3 + 2 tablespoons tablespoons light teriyaki sauce 4 cloves garlic, choppedthe juice and zest of 1 lime1 pound pork tenderloin1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth4 teaspoons cornstarch1 teaspoon sugar¾ teaspoon hot sauce1 tablespoon + 1 tablespoon oil1 large onion, thinly sliced1 red bell pepper, sliced8 ounces mushrooms, sliced1 bunch scallions, trimmed, and cut… Continue reading Pork Teriyaki
Black Beans and Pork
1 ½ pounds boneless pork loin, trimmed and cut into ½" cubes1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon ground coriander½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pepper1 onion, chopped2 cans (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies¼ cup chopped cilantro Cooked rice Put 1 ¼ cups water into crockpot; stir in salt,… Continue reading Black Beans and Pork
Chinese Pork Stir-Fry
¼ cup water½ teaspoon hot chili oil¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce2 cloves garlic, pressed1 teaspoon sugar1 medium onion, cut in half and sliced¾ pound pork chop, cut in ½" strips1 package (10 ounces) frozen broccoli spears, cooked and cut in 2" pieces Cooked brown rice In a small bowl, stir together the water, chili oil,… Continue reading Chinese Pork Stir-Fry
Roast Pork with Apricots and Sweet Spices
1 cup + 2 tablespoons low-sodium chicken stock1 tablespoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon ground cloves1/8 teaspoon ground cumin1 ½ pound pork loin, rolled and tied2 teaspoons olive oil¼ cup chopped onion1 teaspoon minced garlic1 tablespoon Worcestershire saucejuice of one orange¼ cup water½ cup julienned dried apricots¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted1 teaspoon grated orange peel1/8 cup chopped… Continue reading Roast Pork with Apricots and Sweet Spices
Pork and Cider Stew (Woman’s Day)
3 medium sweet potatoes (2 ¾ pounds), peeled and cut in ¾" pieces.4 small parsnips or carrots, peeled and cut in ½" thick slices2 cups chopped onion4 pounds boneless pork shoulder in 1" cubes2 large tart apples, peeled and coarsely chopped½ cup flour1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon dried sage1 teaspoon dried thyme2 cups… Continue reading Pork and Cider Stew (Woman’s Day)
Pork Roast – a minimalist recipe
This is my shortest recipe. Implicit in it is the existence of an oven, a pork roast of some sort, garlic, sage, and black pepper. How big should the pork roast be? It doesn’t matter – just roast it for the listed minutes per pound. How much garlic? How much sage? This is left as an… Continue reading Pork Roast – a minimalist recipe
Baked Beef Brisket
This recipe comes from our dear friend and neighbor, Mrs. D. It is her very traditional baked brisket, in a sweet sauce made with honey and ketchup. Of course, it’s good! 1 fresh beef brisket, 3 – 3 ½ pounds1/3 cup honey1 envelope onion soup mix (not instant)1 clove garlic, crushed¾ cup ketchup Preheat oven… Continue reading Baked Beef Brisket
Cuban Ropa Vieja (Woman’s Day)
What would you call a dish of well-cooked, seasoned, shredded beef that reminds you of ragged old clothes? In Cuba, you call it “Old Clothes” (Ropa Vieja). Problem solved! The unique seasoning of this dish is a condiment called alcaparrado, a relish made from capers and green olives stuffed with pimento. (If you can’t find… Continue reading Cuban Ropa Vieja (Woman’s Day)
Chili-Marinated Sirloin
1 tablespoon soy sauce1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon brown sugar1 teaspoon finely-chopped, peeled, fresh ginger¼ teaspoon Asian chili paste1 pound (1 ¼" thick) London broil (a.k.a. boneless top sirloin) Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Score the steak on both sides. Place in plastic food-storage bag with marinade; seal, then turn… Continue reading Chili-Marinated Sirloin
Basic Rules for Broiling Steak
I wrote these down years ago, from a magazine or a newspaper. I’ve never used them, so I can’t claim any special knowledge of how to broil steak! Let steak stand at room temperature for 30 min. before broiling. Preheat the broiler for 15 min. Slash the fat edge around the steak every inch, so… Continue reading Basic Rules for Broiling Steak
Recipes out of the Blond Box 