Thank you Auntie Lori for this scrumptious recipe!!! The pork melts in your mouth and the sauce is amazing over black beans and rice! You could also wrap the pork and sauce in a warm flour tortilla. The jalapeno gives the sauce a kick, so leave that out if you prefer less spice. Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons...
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Here’s my 6 year old’s favorite meal! I get the pork ribs and barbecue sauce from Trader Joe’s, but use what you like. Such a fantastic summer meal! Serve with corn on the cob, potato salad, and watermelon. Yummy!! Ingredients: 1 1/2 Tablespoons smoked paprika 1 Tablespoon brown sugar, packed 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 2...
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I love this spice rub! It gives the meat lots of smokey flavor, with a hint of sweetness. You can use it on chicken as well. Delicious! Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon garlic powder 1 Tablespoon kosher salt 1 Tablespoon black pepper 1 Tablespoon onion powder 2 Tablespoons smoked paprika 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 6 pork chops, boneless, thick-cut 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, for...
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These are super easy to make and work well as an appetizer served with dip, or served with a side salad for lunch, or served with eggs for brunch. This recipe makes a lot, so have fun eating them for all meals! Ingredients: 3 cups Bisquick Baking Mix 1 lb. breakfast sausage, un-cooked 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley Freshly...
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Here’s a fresh idea for pork! Look for pork strips or medallions in the meat section of your grocery store. If you can’t find them, you can buy boneless pork chops and cut them into strips yourself. This sauce is delicious! Be sure to scoop lots on your rice when serving. And am I...
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No Jimmy Deans over here people (which is probably a good thing!). But every now and then breakfast demands a good sausage. This recipe comes from the Mayo Clinic’s website and is fantastic. Low in fat and full of flavor (I did add a few more seasonings to the recipe). And very easy to...
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If you’ve never used Panko Japanese breadcrumbs before, give ‘em a try with this simple and delicious recipe! Panko breadcrumbs are extra crispy and add the perfect texture to just about anything you bread with them. You can typically find Panko breadcrumbs in a grocery store’s Asian aisle. Serve these pork chops with steamed...
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Seriously–throw out all of your other marinade recipes for pork chops. This is the only one you’ll need! Thanks to my friend Sandy for sharing this recipe. Serve with Oven Roasted Potatoes or Potato Salad, and Roasted Garlic Lemon Broccoli for a great summer feast! Ingredients: 4 thick-cut, boneless pork chops 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4...
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When I first moved to Denmark, I expected to eat a lot of fish, thinking that’s what the Danes ate. But as it turns out, the Danes primarily eat pork. So my repertoire of pork recipes has greatly increased. And this is a good one! The pork is glazed with a sweet and savory sauce, laced with fresh...
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This pork is so tasty!! And takes very little effort to make. Gotta love the slow cooker Serve with sticky rice and stir-fried veggies for a fantastic Asian meal. My friend Sara shared this recipe with me–thanks Sara! Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 3 Tablespoons ketchup 3 Tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, finely...
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