Posted in Pork on Oct 16th, 2009
2 to 2 1/2 lbs. pork tenderloin roast Glaze: 1/2 cup dried cherries 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce 2 tblespoons frozen cranberry juice cocktail concentrate 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Makes 8 (3 oz) Servings Preheat oven to 325°F. Trim tenderloin well, [...]
Posted in Pork on Oct 14th, 2009
2 pounds pork shoulder — cut in 1″ cubes (can also use boneless country pork ribs, which work great) 5 dried ancho chilies — stems & seeds removed 2 dried chipotle chilies (optional) — stems & seeds removed hot water to cover 4 cloves garlic 1/8 teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon oregano ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ [...]
Posted in Pork, Vegetables on Oct 13th, 2009
-One pound navy beans ( I sometimes use a bit more and I mix white bean varieties) -2 ham hocks or leftover ham bone with meat or leftover chopped ham -2 carrots peeled and sliced -1 smallish onion, chopped -2 stalks celery, sliced -1 bay leaf -2 cloves garlic, minced -½ tsp rosemary -½ tsp [...]
1 lb. pork shoulder 8 oz. flour 32 oz. green chili salsa 1 quart chicken stock 6 oz. bacon fat 1 quart beef stock For chicken stock, boil one whole chicken with: 1 onion ¼ cup celery a few sprigs parsley Cover 2-3 inches and slow cook for 3 hours. Strain. For beef stock, boil [...]
Posted in Appetizers, Pork on Oct 13th, 2009
(I usually double this recipe—it goes fast) 20 medium mushrooms 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 pound ground pork sausage (breakfast sausage) 4 oz. soft cream cheese 1/2 package Good Seasons Italian dressing mix Clean mushrooms and remove stems. Chop stems in small pieces and saute in butter. Remove to food processor. Saute sausage and drain well. [...]
Posted in Beef & Lamb, Breakfast, Pork on Oct 13th, 2009
1 pkg Jimmy Dean Roll sausage, cooked, drained and crumbled 8 oz. grated Swiss cheese Juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp finely minced garlic 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 1/2 c. mayo 1 baguette of bread, sliced Paprika Combine first six ingredients, stir well. Lightly toast sliced bread. Place 1 tsp. of mixture on each toast. [...]
Posted in Pork on Oct 13th, 2009
1-2 lb. pork tenderloin (I have used inexpensive pork carnitas also – available at Winco) 1 cup brown sugar 2 cups fresh salsa Mix sugar and salsa, pour over pork. Cook in crock pot for 8 hrs. on low. When done shred with two forks and return to juice in crock pot and allow liquid to [...]
Posted in Beef & Lamb, Breakfast, Pork on Oct 13th, 2009
Serves 10-12 Place in bottom of 9 x 13 Pan: 6 slices white bread, crusts removed and buttered on both side Top with 2 lbs. cooked country sausage Top with 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Mix: 1 1/2 cups milk 1 dozen eggs 1 tsp. dry mustard salt and pepper 3 green onions, sliced (green [...]
Posted in Pork on Oct 13th, 2009
So, here’s a posting about how to make this dish. It helps if you live near an Asian grocery store or Hispanic market for a few of the ingredients. Sorry for the all caps on the ingredients, but here they are. Dry Ingredients: 5 TBSP (about 2 oz) WHOLE ANNATTO SEEDS 2tsp WHOLE CUMIN 1TBsp [...]