(Copycat) Kenny Rogers Restaurant Secret Recipes

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Kenny Rogers BBQ Sauce

1 cup Applesauce
1/2 cup Heinz ketchup
1 1/4 cups Light brown sugar, packed
6 tablespoons Lemon juice
Salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
In heavy saucepan bring mixture to boil. Stir constantly about 4 to 5
minutes. Turn heat to low and continue to stir (about 3 to 5 minutes) making
sure sugar is completely dissolved. Allow to cook without stirring for 15
minutes on lowest possible heat, uncovered. Transfer to top of double boiler
over simmering watr if to be used as a basting sauce for ribs or chicken
during baking; or cool sauce and refrigerate covered to use in 30 days.
Sauce freezes well.

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Kenny Rogers Fire-And-Ice Chili

1 20-ounce can pineapple chunks in syrup
2 pounds lean boneless pork roast cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic minced
1 28-ounce can tomatoes cut up
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
1 4-ounce can diced green chili peppers drained
1 green pepper chopped 3/4 cup)
1 medium yellow onion chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup chili powder
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 to 3 tablespoons seeded and finely chopped jalapeno pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
Chili toppers: sliced onions, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese
1. Drain pineapple, reserving syrup.
2. In a Dutch oven, cook pork, half at a time, in hot olive oil till brown.
Return all the meat to the pot. Add the first chopped onion and 1 clove
garlic. Cook over medium heat till onion is tender, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the reserved pineapple syrup, undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, green
chili peppers, the green pepper, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, chili powder,
cumin, jalapeno pepper and salt.
4. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer the chili for 1 1/2
hours, stirring occasionally. Add the pineapple chunks. Cover and simmer for
30 minutes more.
5. Let diners add their own toppers. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Note: To increase the spiciness of the chili, add 2 more tablespoons of the
jalapeno pepper.