pot; bring to a boil. Submerge the...
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Opa’s Premium Knackwurst And Kraut
Recipes: Opa’s Premium Knackwurst and Kraut Ingredients: 4 Opa’s Premium Knackwurst 6 cups shredded cabbage 1 cup water 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup shredded carrot 1 teaspoon caraway seed 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 4 slices process Swiss cheese, torn (4 ounces) Directions: Make slits in Opa’s Premium Knackwurst at 1-inch intervals, cutting to, but not through, opposite side. Set aside. In a 12-inch skillet combine cabbage, water, onion, carrot, caraway seed, pepper, and salt. Arrange Opa’s Premium Knackwurst...
SHOW RECIPEOpa’s Premium Knackwurst And Kraut
Recipes: Opa’s Premium Knackwurst and Kraut Ingredients: 4 Opa’s Premium Knackwurst 6 cups shredded cabbage 1 cup water 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup shredded carrot 1 teaspoon caraway seed 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 4 slices process Swiss cheese, torn (4 ounces) Directions: Make slits in Opa’s Premium Knackwurst at 1-inch intervals, cutting to, but not through, opposite side. Set aside. In a 12-inch skillet combine cabbage, water, onion, carrot, caraway seed, pepper, and salt. Arrange Opa’s Premium Knackwurst...
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Opa’s Smoked Peppered Bacon With Sauerkraut And...
Recipes: Opa’s Smoked Peppered Baconwith Sauerkraut and Apples Ingredients: 1/4 pound Opa’s Smoked Peppered Bacon 1 Jar Opa's German Sauerkraut, drained 2 tart apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and grated 1 yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, ground 3 cups apple cider or apple juice 1/4 cup white wine vinegar Directors: Put Opa’s Smoked Peppered Bacon in a large, high-sided oven-proof sauté pan with a lid and place over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes, or...
SHOW RECIPEOpa’s Smoked Peppered Bacon With Sauerkraut And...
Recipes: Opa’s Smoked Peppered Baconwith Sauerkraut and Apples Ingredients: 1/4 pound Opa’s Smoked Peppered Bacon 1 Jar Opa's German Sauerkraut, drained 2 tart apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and grated 1 yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, ground 3 cups apple cider or apple juice 1/4 cup white wine vinegar Directors: Put Opa’s Smoked Peppered Bacon in a large, high-sided oven-proof sauté pan with a lid and place over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes, or...
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Opa’s Turkey Soup
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups shredded Opa's smoked turkey 4 cups vegetable broth 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers 2 Roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin salt and pepper to taste 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Directions: In a large pot over medium...
SHOW RECIPEOpa’s Turkey Soup
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups shredded Opa's smoked turkey 4 cups vegetable broth 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers 2 Roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin salt and pepper to taste 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Directions: In a large pot over medium...
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OPA’S HATCH GREEN CHILI SMOKED SAUSAGE GNOCCHI ...
Opa’s Hatch Green Chili Smoked Sausage Gnocchi with Sun Dried Tomatoes Ingredients 1 lb. Opa’s Hatch Green Chili Smoked Sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices 1 lb. Gnocchi o1/4 cup julienne sun dried tomatoes in oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups baby spinach 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Directions: PREPARE gnocchi according to directions; drain and keep warm. COOK and stir sausage, garlic and sun dried tomatoes in oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or...
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Opa’s Hatch Green Chili Smoked Sausage Gnocchi with Sun Dried Tomatoes Ingredients 1 lb. Opa’s Hatch Green Chili Smoked Sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices 1 lb. Gnocchi o1/4 cup julienne sun dried tomatoes in oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups baby spinach 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Directions: PREPARE gnocchi according to directions; drain and keep warm. COOK and stir sausage, garlic and sun dried tomatoes in oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or...
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5 Ways To Enjoy Opa’s Peppered Beef Tenderloin.
Recipes: Opa’s Peppered Beef Tenderloin with stilton bleu cheese on sour dough crostini. Opa’s Peppered Beef Tenderloin on crostini with roasted garlic aioli. Opa’s Peppered Beef Tenderloin served with a blend of leek & fennel, drizzled with smoked tomato glaze. Opa’s Peppered Beef Tenderloin with red onion marmalade & mozzarella cheese on garlic toast. Opa’s Peppered Beef Tenderloin on almond-peppercorn flatbread with diced cherry chutney & micro herbs.
SHOW RECIPE5 Ways To Enjoy Opa’s Peppered Beef Tenderloin.
Recipes: Opa’s Peppered Beef Tenderloin with stilton bleu cheese on sour dough crostini. Opa’s Peppered Beef Tenderloin on crostini with roasted garlic aioli. Opa’s Peppered Beef Tenderloin served with a blend of leek & fennel, drizzled with smoked tomato glaze. Opa’s Peppered Beef Tenderloin with red onion marmalade & mozzarella cheese on garlic toast. Opa’s Peppered Beef Tenderloin on almond-peppercorn flatbread with diced cherry chutney & micro herbs.
