Pork

Chimichurri.

Chimichurri is a South American version of pesto that is served atop or along side meat and veggies.  I’m planning on grilling up a ton of fresh veggies from the farmer’s market and I thought this would be perfection for a vegetarian dish.  I will, however, grill up some chicken for my favorite carnivores to … Continue Reading »

Sweet, Spicy and Smoky Dry Rub.

  As the the warmer weather of spring arrives across the country, grills will be fired up and beef, chicken and pork will be seared to perfection.  I will not lie, I love spring – not too hot, not to cold and everyone is finally outside enjoying the sunshine on their face.  Our grill has … Continue Reading »

Mango Jalapeño Salsa.

*Stamped spoon can be found at:   http://www.etsy.com/people/pumpernickelandwry Sometimes you need to lighten up a gray day with some tropical salsa.  Today, is a bit gray and going to be rainy… I thought this would be the perfect way to brighten up dinner.  I make this salsa early and let the flavors blend in the … Continue Reading »

Apple baked pork chops.

This is the EASIEST recipe you will ever make!  It is’t the most photogenic but it I promise you will fall in love with it.  Another benefit, kids love it! Ingredients: Pork chops (one per each person you are feeding) 5 apples, cored and peeled, sliced 3 tablespoons of light brown sugar 2 tablespoons of … Continue Reading »

Outta the Ballpark BBQ Sauce Pork Tenderloin.

I just received my winning bottle of Outta the Ballpark BBQ sauce and I was so excited to try it.  Totally healthy bbq just sounded perfect to me!  No GMO’s, gluten-free and no high fructose corn syrup.  Sounds like perfection in a bottle… and yes, it was!  This delicious sauce is available at Whole Foods … Continue Reading »

Garden herb rubbed pork tenderloin.

After roaming around the garden today, I wanted to use a combination of all of our favorite herbs that we planted for dinner tonight.  I have to say, this was the best pork I’ve ever eaten!  Seriously, THAT good.  I made the rub and let the pork “rest” in the fridge all afternoon.  The herbs … Continue Reading »

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas.

The one and ONLY reason I’m not a vegetarian is because I adore (okay LOVE pork).  I love it even more when I can toss it in my slow cooker and have to do pretty much nothing for a fab dinner.  Tonight my love and I met again and it was oh-so-good! Ingredients: 1 -3 … Continue Reading »

Sweet & spicy dry rub pork tenderloin.

Get your grills fired up!  It’s officially bar-b-quing season, especially with these balmy temperatures.  This sweet & spicy pork is great for a weeknight dinner option or for a party. Dry Rub Ingredients: 1 tbl kosher salt 2 tbl of brown sugar 1 tbl chili powder 1 tbl of smoked paprika 3/4 tbl of garlic … Continue Reading »

Root beer pulled pork from the slow cooker.

  This is one of our favorite recipes for during the week (or on swim meet days).  Simple.  Easy.  Tasty!  What more can you want.  I do vary the recipe depending on my taste that day so here is my version from today Ingredients: 2-3 lb pork shoulder (I used picnic style boneless) 1 bottle … Continue Reading »

Herb marinated pork with maple mashed sweet potatoes.

It was such an incredibly beautiful day again here in PA and I really was in the mood to fire up the grill & that’s just what I did.  I had some pork in the freezer (and in my sad attempt to clean the freezer out before I purchase more food for it) I thawed … Continue Reading »