Maple Glazed Pork Easy to prepare, ready to serve in less than 30 minutes. INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs pork tenderloins 2 tsp dried sage 2 tbs butter 6 tbs pure maple syrup 6 tbs apple cider vinegar 2 tsp Dijon mustard DIRECTIONS: 1. Coat the tenderloins with the dried sage, sprinkle with salt and pepper. 2. Melt butter in skillet until bubbling, add tenderloins and cook until well browned on all sides. 3. Reduce heat, cover and cook until thermometer inserted into pork registers 150. 4. Transfer to platter, cover and keep warm. Whisk 6 Tbsp. maple syrup and only 4 … Continue reading →

Loin Pork Chops With Apples Succulent, tasty chops. Serve with a brown rice pilaf. INGREDIENTS: 4 medium loin chops 2 pinch salt 1 tbs peanut oil 1 clove garlic 2 medium apples, peeled and diced 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/3 cup chicken broth DIRECTIONS: 1. Sprinkle the chops with the salt. 2. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet, large enough to hold both chops and apples – when they are added – in one layer. 3. Add the chops and the garlic to the skillet and brown well on one side, about 5 min. Turn and brown on … Continue reading →

Garlic Pork A dish you’ll actually make when you’re not on the diet! Only 3.5 Weight Watchers points per serving. INGREDIENTS: 10 cloves garlic 1 cup water 12 oz boneless pork loin, cut into 8 slices 1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed 1 tsp olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tbs water 1 tbs honey-mustard 1 bunch fresh rosemary sprigs DIRECTIONS: 1. Separate garlic bulb into cloves. Do Not peel. 2. In a small saucepan combine garlic cloves and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. 3. Drain and cool slightly. Peel cloves and set aside. … Continue reading →

Easy Pork Roast Nice Sunday meal that tastes like you slaved over it, but you didn’t! INGREDIENTS: 3 lbs pork roast 1 tbs kosher salt 1 tsp fresh ground pepper 1 tsp paprika 1 tbs savory seasoning mix 1 medium lemon, juice of 2 tbs olive oil DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 and heat large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. 2. Put roast in a large bowl. Pour olive oil over roast and squeeze lemon over roast. Massage. 3. Combine spices and sprinkle spices over roast. Massage. 4. Place roast in skillet and brown all sides. 5. Pop skillet … Continue reading →

Crockpot Pork Chops Serve these chops over rice or mashed potatoes to enjoy the savory sauce! INGREDIENTS: 4 medium pork chops 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can mushrooms, drained 1 can green beans, drained 1 tsp lemon or lime juice DIRECTIONS: 1. Place all ingredients except pork chops in crockpot. Stir. 2. Place pork chops in pot and spoon sauce over. 3. Cook 7-9 hours on Low. Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 8 hours Serves: 4

Corn Bread Stuffed Pork Chops A sweet but bit spicy pork chop. A nice change! INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbs margarine or butter 1/2 cup corn bread stuffing mix 1/4 cup dried cranberries 2.5 oz diced green chilies, drained 2 tbs snipped fresh cilantro or parsley 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground coriander 1/4 tsp ground cumin 2 tbs apple juice 4 medium pork loin chops, cut approx 1 1/4″ thick 1 jar red jalapeno jelly, or plum jam DIRECTIONS: 1. For stuffing, in a small saucepan, cook onion and garlic in hot margarine … Continue reading →

Coated Pork Chops Just a few extra steps will make your usual pork chops outstanding! INGREDIENTS: 2 tbs yellow cornmeal 2 tbs whole wheat flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground sage 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 cup milk 4 large pork chops DIRECTIONS: 1. Combine all dry ingredients, and mix well. Dip chops in milk. Coat chops with mixture. 2. Bake at 425 for 30 for 35 minutes. Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 30 minutes Serves: 4

Pork Chops With Bananas & Bacon Odd but quite tasty combination. INGREDIENTS: 4 medium pork chops, 1 thick 3/4 tbs cumin 1 pinch salt and pepper, to taste 1 medium lemon, juiced 2 tbs butter, softened 2 large bananas 6 strips bacon 1 can beer DIRECTIONS: 1. Combine the butter, salt, pepper and cumin. Rub into both sides of the meat. 2. Saute the bacon briefly, until some of the fat has rendered. Remove and drain. 3. Peel bananas and cut into 1 1/4 chunks. Place on a dish and sprinkle with lemon juice. 4. Slice the bacon in strips … Continue reading →

Pork Satay Very simliar to a yakitoti or shish kabob. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 lb boneless pork 2 tbs soy sauce 2 tbs steak sauce, thick 10 medium apricots, dried 1/4 cup peanut butter, chunky/smooth 1/2 tsp salt 5 drops hot pepper sauce DIRECTIONS: 1. Cut the pork into 3/4-inch cubes and combine with the soy sauce and steak sauce. 2. Cover and refrigerate for several hour, stirring occasionally. 3. Meanwhile, simmer the apricots in 3/4 cup water for 5 minutes. 4. Place the apricots and their cooking liquid in a blender container or food processor. 5. Add peanut butter, salt, and … Continue reading →

Pork Tacos Using pork for tacos is a nice change from the old standby – ground beef. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb ground pork 3 medium red potatoes 8 count taco shells 1 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded 1 cup chopped fresh tomato 1/4 cup sour cream 1 pinch salt 1 pinch pepper DIRECTIONS: 1. Lightly brown, but don’t completely cook, ground pork in a large skillet. 2. Grate the potatoes and add to pork. Mix together with enough water only to cover the bottom of the skillet. 3. Cover skillet and let simmer approximately 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are soft. 4. Add … Continue reading →