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Opa’s Smoked Chicken Pot Pie With Herb Crust
Recipes: Opa’s Smoked Chicken Pot Pie with Herb Crust Ingredients: 4 cups Opa’s Smoked Chicken, cut-up 1 bag (1 lb) Green Giant® frozen mixed vegetables, thawed 2 cans (10 3/4 oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup 1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed chicken broth 2 cups Original Bisquick® mix 1 ½ cups milk ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves ¼ teaspoon dried sage leaves Chopped fresh parsley, if desired Directors: Heat oven to 350°F. In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven,...
SHOW RECIPEOpa’s Smoked Chicken Pot Pie With Herb Crust
Recipes: Opa’s Smoked Chicken Pot Pie with Herb Crust Ingredients: 4 cups Opa’s Smoked Chicken, cut-up 1 bag (1 lb) Green Giant® frozen mixed vegetables, thawed 2 cans (10 3/4 oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup 1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed chicken broth 2 cups Original Bisquick® mix 1 ½ cups milk ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves ¼ teaspoon dried sage leaves Chopped fresh parsley, if desired Directors: Heat oven to 350°F. In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven,...
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Opa’s Smoked Chicken Strata, Mexican Style
Recipes: Opa’s Smoked Chicken Strata, Mexican Style Ingredients: 2 cups Opa’s Smoked Chicken,cubed 10 slices sourdough French bread, crusts removed if desired, divided 3 cups grated monterey jack cheese,divided 2 cups medium salsa, divided 1 cup sliced green onion, divided 1 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed, divided 4 large eggs 2 1/4 cups whole milk 1 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies, drained 1/2 teaspoon salt fresh ground pepper guacamole sour cream Directions: Place/fit half the bread...
SHOW RECIPEOpa’s Smoked Chicken Strata, Mexican Style
Recipes: Opa’s Smoked Chicken Strata, Mexican Style Ingredients: 2 cups Opa’s Smoked Chicken,cubed 10 slices sourdough French bread, crusts removed if desired, divided 3 cups grated monterey jack cheese,divided 2 cups medium salsa, divided 1 cup sliced green onion, divided 1 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed, divided 4 large eggs 2 1/4 cups whole milk 1 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies, drained 1/2 teaspoon salt fresh ground pepper guacamole sour cream Directions: Place/fit half the bread...
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Opa’s Smoked Chicken With Angel Hair Pasta And ...
Recipes: Opa’s Smoked Chicken with Angel Hair Pasta and Peppers Ingredients: 1 Opa’s Smoked Chicken, shredded 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 large red bell pepper, julienned 3/4 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts 1 cup sugar snap pea pods 1 tablespoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 pinch salt 1 cup chicken broth 2 (8 ounce) packages angel hair pasta Directors: In a large skillet, heat olive oil to medium high heat. Add the...
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Recipes: Opa’s Smoked Chicken with Angel Hair Pasta and Peppers Ingredients: 1 Opa’s Smoked Chicken, shredded 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 large red bell pepper, julienned 3/4 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts 1 cup sugar snap pea pods 1 tablespoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 pinch salt 1 cup chicken broth 2 (8 ounce) packages angel hair pasta Directors: In a large skillet, heat olive oil to medium high heat. Add the...
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Opa’s Frogmore Stew
Recipes: Frogmore Stew Ingredients: 2 pounds Opa's Jalapeno Smoked Sausage links, cut into 2 inch pieces 2 pounds new red potatoes 12 ears corn - husked, cleaned and quartered 4 pounds large fresh shrimp, unpeeled 6 quarts water 3/4 cup Old Bay Seasoning TM crushed hot red pepper to taste Directors: Bring water, Old Bay Seasoning and crushed red pepper to boil in a large stockpot. Add potatoes and cook for 15 minutes. Add Opa's Jalapeno Smoked Sausage and cook...
SHOW RECIPEOpa’s Frogmore Stew
Recipes: Frogmore Stew Ingredients: 2 pounds Opa's Jalapeno Smoked Sausage links, cut into 2 inch pieces 2 pounds new red potatoes 12 ears corn - husked, cleaned and quartered 4 pounds large fresh shrimp, unpeeled 6 quarts water 3/4 cup Old Bay Seasoning TM crushed hot red pepper to taste Directors: Bring water, Old Bay Seasoning and crushed red pepper to boil in a large stockpot. Add potatoes and cook for 15 minutes. Add Opa's Jalapeno Smoked Sausage and cook...
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Opa’S Smoked Turkey Croquettes
Recipes: Opa’s Smoked Turkey Croquettes These delicious turkey croquettes are a great way to use those Thanksgiving leftovers. Serve with cranberry sauce and leftover mashed potatoes or you favorite side dishes. Feel free to make these croquettes with diced cooked chicken. Ingredients: 2 cups Opa’s Smoked Turkey or Opa's Smoked Chicken. diced 3 tablespoons butter 5 tablespoons flour, sifted 1 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon celery salt 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon grated onion 1/4 teaspoon...
