This simple Asian dinner is my substitute for Chinese take out. Some “fast food” Chinese is loaded in MSG, which I try to avoid. Although easy, this Pork and Rice dish is filling and a great option for a weeknight meal. It can be done in only one pot and one skillet, for less clean up. What is Monosodium glutamate? MSG is the salt based compound used as a flavor enhancer in dishes needing a more intense “meaty” taste. Although deemed safe by the Food and Drug Administration, MSG has been linked to severe headaches, bloating and general discomfort. Found in many processed foods, it can be harmful for those…
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Pork Medallions Dinner Ready in 20 Minutes
It does not get any simpler than Pork Medallions with Mustard Sauce, for a weeknight meal. There are only 200 calories per 3 ozs of pork with 2 Tablespoons of sauce, making this an excellent calorie-counting meal. I was a bit apprehensive about this sauce, but it was so easy. Make sure to have all your ingredients measured and ready to go, the sauce will prepare and move very quickly. I purchased one of those packaged, small Hormel tenderloins. See if you can find the ones without a marinade already on the tenderloin. I couldn’t, so I bought the peppercorn tenderloin and rinsed off most of the peppercorns, then thoroughly…
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Southwest Pork Stew From BBQ Leftovers
This post is a recipe for all our BBQ competition competitors and their associates. When we finish a BBQ competition (Smokin J’s BBQ), we usually have some leftover shredded/chopped/sliced Boston Butt. I found a recipe to use this leftover pork and I changed it up a bit to suit my flavor. TRY IT! SHARE it with those neighbors and friends you share your competition leftovers with.
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Maple-glazed stuffed roast pork
From Kraft Foods Magazine (which readers must now pay for, when this magazine used to be free)…Maple-glazed stuffed roast pork. I had purchased what I THOUGHT to be a pork roast, however, turned out to be two small pork loins netted together. Doug placed the stuffing in between the two loins, tied with butcher’s twine and cooked on the Big Green Egg for about 90 minutes or so…it was awesome! What you need: 2 T. butter 1 apple, chopped 1 1/2 cups of hot water 1 pkg. (6 oz) Stove Top Stuffing Mix for chicken or pork Pork roast or loin (butterflied) 2 Tbsp. maple-flavored pancake syrup 2 Tbsp.…
