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Pork

Chef Dennis’ Smothered Pork Chops

I absolutely love this recipe from Chef Dennis – Recently I started receiving his recipes and no kidding, they all look good and are tried & true. https://www.askchefdennis.com/wprm_print/124816 Smothered Pork Chops Pan-fried and perfectly seared, these tender smothered pork chops in a rich onion gravy is a meal the entire family will love. Prep Time10minutes mins Cook Time35minutes mins Total Time45minutes mins Course: Entree Cuisine: American, Southern Servings: 4 Calories: 712kcal Ingredients … Continue reading Chef Dennis’ Smothered Pork Chops

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About Rita, Chicken, Pork

City Chicken: A Ukranian/Polish Dish

Food can connect us in myriad ways. Like the city chicken recipe I’m sharing today.  But here’s the twist: city chicken is made with pork, not chicken.  I did a bit of sleuthing to find out why.  City chicken originated with the Polish and Ukrainian communities who immigrated to the Great Lakes region during the Depression. Cleveland and Pittsburgh were known for city chicken.  Earlier … Continue reading City Chicken: A Ukranian/Polish Dish

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Chicken, Copy cat/cloned recipes, Copycat Recipes, Ethnic foods, Pork

Restaurant Style Sweet and Sour Pork/Chicken: Make it Yourself!

I was hoping to find some turkey wings at the grocery to make my do-ahead freezer turkey gravy (a flavorful gravy which can be used alone or added to turkey drippings). There weren’t any in the poultry case, but I did see some nice boneless pork chops on sale, so those went into my cart. My original thought was a simple dinner of fried pork … Continue reading Restaurant Style Sweet and Sour Pork/Chicken: Make it Yourself!

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About Rita, Appetizers, Bible, Cheese, Halloween, Holiday Recipes, Party/Super Bowl, Pork, Uncategorized

Chorizo Nachos with Homemade White Queso

 Photo credit kitchn.com Today, Matt Swaim from Sacred Heart Radio’s Sonrise Morning Show and I talked about the upcoming All Saints and All Souls Day and how they relate to a secular Halloween.   When was All Saints Day first instituted? Lots of legends abound about the beginning of All Saints Day. From what I can gather, though, way back in the 800’s the Pope … Continue reading Chorizo Nachos with Homemade White Queso

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Chili, Halloween, Meat, Pork, Uncategorized

Spicy Sausage Chili

Sometimes having to use meat by the “use by” date inspires me to try something new. That’s how this farmhouse sausage chili recipe came about. I had a pound of pork sausage that had to be used and the outdoor temperature dipped to the low 40’s. Perfect timing.  Maybe you’d like to try this sausage chili for that Halloween party. Rewarm in the slow cooker.  … Continue reading Spicy Sausage Chili

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Main dishes/Entres, Meat, Pork, Uncategorized

High Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Here’s why I turned my oven on to 450 degrees during this blistering heat wave.  It’s all due to a bargain at the grocery. Pork tenderloins were on sale – buy one, get one. So I brought home 2 packs with 2  tenderloins each. I planned on freezing them, but had forgotten that my refrigerator freezers were packed tight. (My big freezer had given up … Continue reading High Roasted Pork Tenderloin

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Instantpot, Pork, Uncategorized

Spare Ribs & Sauerkraut Plus Tips on Choosing Ribs

Sometimes the most delicious foods aren’t the prettiest on the plate. In fact, my catering partner, Bert, who lives down the road, often said the same thing. I guess what I’m trying to say is food doesn’t have to be gussied up to be both appealing and delicious. The spare ribs and sauerkraut recipe I’m sharing fits that category. There’s no wrong way to cook … Continue reading Spare Ribs & Sauerkraut Plus Tips on Choosing Ribs

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Appetizers, Crockpot Recipes, Instantpot, Pork, Uncategorized

Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Carnitas for Super Bowl

BEST SLOW COOKER/INSTANT POT PORK CARNITAS  A super SUPER BOWL meal! Today Matt Swaim of the Sonrise Morning Show/Sacred Heart Radio talked about pork and its ancient Biblical history. The recipe I shared is yummy and perfect for a party, or really anytime. It’s not often that a recipe stays true to the original. But this recipe is so good, no one wants to change … Continue reading Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Carnitas for Super Bowl

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Pork

Ham: Labeling, Cuts and Buying Ham

Thanks to the “loyal reader” who shared this information (edited slightly by me) from an on-line article about ham. This information is really timely – so much so that I encourage you to copy and clip for your files. What kind to buy? Bone-in or boneless; half or whole; spiral sliced or unsliced. Water content varies greatly. Prices on hams brief widely – the least … Continue reading Ham: Labeling, Cuts and Buying Ham

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