Archive for the 'Pork' Category

You’ll get so many requests to make this that you won’t need a written recipe. Delicious with a crispy green salad or broccoli and some garlic bread. I doubt you’ll have any leftovers – we never do. 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1-1/2 lbs. (about 6 links) good quality sweet Italian Sausages 1 onion chopped 4 [...]

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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 [...]

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Wow your family with this delicious way to cook ground pork. Serve this with a cold macaroni salad, a green vegetable and perhaps some crusty bread – you’ll be all set. On a personal note, I like to offer a bit of maple syrup on the side, just in case the mood strikes for that [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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. [...]

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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. [...]

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Roger, a friend from work, gave me this recipe. It’s so good, why wait until the holidays? This delicious recipe requires drying out the bread for 3 days. Sounds like too much work? No way! Once you taste it, you’ll be hooked. 1 Giant Loaf Wonder Bread 1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh, minced parsley 1/2 tsp. [...]

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