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What to Make When…Pork Roasts

February 2, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 9 Comments

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When it comes to pork roasts, there are a number of ways to go about doing them!  I prefer the slow cooker, as the pork gets so tender and juicy. And delicious.

I typically purchase the pork shoulder for anywhere between $1.49/lb and $1.99/lb, and I also like to buy the larger boneless pork tenderloins when they go on sale for $1.99/lb or less.

When buying the larger boneless pork tenderloin, I generally cut off 2 meals worth of pork chops and then use the remaining portion as a roast. Below are a few of our favorite pork roasts…

  • Pork Roast and Mashed Red Potatoes
  • Pork Roast with Apples and Pears
  • Pork Chops with Peaches
  • Pulled Pork Sandwiches
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  1. Gina says

    February 2, 2011 at 4:42 pm

    I don’t actually cook a whole roast very often. I have trouble getting the inside cooked enough, so I usually just cut it into pork loin chops and use it that way.

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  2. Alea says

    February 2, 2011 at 8:43 pm

    The pork roast with apples and pears sounds divine right now! I better stop salivating and start dinner! 🙂

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  3. Tabitha (A Penny Saved) says

    February 2, 2011 at 8:51 pm

    I love to make the crock pot Boston Butt and then either mix it with mexican seasonings and tomato sauce for taquitos or barbecue for sandwiches and baked potatoes. Ironically, we had BBQ potatoes tonight!

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  4. LisaE says

    February 2, 2011 at 9:40 pm

    Last week, my grocery store had huge packages of pork roasts for $.99/lb. Needless to say, I bought 3 packs so this post is so timely for me. I have quite a few meals of pork in the freezer. I will definitely be using these recipes! They all sound terrific…thanks.

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  5. Mary E.S. says

    February 3, 2011 at 12:37 am

    I have a freezer full of pork from buying and butchering a whole hog. My problem is what to do with multiple packs of ground pork? I’ve found or revised a few recipes for ground pork.

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    • The Prudent Homemaker says

      February 3, 2011 at 12:47 pm

      You could mix it with sauasage spices and make some breakfast sausages.

      I think it would also be great in stir fry!

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      • mary w says

        February 3, 2011 at 1:48 pm

        Use ground pork in meatloaf, spaghetti sause, asian flavored dishes, anywhere you’d use ground beef.

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  2. Mango Pork Recipe says:
    June 10, 2012 at 9:50 pm

    […] Sprinkle pork with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add pork to pan; cook 4 minutes, browning on all sides. Place pan in oven; bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until thermometer registers 155 (this took almost 30 minutes for me*). Spoon 1/4 cup chutney mixture overpork. Cover loosely with foil; let stand 5 minutes or until temperature reaches 160 (slightly pink). Cut pork into thin slices; serve with rice. *And the second time I made it, I cut the pork loin into medallions and just baked them laid flat in a pan. I wanted to be sure the pork was thoroughly cooked. For more easy meal ideas, check out my Recipes Page. This recipe is linked up to Beauty & Bedlam’s What to Make When…Pork Roasts. […]

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