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Pork

PORK TENDERLOINS WITH BANANA SAUCE AND CEREAL – March 7 – National Cereal Day

PORK TENDERLOINS WITH BANANA SAUCE AND CEREAL – March 7 – National Cereal Day

Serves [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] Pork 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ yellow onion, diced 2 pork tenderloins, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 cup chicken stalk Banana sauce 2 ripe bananas ½ cup half-and-half ½ cup crushed cinnamon […]

 
SLOW COOKER PEANUT BUTTER PORK – March 1 – National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day & National Pig Day

SLOW COOKER PEANUT BUTTER PORK – March 1 – National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day & National Pig Day

Serves 4-6 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 2 pounds boneless country style pork ribs 1 teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon dried tarragon 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon salt ½ medium yellow onion cut into slices 1 red bell pepper seeded, quartered, and sliced into […]

 
PORK CHOPS AND CHERRY SAUCE – February 12 – National Cherry Month

PORK CHOPS AND CHERRY SAUCE – February 12 – National Cherry Month

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 2 tablespoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 boneless pork chops ¼ medium yellow onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cups dried cherries ¼ cup port wine ½ cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons orange marmalade 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange […]

 
POPCORN BREADED PORK CHOPS – January 19 – National Popcorn Day

POPCORN BREADED PORK CHOPS – January 19 – National Popcorn Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 4 boneless pork chops, about 6 ounces each 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup flour 2 eggs, beaten 3 cups popped popcorn 1 tablespoon garlic powder 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons olive oil [/ingredients] [directions title=”Instructions”] […]

 
APRICOT PORK – January 9 –  National Apricot Day

APRICOT PORK – January 9 – National Apricot Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 4 boneless pork chops, pounded with a mallet to ⅓ inch thickness, cut into ½ inch slices ½ cup apricot preserves 1 garlic clove, minced ¼ inch fresh ginger, peeled and minced ¼ teaspoon […]

 
ROAST SUCKLING PIG – December 18 – National Roast Suckling Pig Day

ROAST SUCKLING PIG – December 18 – National Roast Suckling Pig Day

Serves 10-14 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 suckling pig (15-20 pounds) 1 cup plus 1 cup sea salt 10 cloves garlic, whole 3 rosemary sprigs 2 thyme sprigs 6 inches of ginger, peeled and cut into ½ inch pieces 2 apples, quartered and seeds removed 1 cup […]

 
AUTUMN SLOW COOKER PORK CHOPS – October 31 – National Apple Month and National Pork Month

AUTUMN SLOW COOKER PORK CHOPS – October 31 – National Apple Month and National Pork Month

Serves 4 Ingredients: 8 thin boneless pork chops 1 gala apple, cored and sliced 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper ½ cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ⅓ cup light brown sugar 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon olive oil Instructions: Place the […]