SHOW RECIPEOpa’S Smoked Turkey Croquettes
Recipes: Opa’s Smoked Turkey Croquettes These delicious turkey croquettes are a great way to use those Thanksgiving leftovers. Serve with cranberry sauce and leftover mashed potatoes or you favorite side dishes. Feel free to make these croquettes with diced cooked chicken. Ingredients: 2 cups Opa’s Smoked Turkey or Opa's Smoked Chicken. diced 3 tablespoons butter 5 tablespoons flour, sifted 1 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon celery salt 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon grated onion 1/4 teaspoon...
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Opa’s Broccoli Salad
Ingredients: 8 slices Opa’s Peppered bacon 2 heads fresh broccoli, chopped 1 1/2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 large red onion, chopped 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/8 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Directors: Place Opa’s Peppered bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and crumble. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cheese, bacon and onion. Prepare...
SHOW RECIPEOpa’s Broccoli Salad
Ingredients: 8 slices Opa’s Peppered bacon 2 heads fresh broccoli, chopped 1 1/2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 large red onion, chopped 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/8 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Directors: Place Opa’s Peppered bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and crumble. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cheese, bacon and onion. Prepare...
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Opa’s Beef Jerky Curried Rice
Ingredients: 3 oz Opa’s Beef Jerky, cut into bite size pieces 1 cup long grain rice, rinsed and drained 1 ½ cups water, plus 2 ½ cups for boiling water 5 Dried Shitake mushrooms 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small Onion, finely chopped ½ small Sweet potato, diced or1medium carrot ½ cup Frozen peas 1 inch Fresh Ginger, pealed and graded 1 ½ teaspoons Curry powder ½ cup Toasted whole almonds 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 1 Scallion, thinly slice...
SHOW RECIPEOpa’s Beef Jerky Curried Rice
Ingredients: 3 oz Opa’s Beef Jerky, cut into bite size pieces 1 cup long grain rice, rinsed and drained 1 ½ cups water, plus 2 ½ cups for boiling water 5 Dried Shitake mushrooms 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small Onion, finely chopped ½ small Sweet potato, diced or1medium carrot ½ cup Frozen peas 1 inch Fresh Ginger, pealed and graded 1 ½ teaspoons Curry powder ½ cup Toasted whole almonds 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 1 Scallion, thinly slice...
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Opa’s Gumbo
Ingredients: 1 pound OPA’S Sausage, your choice, sliced (Country Blend, Beef, Jalapeño or Jalapeño Beef) 2/3 cup Corn oil 2/3 cup flour 1 Green pepper, chopped 2 cups Celery, chopped 1 medium Onion, chopped 3-4 cloves Garlic, minced ½ cup Fresh parsley 4 cups Chicken stock 4 cups Water 1 teaspoon Pepper 2 cups Tomatoes, chopped, with juice 1-10oz Pkg sliced Frozen Okra 1 Opa's Smoked Chicken - Deboned and Skinned 1 cup Green onions 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and...
SHOW RECIPEOpa’s Gumbo
Ingredients: 1 pound OPA’S Sausage, your choice, sliced (Country Blend, Beef, Jalapeño or Jalapeño Beef) 2/3 cup Corn oil 2/3 cup flour 1 Green pepper, chopped 2 cups Celery, chopped 1 medium Onion, chopped 3-4 cloves Garlic, minced ½ cup Fresh parsley 4 cups Chicken stock 4 cups Water 1 teaspoon Pepper 2 cups Tomatoes, chopped, with juice 1-10oz Pkg sliced Frozen Okra 1 Opa's Smoked Chicken - Deboned and Skinned 1 cup Green onions 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and...
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Opa’s Green Chile Strata
Ingredients: 1 pound OPA’S Canadian Bacon or OPA’S Boneless Peppered Ham cut into slivers. 6 - 7 ½ “ Flour Tortillas 4 - 4 oz can Green chilies, chopped or slivered Drained 4 cups Grated Monterey Jack cheese 5 Eggs Beaten 2 cups Milk 1 teaspoon Salt Garnish: Green Chili Strips,Optional Instructions: Generously grease a 9x13-baking pan. Cover bottom of baking pan with tortillas, cut the tortillas to fit without overlapping. Sprinkle with half the green chilies, half the slivered...
SHOW RECIPEOpa’s Green Chile Strata
Ingredients: 1 pound OPA’S Canadian Bacon or OPA’S Boneless Peppered Ham cut into slivers. 6 - 7 ½ “ Flour Tortillas 4 - 4 oz can Green chilies, chopped or slivered Drained 4 cups Grated Monterey Jack cheese 5 Eggs Beaten 2 cups Milk 1 teaspoon Salt Garnish: Green Chili Strips,Optional Instructions: Generously grease a 9x13-baking pan. Cover bottom of baking pan with tortillas, cut the tortillas to fit without overlapping. Sprinkle with half the green chilies, half the slivered...
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