Dress up pork tenderloins with colorful rainbow carrots, butternut squash, and red onion. Garnish with fresh herbs if you like. A green vegetable or salad completes the meal. Ingredients 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 dates, pitted and chopped, or to taste 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon sliced garlic 1 teaspoon salt, or to …
Read More »What Should the Internal Temperature Be for Pork Chops?
Be informed and confident in the kitchen with this guide to pork safety. Way back in the olden days (prior to May 2011), the USDA’s safe temperature guideline for pork chops was 160 degrees F°, which resulted in tough, dry shoe leather. As it turns out, pork used to carry a …
Read More »The Best Easy Pork Tenderloin
This pork tenderloin is super rich and buttery. The end product is incredibly moist and tender. The pan drippings make the most delicious light sauce with richness from the meat juices and acidity and flavor from the wine and seasonings. “This pork tenderloin recipe is crusty on the outside, juicy …
Read More »Garlic and Citrus Mojo Pork
For this garlic and citrus mojo pork, pork shoulder is marinated in a Caribbean inspired marinade. Serve with baked beans and fresh lime. Whether you pronounce it like they do in the Caribbean or like Jim Morrison in that old Doors song, this “mojo” worked wonderfully well as a marinade …
Read More »Cherry Cola Ribs
I’ve come to find out that cherry cola makes an incredibly delicious rack of ribs, which strangely enough, don’t really taste like either cherry or cola, but taste very similar to your All-American Midwest-style barbecue. Ingredients 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard 1 tablespoon apple …
Read More »Jalapeno Popper Pig Shots
These jalapeno popper pig shots are like edible shot glasses. The combination of salty crisp bacon, caramelized sausage, and the kick from the jalapeno is just perfect. Serve at your next football party or get-together. Ingredients 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into 24 pieces, about 3/4 -1 inch thick 4 ounces cream cheese, softened …
Read More »Tex-Mex Pork Chops and Rice Skillet
Brown some chops, then add vegetables, broth and rice. This dinner only needs one skillet, a knife, a cutting board, some measuring cups and spoons, a can opener, and a mixing and serving spoon. We like this with simple quesadillas and a salad. Add some avocado slices, if you like! …
Read More »Hash Brown and Bacon Omelet Cups
Hash browns make a delicious crust for grab-and-go egg bites made in a muffin tin. Ingredients cooking spray 3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cups shredded Mexican-style four-cheese blend 6 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional) 6 slicesbacon, crisp-cooked and chopped chopped fresh chives, …
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