Cuisine: Pork
Pancetta and Leek Risotto
I'm a risotto enthusiast with a collection of recipes, but this Pancetta and Leek Risotto caught my eye due to its perfect portion size for two. Leeks are truly magical; their delicate sweetness caramelizes beautifully and pairs exceptionally well with the salty crunch of pancetta. It's a match made in culinary heaven.
By - Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 2 Servings
Pibil-Style Pork Chops
These Pibil-Style Pork Chops are inspired by the Mexican dish cochinita pibil. The recipe comes from Asada: The Art of Mexican-Style Grilling, by Bricia Lopez. The sauce is a blend of spices, citrus juices, and achiote paste, which gives it a rich, reddish color. It's a complex blend of smoky, spicy, citrusy, and earthy flavors. While traditional cochinita pibil is slow-cooked in an underground pit, these pork chops are cooked on the grill.
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Spaghetti with Prosciutto, Parmesan and Peas
My husband Eric and I have been making Spaghetti Carbonara for years. It's what we have when the is 'nothing to eat'! I saw this recipe for Spaghetti with Prosciutto, Parmesan and Peas from Milk Street Magazine and knew we had to make it. It supposedly was the signature pasta of Pope Pius XII. It's quite different from our go-to standard Carbonara recipe. I have to say, it's delicious, though more subtle than the saltier bacon-infused version. I think the late Queen Elizabeth would have liked it, due to the fact that garlic isn't even mentioned.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Pork & Green Bean Stir-Fry
This simple Pork and green bean stir-fry is an easy dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork, and green beans get stir-fried with this sweet savory sauce consisting of apricot jam, soy sauce, sesame sauce, and chili-garlic sauce.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Slow Cooker Honey-Soy Braised Pork With Lime and Ginger
Slow Cooker Honey-Soy Braised Pork With Lime and Ginger takes 5 minutes to throw together and then you add it to a slow cooker. The pork is rich and flavorful with the sweet-salty soy and honey sauce. You can serve it in lettuce cups, or rice, or even tortillas.
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 8 hrs 20 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Pork (or Venison) Schnitzel
Cafe Mozart is a restaurant that was started in Durand, Wisconsin in 1987 by Eva-Maria Coughlin and her husband George. Their specialty was German cuisine. I had this when I was visiting my brother-in-law in Ohio this summer. His brother Dean came over and made this Pork Schnitzel. It was outstanding, everyone loved it. The key to this particular recipe is to marinate the meat in the fridge overnight in lemon juice, olive oil, thyme, bay leaf, which is rubbed into the meat. The meat is pounded thin, then dredged in flour, dipped in beaten eggs, and coated with breadcrumbs. It is then fried in hot oil until golden brown and crispy. It's incredibly tender and delicious.
By - Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Pork Tenderloin Medallions in Lemon-Mustard Sauce
Pork Tenderloin Medallions in Lemon-Mustard Sauce is delicious and easy to make and is a perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork is tender and juicy, and the sauce is light and flavorful. It’s also relatively healthy, as it is low in fat and calories. The sauce would work on chicken as well.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Meatloaf Roll
This is Nadiya Hussain’s Meatloaf Roll. We watched an episode of her show on Netflix and my husband made it the next day. I really don't like meatloaf, but I have to say it is outstanding. It is a hybrid of three British classics: beef Wellington, sausage roll, and Scotch egg. Her trick is to brush the puff pastry with watered-down marmite before wrapping it around the meat, which gives it a subtle umami flavor. You can make it ahead of time and bake later in the day.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs
- Yields: 8 Servings
Black Pig’s Smokey Scamorza Pork Sandwich with Fennel Apple Slaw
This is another recipe from Borough Market in London. My daughter Zoe gave it another rave review. She came over and described it and I just happened to have a pork shoulder in the fridge. Not sure what I was planning on doing with it, but this seemed like kismet. So we made the Black Pig's Smokey Scamorza Pork Sandwich with Fennel Apple Slaw. Yes, I know, you're thinking that sounds rather involved! It's actually not all that much work, though you do need about 5 hours to roast the pork. I actually did it in my slow cooker. The Black Pig does them on a Big Green Egg, which I happen to have, but was to lazy to embark. This recipe uses Scamorza cheese, which is a tad difficult to procure and rather pricey. You can substitute mozzarella. Anyway, the combination of the fennel apple slaw, the pork and cheese is outstanding. Oh, and it gets smothered in Parmesan to serve.
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 5 hrs
- Yields: 6 Servings
Rosemary-Brined Pork Chops with Apples and Potatoes
After finishing all 3 seasons of The Lost Kitchen, I am a little obsessed with Erin French. I suppose my love for Maine also fueled the fire. I know this is a rather autumnal recipe, but I made Rosemary-Brined Pork Chops with Apples and Potatoes. By brining the meat for 24 to 36 hours, it insures these pork chops will be juicy and flavorful. This is served with sautéed apples, shallots, potatoes, and rosemary.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
