So much flavor. So much. I'll be honest, I think that pork tends to be bland...and has more trouble than chicken taking of flavor. But, this slow cooker garlic-orange pork tenderloin is just magical. The slow cooker, plus the acidity from the orange juice, plus the other flavors in the marinade -- magical (and easy) dinner. This is also freezer friendly, which … [Read more...]
Teriyaki Pork Chops
Teriyaki...plus lime...YUP! Just trust me! Also, I wanted to share a couple of important tips about cooking pork chops...as I've received a few notes and emails recently about them turning out dry. Pork chops are super sensitive - especially on the grill or in a skillet. Many times they end up overcooked and then dry out. With pork chops, you do have to cook them all … [Read more...]
Skillet Pork Chops with Mushrooms and Pearled Onions
Want a fabulous, but simple and gourmet-like dinner...for this summer that won't heat up your kitchen too much??? I love skillet meals in the summer and I especially love those meals with powerful and well-combined flavors...like mushrooms and pearled onions! Toss in a few Italian herbs and you've got the taste of Tuscany happening on your dinner table. Just close your eyes … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Herbed Pork Tenderloin
I adore the way that the instant pot cooks a pork tenderloin. Adore. (I'm working on a bacon wrapped pork tenderloin in the Instant Pot...once I have it tweaked just right, I'll share it!) If you've ever looked at recipes for pork tenderloin or other thicker meats, you'll find a wide range of cook times. After making several different types and kinds of roasts in the … [Read more...]
Stuffed Breakfast French Loaf
Brinner - just might be our family's favorite kind of dinner. What's brinner? It's "breakfast for dinner" - br-inner! I also love brinners because they usually don't require much thought or energy...but recently I was inspired to use a French loaf with our brinner and the end result --- divine! This is the kind of thing you could order at one of those breakfast places. … [Read more...]
Ginger Peach Pork Chops
There's just something about a simple, fruity glaze that I love on pork chops. This glaze happened 'by accident' as I was fishing around the pantry for ingredients and turns out it's just lovely. The peach preserves plus the ginger and a little sesame oil - it's a great balance of simple and well matched flavors. Plus, my boys will gobble, gobble, gobble this up! Also, … [Read more...]
Adobo Pulled Pork Sandwiches {Slow Cooker & Instant Pot}
You had me at Adobo. Yes, this is such a fabulous seasoning and it's amazing with this easy, homemade sauce. Simple ingredients...loads of flavor! {This would also be amazing with using a half and half mix of chicken breasts and chicken thighs, about 2 lbs. total.} Adobo Pulled Pork Sandwiches {Slow Cooker & Instant Pot} Tender pulled pork, … [Read more...]
Pineapple BBQ Pork Chops
Next level your BBQ pork chops by adding crushed pineapple into the BBQ sauce before baking them. Yes, it's that easy! I've also kicked up the heat and garlic (go figure!) by mixing a little hot sauce, garlic and onion in as well. And this sauce would also be amazing on chicken breasts too! These babies are MUST TRY. Who knows...it might become your new favorite family … [Read more...]
Peppered Pork Chops
My oldest son hasn't met a pork chop that he didn't like. But when he tried these, he declared them #1 and they are now at the top of his list. I'll be honest...I was a bit worried that the black peppered look to the pork chops would scare him (and the other boys) away...not really scare them away, but maybe make them not want to try them. I did assure them that the pepper … [Read more...]
Loaded Potato Breakfast Omelet in a Mug
You now have a reason to always have some bacon cooked and ready to crumble ;) I prefer to bake bacon in batches, and yes...I freeze it after it's been baked. (Pat/drain it well and let it cool completely before freezing.) This loaded potato is my favorite - because it's loaded...with flavor and it will hold well you until lunch! Mix it all up, microwave for a few … [Read more...]