Showing posts with label Pork. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pork. Show all posts

BBQ Spareribs

COMMENTS:
Country-style pork ribs were on sale this week (buy one package, get one free!!!) so I tried out this crockpot recipe. I have already been asked when we can have them again!

INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds country-style ribs
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon ground mustard

DIRECTIONS:
In crockpot, combine all ingredients, except pork. Stir well and then add pork, smothering it with the sauce. Allow to cook all afternoon for a great dinner!

SPECIAL NOTE:
If I have labeled a recipe as GlutenFree or Dairy Free but it appears to have those ingredients in it... that means the recipe is still delicious with substitutes/replacements. Ex: soy milk, lactose-free cheese, Bragg's liquid aminos (for soy sauce), all-purpose gluten free flour (Better Batter is my favorite), etc. Please check your individual ingredients to be sure they are GF or DF, if that is what you need.

Thai Pork

COMMENTS:
"Mom, will you make this again?" That's enough of a review for me!


INGREDIENTS:
2 red bell peppers, sliced
2 pounds pork tenderloin or pork chops
1/2 cup teriyaki sacue
2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic

Serve with:
1/2 cup peanut butter
peanuts

DIRECTIONS:
Mix all ingredients in freezer bag. Cook in crockpot for 4-6 hours (depending on crockpot). Ten minutes before serving you can whisk peanut butter into sauce or you can just add peanut butter to each serving, along with peanuts.

SPECIAL NOTE:
If I have labeled a recipe as GlutenFree or Dairy Free but it appears to have those ingredients in it... that means the recipe is still delicious with substitutes/replacements. Ex: soy milk, lactose-free cheese, Bragg's liquid aminos (for soy sauce), all-purpose gluten free flour (Better Batter is my favorite), etc. Please check your individual ingredients to be sure they are GF or DF, if that is what you need.

Hawaiian Sliders

COMMENTS:
Here is a different take on burgers on the grill. And very yummy too! These can be made ahead of time and frozen between pieces of wax paper.

INGREDIENTS:
1 pound ground pork
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 Tablespoons Bragg's
pineapple slices

DIRECTIONS:
Mix together pork, onions, ginger, pepper, and Braggs; form into burgers.
Cook over the grill.
The last couple minutes, grill the pineapple slices and serve together.

SPECIAL NOTE:
If I have labeled a recipe as GlutenFree or Dairy Free but it appears to have those ingredients in it... that means the recipe is still delicious with substitutes/replacements. Ex: soy milk, lactose-free cheese, Bragg's liquid aminos (for soy sauce), all-purpose gluten free flour (Better Batter is my favorite), etc. Please check your individual ingredients to be sure they are GF or DF, if that is what you need.

Italian Meatballs

COMMENTS:
This recipes originally called for ground chicken or pork. I ended up using ground turkey because that is what I had on hand. They were delicious!

INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds ground chicken, turkey, or pork
1 medium onion minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup oats
2 eggs
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS:
Blend all ingredients together well. Use a 3T scoop to make balls.
Bake at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
(These can just be baked on a cookie sheet or stoneware because the grease content is so low.)
These meatballs also freeze well.

SPECIAL NOTE:
If I have labeled a recipe as GlutenFree or Dairy Free but it appears to have those ingredients in it... that means the recipe is still delicious with substitutes/replacements. Ex: soy milk, lactose-free cheese, Bragg's liquid aminos (for soy sauce), all-purpose gluten free flour (Better Batter is my favorite), etc. Please check your individual ingredients to be sure they are GF or DF, if that is what you need.

Bean and Ham Soup

COMMENTS:
We had leftover ham with the bone after a Christmas party so I looked up recipes for ham bone soup. Here is one I found on allrecipes.com that was delicious!

INGREDIENTS:
20 oz. package bean mixture, soaked overnight
1 ham bone
2 1/2 cups cubed ham
1 large onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
5 large carrots, chopped
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, with liquid
2 (5.5 oz) cans V8 (low sodium)
3 cups vegetable broth
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 teaspoons chili powder
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 Tablespoon dried parsley
3 Tablespoons lemon juice
7 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
1 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS:
Place soaked beans in large pot covered with water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low for 30 minutes; drain.
Add the ham bone, ham, onion, celery, carrots, tomatoes, V8, and vegetable broth.
Season with Worcestershire sauce, mustard, chili powder, bay leaves, pepper, parsley, and lemon juice.
Pour in enough chicken broth to cover the ingredients.
Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 8 hours. Add more chicken broth as needed throughout the day.
Remove the ham bone and season with salt if needed.
Continue to simmer for a couple more hours.
Remove bay leaves before serving.

