Recipes

Carolina Pulled-Pork Sandwich

Ingredients

* 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
* 1-1/2 cups chopped onion (1 large)
* 3 cloves garlic, chopped
* 1 tablespoon powdered mustard
* 1 tablespoon paprika
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 2 cups ketchup
* 1/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar
* 1/4 cup apple-cider vinegar
* 2 cups water
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1 whole 5-pound Boston pork butt
* 12 soft hamburger-type rolls

Directions

Quick Pork Schnitzel

Ingredients

* 6 thin boneless center-cut pork chops (about 1-1/4 pounds total)
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 egg, beaten with 1/4 cup water
* 2/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs
* 1/2 package medium egg noddles
* 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
* Chopped fresh parsley, to garnish

Directions

1. Place one pork chop between two sheets of waxed paper and pound to 1/8-inch thickness. Repeat with all chops.

Pork Chops Provencal

Ingredients

* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 4 boneless pork chops, about 4 ounces each, 3/4-inch thick
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 1/8 teaspoon salt
* 1 cup dry white wine
* 2 cloves garlic, chopped
* 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
* 1 tablespoon grainy Dijon mustard
* 1/3 cup pitted and coarsely chopped Nicoise olives
* 1 tablespoon capers
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
* 1/2 pound orzo, cooked following package directions

Directions

Easy Pork Fried Rice

Ingredients

* 1 egg, lightly beaten
* 1 pound boneless, center-cut pork chops, fat trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch strips
* 2 scallions, trimmed and sliced
* 2 packages (8.8 ounces each) fully cooked brown rice
* 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
* 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
* 2 teaspoons sesame oil

Directions

Slow-Cooker Cajun Pork Sandwiches

Ingredients

* 1 boneless pork butt or shoulder (about 2-1/2 pounds), trimmed
* 1-1/2 tablespoons sodium-free steak seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash)
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 3 ribs celery, sliced
* 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
* 2 tablespoons corn starch
* 2-1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning blend (such as McCormick)
* 6 tablespoons light mayonnaise
* 6 whole-wheat hamburger buns

Directions

1. Rub pork with steak seasoning.

Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Pork Roast

Ingredients

* 2 fennel bulbs, trimmed and sliced
* 1 boneless pork loin roast (about 3 pounds), trimmed
* 4 teaspoons Greek seasoning mix (such as McCormick)
* 4 plum tomatoes, chopped
* 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
* 3/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
* 2 tablespons cornstarch
* 1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
* 1/4 cup chopped black olives (optional)

Directions

Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Ingredients

* 2-1/2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar
* 1 tablespoon paprika
* 1 teaspoon chili powder
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1 teaspoon black pepper
* 1 boneless pork butt or shoulder (about 2-1/2 pounds), trimmed
* 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
* 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
* 2 tablespoons ketchup
* 6 hamburger buns

Directions

1. In a small bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon of the sugar, the paprika, chili powder, cumin and pepper; set aside.

Pork Piccata

Ingredients

* 8 thin boneless skinless pork cutlets (about 1-1/2 to 2 pounds total)
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 1 cup chicken broth
* 3 tablespoons capers
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* 1 tablespoon butter
* Mashed potatoes and peas, and lemon wedges and chopped parsley for garnish, optional

Directions

1. Season both sides of pork with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour and shake off excess. Discard remaining flour.

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