Archive for the 'Pork' Category

This recipe is so utterly delicious and messy, the whole family will enjoy this one! Please note that an all-day or overnight marinade is essential, so plan ahead.
4-6 lbs. pork ribs - separated, or not - you decide
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce (Chinese or Thai works well)
1/4 cup jellied cranberry sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 [...]

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Another ham recipe in my repertoire that you must try.

1 head garlic, no need to peel
1/2 cup scallions - optional
1 large bunch chives
2 Tbsp. dried parsley
2 tsp. dried thyme
1 Tbsp. dried rosemary
1 8-10 pound fresh ham
2 tsp. kosher or sea salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 - 1 cup water
1 14-1/2 oz. can chicken broth
Preheat your oven [...]

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Baked in the oven and super simple to make. Use the boneless rib meat. Let these marinate several hours or overnight. Double recipe using 2 pans if needed.

Boneless, pork ribs - about 3 pounds total
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 Tbsp. ketchup
6 large, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp. ground ginger
1+ tsp. red pepper flakes
Rinse and [...]

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You may never use another rub again, it’s that good.
2 Tbsp. paprika
1 Tbsp. kosher salt
1 Tbsp. ground black pepper
1 Tbsp. cumin
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. brown sugar (dark brown is better)
1/2 Tbsp. cayenne pepper
1-2 Tbsp. extra virgin or regular olive oil
Take out the meat you will be using and place in a pan. Combine all [...]

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Pop this in a 350 degree oven for about four hours and you’ve got a meal for 2-3 days, depending on how many are eating. Save that meaty bone for some homemade soup.
8-10 lbs. bone-in pork shoulder
3 Tbs. olive oil
4 Tbsp. paprika
2 Tbsp. kosher salt
1 Tbsp. ground black pepper
2 Tbsp. cumin
2 Tbsp. chili powder
2 Tbsp. [...]

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These little meatballs are baked, not fried, then placed in a pot that’s already been simmering with some delicious vegetables. Wait till you taste it!
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 Tbsp. minced parsley
1-1/2 lbs. ground chuck (or a combo of beef, pork, [...]

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From my sister Sandy - I slightly tweaked her recipe. Everyone gobbles up at least 2 each time I make them. An average pan holds about 4 of these per batch, that’s why I say to get 12 - they go so fast! The trick is to use very thin slices of pork loin.
1/4 [...]

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Oh my! These are so unbelievably good, if I may say so myself! Wowee!
1/2 - 2/3 cups chili powder
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
4 cloves minced garlic
4 tsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. honey
6 oz. can tomato paste
2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper (or cayenne pepper if you want [...]

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Ole! This is great over rice.
4 pork/loin chops, cut into small chunks
1 packet Taco seasoning pack
2 Tbsp. olive oil - extra virgin is best
3 tsp. minced garlic - or to taste
3 medium sized tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup peach preserves
Black pepper to taste
In a large skillet, heat the oil. While it’s heating, toss the meat with the [...]

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What a savory way to cook a pork roast. Prepare early in the day to marinate for a few hours, if time allows. Serve this to your friends and family in any kind of weather - it’s great year round. Homemade applesauce is fabulous alongside. Dig in and enjoy!
5 lb. pork roast
Heaping Tbsp. minced [...]

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