Category: Pork & Sausage

Juicy Skillet Pork Chops

If you have lost faith in being able to cook pork chops without drying them out, try again with this quick, simple, and delicious dish. As you can imagine, the spice rub of chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika brings so much flavor to the pork, and then they are smothered in …

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Homemade Sweet Italian Sausage

Since moving to St. Croix I have had difficulty finding an organic Italian sausage but I can find organic ground pork, so I decided to make my own sausage. Now it doesn’t have to be organic if that is not what you choose, this is just why I decided to make my own. Making your …

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Boneless French Onion Pork Chops

French onion soup was one of my sister’s favorite, so I know she would have loved this dish. French onion soup with a boneless pork chop nestled in the broth with onions topped with melted swiss or Gruyère cheese. This would be just as delicious with chicken breast if you choose not to eat pork. …

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Smoked Gouda-Chorizo Jalapeno Poppers

Chorizo and smoked gouda take these jalapeno peppers to the next level. A simple appetizer or side dish that will have your friends and family coming back for more. If you don’t like a lot of heat, the key is to make sure you remove ALL of the seeds and pith, which is the white …

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Cuban Pork

Guillermo Pernot, a James Beard Award-winning chef, developed this Cuban pork dish to embrace his wife’s native cuisine. Pork takes center stage at nearly every special occasion in Cuba. The pork for this dish is marinated in citrus and spices, then slow-roasted until falling-apart tender and served with a garlicky Sour Orange Mojo sauce. I …

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Island Pork Tenderloin

You are going to love this pork tenderloin! The cinnamon along with the cumin and chili powder bring such amazing flavor to this pork. There is some spice from the hot sauce but not too much. This dish is quick and easy to prepare which makes it perfect for weeknights or company. Enjoy! Spice Rub: …

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Candied Kielbasa

If you like kielbasa you have to try this dish! So simple yet so very delicious. At first I was hesitant about the 2 tablespoons of horseradish, but it gave great flavor and wasn’t too spicy. If you are having a crowd this is simple to double and also works great as an appetizer when …

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Smoked Sausage

This is a great go to dish for us. I reduced the amount of cider vinegar by half from the original recipe. Great as a quick dinner, served with rice and a tossed salad. Enjoy! 1/3 C. chopped onion 1 Tbsp. canola oil 1/2 C. water 1/2 C. ketchup 1/8 C. cider vinegar 1 Tbsp. …

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San Francisco Pork Chops

I have made these for years using bone-in chops and a crock pot, but I like this way much better. The pork chops simmer in a sweet and savory sauce that, when thickened, is great served over rice, pasta or mashed potatoes. Enjoy! 4 boneless pork chops (3/4-in thick) 1 Tbsp. oil 1 garlic clove, …

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Caramelized Pork Tenderloin

Never have you had pork that taste this delicious! This tenderloin is tender, juicy, savory, and has a hint of sweetness. Even though it is cooked in a skillet, it tastes as if it has been grilled. It’s quick for weeknight dinners, and impressive enough for entertaining. Enjoy! 1 pork tenderloin (1-lb) 1/4 C. packed …

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