2 slices of whole wheat bread, torn into small pieces
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 T finely minced onion
1 T fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 T ground garlic
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 t dried thyme
1/4 t ground black pepper
1 lb lean ground grass fed beef
1 lb natural ground pork
1 cup Parmesan Reggiano, shredded Read More
Pork Loin Chops with Mushroom Madeira Sauce
Ingredients:
1 lb button mushrooms, rinsed, dried, and thickly sliced
1 T olive oil
Twist or two of kosher salt
4 (3/4 – 1 inch thick) pork loin chops
A few twists of salt
1/4 t white pepper
1 T butter
1 T olive oil
1 large shallot, minced
3/4 cup Madeira
1 T fresh parsley, finely chopped or 1 t dried
Several shakes of ground white pepper
Optional seasonings for pork or sauce: garlic, onion powder, and thyme Read More
Stephen’s Smothered Pork Chops
6 (1 inch thick) bone-in pork chops
Salt and pepper to taste
2 T vegetable or your favorite high heat oil
1 red bell pepper, deseeded and sliced
1 yellow (or orange) bell pepper, deseeded and sliced
1 green bell pepper, deseeded and sliced
1 large sweet onion, thickly sliced
1 lb cremini or button mushrooms, rinsed, dried, and thickly sliced
2 T soy sauce, low sodium
1/4 cup unsalted vegetable stock or white wine
1/8 t ground black pepper
1/4 t ground rosemary
6 sprigs fresh thyme Read More
Roasted Poblano Pork Carnitas Pizza
Ingredients:
1 recipe bread flour pizza dough
1/4 cup corn meal
Sauce Ingredients:
1 cup salsa, hot or mild
1 cup tomato puree
1 T chili powder
1 t cumin
Optional sauce ingredient: 2 t chopped cilantro
Pizza Toppings:
2 cups leftovers from Pork Carnitas
2 large poblano peppers, roasted (see below)
1 large onion, sliced
1 T vegetable oil
1 lb queso manchego, grated
2 cup Monterey jack, grated
2 t olive oil
Optional toppings: sliced jalapenos, pineapple chunks, or hot red pepper flakes Read More
Pork Wonton Soup with Baby Bok Choy
Ingredients:
1 T olive oil
1 large shallot, minced
1 T ginger, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 quarts (8 cups) chicken stock
1 t fish sauce
1/4 t ground white pepper
1 lb baby bok choy, rinsed and cut into large pieces
8 shiitake mushrooms, rinsed, patted dry, and sliced
30 pork wontons
Salt to taste
4 scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
Hot red pepper flakes to taste Read More
Pork Wontons
Ingredients:
1 lb package of Wonton wrappers
1 lb ground pork 80/20
8 medium mushrooms, small dice
2 egg yolks
2 green onions, white and light green, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 T soy sauce
1 T dry white wine
2 t sesame oil
1/2 t salt
1/2 t pepper Read More
Crispy Pork and Eggplant Stir-Fry
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 T soy sauce
1 1/2 T aged balsamic vinegar
1 T dark sesame oil
1 t hot chili oil
2 T dark brown sugar
4 scallions, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 t ginger, minced
2 T peanut oil
1 lb lean ground pork
1 lb Chinese Eggplants, 1-2 eggplants
1 cup uncooked Jasmine rice
Garnish: crushed red pepper flakes and 2 scallions, chopped Read More
Pork Carnitas
Ingredients:
1 (3 lb) pork roast – either center cut or loin, well-trimmed
1 T vegetable oil
1/2 sweet onion, sliced
1/2 bell pepper, deveined, deseeded, and sliced
1/2 cup salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
1/4 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup pineapple juice
2 T hatch chili peppers, roasted and diced (mild or hot)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 T ancho chili powder
1 1/2 t cumin
1/4 t ground black pepper
Warmed corn or whole wheat tortillas
Optional Toppings: a sprinkle of queso fresco, hot peppers, salsa Read More
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Makes 6-8 sandwiches
Ingredients:
1 (2 lb) pork tenderloin
2 t paprika
2 t garlic powder
1/2 large onion, sliced
1 1/4 cup non-alcoholic ginger beer
1 T apple cider vinegar
8 oz barbecue sauce
8 rolls or hamburger buns
Optional garnish: hot pickled jalapenos and coleslaw Read More