Braised Sausages with Apple, Onion, and Hard Cider Sauce (Rachael Ray)

2 tablespoons olive oil2 pounds (8 links) veal, beef, or chicken bratwurst4 Macintosh apples, washed and sliced, unpeeled2 medium onions, slicedsalt and pepper1 cup hard cider2 tablespoons brown sugar1/3 cup grainy mustard A Rachael Ray suggestion: serve with pumpernickel-raisin-bread toast and butter. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, place olive oil and add ½"… Continue reading Braised Sausages with Apple, Onion, and Hard Cider Sauce (Rachael Ray)

Pulled Pork and Peaches

This dish is great served with Macaroni Salad with Green Beans and Spinach.  1 boneless pork shoulder roast (3 – 4 pounds)3 medium onions, cut in wedges½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground black pepper6 cloves garlic, minced2 packages (12 – 16 ounce) frozen peaches1 cup ginger ale1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and… Continue reading Pulled Pork and Peaches

Pork Teriyaki

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

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