SPECIAL NOTE:
If I have labeled a recipe as GlutenFree or Dairy Free but it appears to have those ingredients in it... that means the recipe is still delicious with substitutes/replacements. Ex: soy milk, lactose-free cheese, Bragg's liquid aminos (for soy sauce), all-purpose gluten free flour (Better Batter is my favorite), etc. Please check your individual ingredients to be sure they are GF or DF, if that is what you need.

updated 10/2014

Basil Garlic Grilled Pork Chops

COMMENTS:
A delicious grilled dinner!

INGREDIENTS:
4 bone-in pork chops
1-2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 Tablespoons dried basil
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
2 Tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:
Prepare pork chops by mixing together other ingredients into a rub. Spread both sides of pork chops with this wet rub. Allow to stand 15-30 minutes, while the fire on the grill is warming up to medium-hot.
Grill chops over direct heat, turning once, 5-6 minutes per side.

Allow to rest a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to settle.

SPECIAL NOTE:
If I have labeled a recipe as GlutenFree or Dairy Free but it appears to have those ingredients in it... that means the recipe is still delicious with substitutes/replacements. Ex: soy milk, lactose-free cheese, Bragg's liquid aminos (for soy sauce), all-purpose gluten free flour (Better Batter is my favorite), etc. Please check your individual ingredients to be sure they are GF or DF, if that is what you need.

updated 10/2014

Pork, Veggies, and Rice

COMMENTS:
A quick (it ALMOST makes it to the 15 minutes or less category!) healthy dinner that everyone ate! (My son wanted more asparagus!?!?!?)INGREDIENTS:
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds pork, cubed
2 cups brown rice, cooked
4 cups asparagus, cooked and cut in thirds
2 Tablespoons Bragg Liquid Aminos
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

DIRECTIONS:
Saute bell pepper and onion in oil. Add garlic; saute an additional minute.
Add pork to vegetables and cook for 10-15 minutes.
Stir in rice, asparagus, Bragg Liquid Aminos, and pepper until heated through.

Stir-Fried Pork and Veggies

COMMENTS:
Another great recipe from my nutritionist (adapted slightly with the veggies we enjoy most)! I think we are enjoying this "eating healthy" thing!

INGREDIENTS:
4 Tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds lean pork, cut into thin strips
2 red/green peppers, chopped
1 bag frozen snap peas
1 cup beef broth
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
2 Tablespoons Bragg liquid Amino's
2 Tablespoons cold water

DIRECTIONS:
In large skillet, heat oil over high heat. When oil is hot, add garlic and pork until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
Add vegetables and season as desired with salt and pepper.
Mix together remaining ingredients; add to wok, stirring to thicken.
Stir until heated through. Serve over brown rice.

Pulled Pork

COMMENTS:
A recipe from Woman's Day magazine. It was so simple and very good; a different flavor than my other pork recipes. The boys of the house enjoyed this with barbecue sauce on top; the girls enjoyed it just as it was.

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 Tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 red onion, sliced
1 lb. boneless pork shoulder
2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
rolls or bread to serve on

DIRECTIONS:
Whisk together apricot preserves and cider vinegar in slow cooker. Stir in onion.
Mix together cumin, salt, and pepper. Rub onto pork. Place in slow cooker.
Cook on low for 4-7 hours.
Using 2 forks, shred pork and stir in cooking liquid. Serve on buns or bread.

Smoky Pork Chops

COMMENTS:
I bought some beautiful pork chops on sale the other day. As much as we LOVE Super Delicious Pork Chops, I wanted to try something different. Allrecipes.com to the rescue for another pork chop favorite!

INGREDIENTS:
1 Tablespoon Lawry's seasoned salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 Tablespoon onion powder
1 Tablespoon ground paprika
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
4 pork chops (the recipe calls for bone-in but I used boneless)

DIRECTIONS:
Mix together dry ingredients, then add the Worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke. Stir until thoroughly combined. Use this mixture to rub onto both sides of all pork chops. Allow to stand for ten minutes.
Grill the chops over indirect heat until no longer pink inside, about 12 minutes per side.

Sweet & Sour Pineapple Stir-Fry

COMMENTS:
This got a, "This is the best, most awesome pork ever!" from my daughter. It has to be a keeper! :)

INGREDIENTS:
1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch, divided
1 bag frozen snap peas
1 can pineapple chunks
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/3 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
3 cups hot cooked rice

DIRECTIONS:
Combine 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and salt. Add pork, coating well; set aside.
Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Add apricot preserves and whisk well; set aside.
Add oil to skillet; heat over medium-high heat. Place pork in skillet in a single layer and cook undisturbed about five minutes or until browned on one side. Turn pork over and cook an additional one to two minutes. Add onion and peas for another minute or two. Reduce heat to medium and add pineapple and sauce. Cook until sauce is thickened and simmering, stirring constantly.
Serve with rice.

Oven-Fried Pork Chops

COMMENTS:
These pork chops are extra moist for being baked and not marinated. And so simple! Less than 30 minutes from beginning to serving!

