Pork

In a large deep pot over high heat, add… 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 pound bacon, chopped Cook until crips, then add… 1 ham hock (about 1 pound) 1 cup onions, chopped 1 cup carrots,c hopped Cook for 2 minutes, or until the onions are slightly wilted. Add… 6 cups cabbag, chopped (about 1 1/2 pounds) 3 tablespoons garlic, chopped 2 bay leaves 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Cook for 4 mintues, or until the cabbageis slightly wilted. ...

Combine… 1 tablespoon parika 1 tablesppon seasoned salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder 1/4 teaspoon celery salt 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon gound cumin Makes enoug to rub 2 racks of pork ribs.

In a bowl, place… 4 eggs, beaten On a plate, place… 2 cups bread crumbs (any kind work, but I like panko) Dip into beaten eggs, then into bread crumbs; do this twice… 4 pork chops, each 1-inch thick, that have been sprinkled with a bit of salt and freshly cracked pepper This is important! Preheat broiler – low heat. Place chops on a lightly greased (olive oil) brolwer pan 7-10 inches from the source of heat. ...

Place the following in crockpot (slow cooker)… 1 pound Great Northern Beans (dried, rinsed and sorted) 1 pound left over ham (cut up however you like) 8 cups chicken broth 1 chopped white onion (medium - large) 1 cup sliced carrots black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon dried oregano fresh parsley (chopped, approximately 1/2 cup) Cook on “low” for 8-9 hours. Serve with cornbread!

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place ham in shallow roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer in thickest part of meat so it does not touch the bone. Bake until the thermometer reads at least 140 degrees. Once the ham is in the oven, make the glaze. In medium saucepan mix… 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 kosher salt 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon yellow mustard Cook over medium heat. While stirring constantly, bring to boil and allow to thicken. Stir 1-2 minutes more. Brush on ham. Once the temperature reaches 140 degrees, remove from oven, cover loosely with aluminum foil and let stand for 15 minutes. Serve. ...

In saucepan combine… 8 ounces fresh cranberries (washed) 1/2 cup apple juice 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed) dash of cinnamon Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes. Place in serving dish and allow to cool in the fridge.

Combine well (or grind together) - 2 pounds meat (can be beef, veal, pork, chicken, turkey, etc). This is my preferred ratio: 1 pound beef 1/2 pound veal 1/2 pound pork Combine in large mixing bowl… ground meat 1/2 cup unseasoned bread crumbs 2 eggs, beaten 8 sprigs fresh parsley, leaves only, chopped fine 1/2 cup of chives or green onions, chopped fine 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated pinch of salt pinch of black pepper Remove from heat and add Make meatballs about 1 1/2 inch in size. ...

Pulse in blender until just mixed… 1 quart fresh (locally grown) strawberries, tops removed 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon candied ginger Add… 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flake 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste) Pulse and slowly add… 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Blend to desired consistency (less is better). **Usage: **put in plastic zip lock bag with meat (pork or chicken) and refrigerate overnight. While meat is grilled or broiled, place remainder marinate in saucepan, bring to boil, then reduce to a simmer. Use sauce to baste meat every 5-10 minutes until done. ...

For those time you can’t fire up the smoker! Combine the following in a small bowl: 3 teaspoons black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt Rub mixture evenly over a 5 pound boneless pork butt. Place meat in a 6-quart slow cooker and add 1 cup water. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. ...

Mix (I use a blender) 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1/2 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 3 tablespoons chopped onion 2 cloves garlic (minced) 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablesppons soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil Good for 2 to 3 pounds of pork.