Sweet Pineapple Cider Recipes

Steps:

• Core and cut one apple into 10 slices. Insert one clove into each slice. In a Dutch oven, combine juices. Add apple slices and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until flavors are blended. , Discard apple slices and cinnamon sticks. Core and cut remaining apple into 12 slices. Ladle cider into mugs; garnish with apple slices. Serve warm.

Steps:

• IN A LARGE NON REACTIVE CONTAINER PLACE ALL INGREDIENTS OF CURE AND MIX THOROUGHLY, PREPARE PORK REMOVING EXCESSIVE FAT AND RINSE. MIX CURE AGAIN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOAM FROM TOP PUT PORK INTO A LARGE 12 QT CONTAINER THEN ADD IN LIQUID CURE, PLACE IN FRIDGE FOR 7 DAYS ( 1 DAY IS A 24 HOUR PERIOD OF TIME ) REMOVE FROM FRIDGE AND REMOVE PORK ( NOW HAM ) FROM CURE AND DISCARD CURE,, RINSE MEAT SET ON DRYING RACK TO DRIP AND AIR DRY FOR 1 HOUR OR LONGER, START SMOKER ( IF YOU HAVE ONE ) AT A TEMP OF 225 F AND LET COME UP TO TEMP. PLACE HAM IN SMOKER WITH APPLE OR MAPLE WOOD FOR NO MORE THEN 4 HOURS, CONTINUE TO COOK TILL AN INTERNAL TEMP OF 145 -150 F, REMOVE LET STAND FOR 10 MINUTES PRIOR TO CUTTING PREPARE GLAZE, MIX THOROUGHLY AND PLACE IN SMALL CROCK POT TO HEAT, RIGHT AFTER THE SMOKING PROCESS HAS STOPPED START GLAZING THE HAM EVERY 10 TO 15 MINUTES. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A SMOKER YOU CAN COOK IN A STANDARD OVEN,, YOU WILL NOT HAVE A SMOKED FLAVOUR IN THE MEAT

Steps:

• Place the cinnamon stick, cloves and cardamom on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag., In a large saucepan, combine the apple cider, pineapple juice, apricot nectar and orange juice. Add spice bag. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until flavors are blended. Discard spice bag. Stir in rum if desired. Serve warm.

Steps:

• Whisk 1/4 cup pineapple juice and cornstarch together in a small bowl until smooth.
• Combine cornstarch mixture, remaining 1 3/4 cup pineapple juice, sugar, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, crushed pineapple, and garlic powder in a large pot over high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce comes to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and continue to simmer until sauce is clear and reaches desired consistency, 15 to 25 minutes.