I did not have a clue what I was going to make for dinner, so I thumbed through a great cookbook, The Complete Cooking for Two Cookbook: 650 Recipes for Everything You’ll Ever Want to Make This cookbook has come in handy since Doug and I became empty-nesters. With appropriate portion sizes and accurate ingredient lists, every recipe has been a winner so far. Last night, it was Crispy Pan-Fried Pork Chops. The recipe calls for cornflakes; however, neither Doug, nor I like cereal, so the leftover cornflakes would have been a waste. But we LOVE RITZ crackers; therefore, I made my crust mixture using RITZ and it was…
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Celebrate National Pig Day! with EASY Sautéed Pork Chop with Jack Daniel’s Glaze
Today’s pork is leaner (about 1/3 fewer calories) and higher in protein than that consumed just 10 years ago. Pork is a great source of protein: 100 grams of roasted pork top loin contains 26.45 grams of protein. Roasted pork top loin is considerably lower in fat compared to most types of poultry, at 8.82 grams in 100 grams of pork, according to the USDA; chicken with meat and skin has 13.39 grams. Most pork in the marketplace is CURED – like bacon and ham. Normal precautions should be taken, as with all raw meat. Never taste uncooked pork and thorough wash all kitchen items in contact with raw pork…