INGREDIENTS:
4 pork chops, trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup dry bread stuffing mix

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Melt butter in baking pan.
Stir together egg, milk, and pepper. Dip pork chops in egg mixture, coat with stuffing mix, and place in pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Turn chops and bake for another 10 minutes, or until no pink remains.

Cranberry Pork

COMMENTS:
Very easy, very tender, very flavorful - the kids enjoyed it! This is great with some brown rice and a salad!

INGREDIENTS:
16 oz. whole berry cranberry sauce
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons mustard
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 pounds pork tenderloin

DIRECTIONS:
Place pork in slow cooker.
Combine remaining ingredients; pour over pork.
Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours.

Japanese Mess

COMMENTS:
This was a delicious recipe from allrecipes.com I tried called Gyoza. The wonton wrappers didn't stay together so it turned out pretty ugly and messy - but delicious. I am going to have to try it again with egg roll wrappers or something larger. Even the kids loved the flavor of the "innards."

INGREDIENTS:
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cups chopped cabbage
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/4 cup chopped carrot
1/2 pound ground pork
1 egg
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 package wonton wrappers (egg roll wrappers?)
1/4 cup water

1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar

DIRECTIONS:
Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Mix in cabbage, onion, garlic, and carrot. Cook and stir until cabbage is limp.
Mix in ground pork and egg. Cook until pork is evenly brown.
Preheat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the cabbage and pork mixture in the center of each wrapper. Fold wrappers in half over filling, and seal edges with moistened fingers.
In the preheated vegetable oil, cook approximately 1 minute per side, until lightly browned. Place water into skillet and reduce heat. Cover and allow to steam until the water is gone.
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce and rice vinegar. Use the mixture as a dipping sauce.

Carolina Crock Pork

COMMENTS:
Delicious as a sandwich! My kids had seconds of this dish!

INGREDIENTS:
1 pound pork roast
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dry mustard
4 ounces tomato sauce
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil

DIRECTIONS:
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the roast on all sides; transfer to a slow cooker.
Add remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on Low for 8-9 hours.
Shred meat with two forks for serving.

Barbecue Pork

COMMENTS:
So easy, so tender, and so delicious! :)

INGREDIENTS:
2 1/2 pounds pork shoulder
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

DIRECTIONS:
Cut boneless pork shoulder crosswise into 1/4 inch slices. (Partially freezing it will make slicing easier.)
Combine all ingredients in slow cooker and mix well. Cover and cook on low, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 hours, or until meat is tender.

Osaka Crock Pork

COMMENTS:
It's no secret that I love crock pot recipes for their easiness and how tender the meat gets. This one, though, was a hit even among the kids!

INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into chunks
20 ounces canned pineapple chunks, drained
10 ounces sweet and sour sauce
1 medium onion, thickly sliced

DIRECTIONS:
In a slow cooker, combine pork, pineapple and sweet and sour sauce. Add onion and stir to blend. Cover and cook on Low for 8-9 hours or medium for 4-5 hours, until pork is cooked through.

San Francisco Pork Chops

COMMENTS:
I have no idea where this title came from but these are delicious!

INGREDIENTS:
4 bone-in pork loin chops

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup red wine (or chicken broth)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper

DIRECTIONS:
Place pork chops in slow cooker; sprinkle with garlic powder.
Stir soy sauce, wine, brown sugar, and red pepper together; pour over chops. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until meat is tender.

Serve over rice.

Super Delicious Chops

COMMENTS:
I love getting this ready in the late afternoon for my husband to grill for dinner. The kids always ask for seconds!

INGREDIENTS:
4 bone-in pork loin chops
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup minced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dry white wine OR water OR apple cider vinegar

DIRECTIONS:
Combine soy sauce, onion, and garlic; remove and reserve 1 tablespoon of mixture. Pour remaining mixture over chops in large plastic food storage bag. Press air out of bag; close top securely. Turn bag over several times to coat chops. Refrigerate 1-2 hours, turning occasionally.

Meanwhile, mix reserved mixture and wine. Preheat grill or broiler.

Remove chops from marinade; discard marinade.

Grill or broil chops 4 inches from heat source, brushing occasionally with soy-wine mixture, for 9-10 minutes on each side or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into meat registers an internal temperature of 155-160 degrees.

Individual Meat Loaves

COMMENTS:
I am not a meatloaf fan at all but these are very moist and the sauce is sweet! This recipe works with ground beef and ground turkey as well but is most delicious with ground pork.

INGREDIENTS:
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup + a little bread crumbs
1/2 pound ground pork
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard

DIRECTIONS:
In a medium bowl, beat egg; add milk, Worcestershire sauce, onion salt, pepper, and bread crumbs. Add pork and mix well.

Shape into two loaves; place in a small baking pan.

In bowl, combine brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, and mustard; pour over loaves.

Bake uncovered, at 325 degrees for one hour or until no longer pink.