Cocktail wieners in the slow cooker were at every party that I went to as a child of the 80's. Kids asked for them and grown men made meals on them. These are still a huge hit at every party even if it's just nostalgia. Then, the standard recipe was a combination of grape jelly, …
Skillet Caramelized Onion Dip
Put those preserves to work. This thick and cheesy, savory-sweet caramelized onion dip made with a scoop of Potlicker jelly is perfect for digging into while watching the ball game but is also appropriate for movie night, game night, or “I just felt like eating dip for dinner” night. We suggest using Oatmeal Stout or …
Put Those Preserves to Work!
So you just received a jar of strange jam. Now what do you do with it?? Eat it! But how? Duh, with a spoon. If spooning jam into your face isn’t really your thing then I have PLENTY of ideas for you… Spread on toast. Yes, even strange jam loves toast. Grill up a fat …
Thanksgiving Recipe Round Up
THANKSgiving recipe round up. Firstly I want to say THANK YOU to every single person who has ever spread the Potlicker love. Thank you for stopping by my booth, visiting my website, tasting our jelly, telling your friends, sharing a laugh, trying something different, supporting small business, and cheering us on. A double huge Thank …
Bacon and Jam Stuffed Cheesy Biscuits
You’re welcome. You can now have beer, cheese, and bacon in ONE biscuit. These are cheesey drop biscuits. The drop refers to the method that they are shaped. No fussy rolling and cutting. Just scoop up the dough and plop it onto a pan. To give them a little more decadence I have stuffed them …
Guest Post: Lentil Soup
In the past month we have had a great growth spurt in our tiny kitchen. We have jumped from 1000 jars a week to 2000 jars a week. We have pushed the limits of how long is too long to work and how many hours can we squeeze from one day. Somehow, in the middle …
Porter Swirled Pecan Blondies
Guest Post At work I often make really elaborate pastries and cakes. There are a million steps and a ton of dirty dishes. On my days off, however, I like simple recipes that don’t require too much effort. The fewer dishes I have to wash, the better. I developed these grown-up blondies featuring dark chocolate, …
Vanilla Cake with Carrot Cake Filling & Peanut Butter Frosting
Vanilla butter cake filled with Carrot Cake Jam covered in peanut butter frosting and topped with toasted coconut.Recently I made this cake for a friends’ birthday. It was an impromptu party just for the two of us and a spur of the moment baking session. After a couple of drinks we decided that friend needed …
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Low Sugar Peach Jam
Late summer means steamy days, swimming holes, and the juice of fresh, ripe fruit dripping down your chin. The sweetest fruits of summer must be peaches, with their halo of fuzz and tender flesh that melts into pulpy syrup in your mouth. Last week I received a glorious box of Washington peaches at my door, …
Get Hooked On Canning
Careful! canning can become one fierce addiction! After all, my canning addiction launched this little business. Maybe you have an over flowing garden, maybe you like the idea of stocking up your own pantry, maybe you want to make a few gifts… Get yourself hooked on canning! Throw yourself a preservation party! Sweet Preservation has some …

