Pineapple Pork Chili

“This island-style chili is based on pork, kidney beans, and pineapple salsa. Serve it over rice.“                             https://www.bhg.com/recipe/meat/pineapple-pork-chili/  Five ingredients, that’s all, and the heavy chopping and cooking has already been done and packed in cans and jars. A really good. chili,… Continue reading Pineapple Pork Chili

Smoky Brisket Chili

1 cup low-sodium beef broth1 cup dark beer or Guinness2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons tomato paste1 tablespoon molasses2 tablespoons chili powder1 tablespoon smoked paprika½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pepper2 pounds beef brisket, flat cut, cut into 1 ½" chunks1 sweet onion, sliced3 cloves garlic, chopped1 can (14.5 oz.) fire-roasted tomatoes1 can (14.5 ounces) red… Continue reading Smoky Brisket Chili

Chili Buns

I would say to this recipe: “You had me at grinding two cloves garlic with chili and spices.” I wrote down this recipe after it was published in Esquire magazine, as something every man should know about, because the recipe was invented in some old time, smoke-filled, real-man-inhabited pool rooms circa 1920. It even had… Continue reading Chili Buns

Headquarters Chili (Marlboro Chili Book)

Brought to you by the marketing department of tobacco giant Phillip Morris USA and Marlboro Cigarettes: “The Marlboro Chili Book.”  It intended to sell you on the manly virtues of getting the “Marlboro Chili Kettle”, readily available from the company. My dad never bought one, and I took the recipe book. It was about 10… Continue reading Headquarters Chili (Marlboro Chili Book)

Spiced Indian Style Pork

3 pounds boneless, skinless pork shoulder, cut into 1″ cubes½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper¼ cup tomato paste1 cup low-sodium chicken broth2 sweet onions, thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, minced¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper1 can (14.5 ounce) coconut milk2″ piece ginger, peeled and grated1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon ground turmeric1 tablespoon garam masala2 mangoes, diced, or 2… Continue reading Spiced Indian Style Pork

Chipotle-Mango Pulled Pork

3 pounds boneless, skinless pork shoulder½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper¼ cup tomato paste¼ cup brown sugar2 cups low-sodium chicken broth2 sweet onions, thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, minced2 chipotle peppers in adobo, seeded and chopped1 tablespoon adobo sauce2 mangoes, diced, or 2 cups frozen mango chunks, thawed¼ cup cilantro, chopped Cooked grits, or polenta Season… Continue reading Chipotle-Mango Pulled Pork

Asian Barbecued Pork

3 pounds boneless, skinless pork shoulder¼ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper¼ cup tomato paste¼ cup brown sugar2 cups low-sodium chicken broth2 sweet onions, thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, minced¼ cup hoisin sauce1 tablespoon honeya 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated1 teaspoon sesame oil1 teaspoon five-spice powder beef ramen, poached egg, scallion Season pork with half the… Continue reading Asian Barbecued Pork

Cuban Pork Sandwiches

3 pounds boneless, skinless pork shoulder½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper¼ cup tomato paste2 cups low-sodium chicken broth½ cup fresh orange juice¼ cup fresh lime juicezest of 1 lime½ cup diced dill pickles2 sweet onions, thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, minced¼ cup chopped cilantro Sliced deli hamsliced Swiss cheesedill pickles, slicedyellow mustardPanini, Italian, or soft Cuban… Continue reading Cuban Pork Sandwiches

Creamy Pork with Mushroom Sauce

3 pounds boneless, skinless pork shoulder½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper2 cups low-sodium chicken broth2 sweet onions, thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, minced1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced2 sprigs rosemary2 tablespoons cornstarchchopped parsley (¼ cup)1/3 cup heavy cream Cooked rigatonishredded Parmesan cheese Season pork with half the salt and half the pepper. Heat oil in large skillet… Continue reading Creamy Pork with Mushroom Sauce