The secret to grilling pork chops is to grill on medium-low heat so the chops stay juicy instead of drying out. The adobo marinade is a fragrant paste of garlic, herbs, cumin and sour citrus juice used extensively in Latin America. Serve the chops topped with tomato chutney. Ingredients : 1 tbsp. chopped garlic 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. chopped fresh oregano (or 1/4 tsp. dried) 1 tsp. paprika 1/4 cup lime juice 2 tbsp. olive oil 4 rib or loin pork chops (about 1 inch thick) salt and freshly ground pepper Cooking Procedures : In a bowl, combine garlic, cumin, […] Read more »
Thai Dipping Sauce
This all-purpose dipping sauce is good for grilled or fried meats, fish or seafood. It can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Ingredients : 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 2 tbsp. rice vinegar 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. red hot pepper flakes 1 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. minced garlic 1/2 tsp. sesame oil Cooking Procedures : Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Just before serving, add a 1 tbsp. mixture of chopped cucumber, carrots, green onions or cilantro and toasted peanuts. Makes about 1/2 cup. Read more »
Thai Dish
Caramelized Pork

Ingredients : 1-1/2 lb. pork, cubed 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 onions, sliced 1/3 cup sugar 3/4 cup water 1-1/2 tbsp. patis (fish sauce) 1-1/2 tbsp. lime juice 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. five spice powder red chili peppers 2 green onions (scallions), chopped, for garnishing oil, for frying Cooking Procedures : In a heavy-based pan, heat oil. Add pork cubes and stir-fry until turn into lightly brown. Add garlic and onions and cook until onions are soft and translucent. Remove from heat. Set aside. In a separate saucepan, mix sugar with water. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil and […] Read more »
Easy Meals
Pork Stir-fry with Black Beans and Sweet Potatoes
A tasty stir-fry. Use canned black beans and dice the sweet potato so it will cook quickly in the skillet. Serve over rice. Ingredients : 12 oz. pork tenderloin, cut in 1 inch cubes 1 tsp. ground cumin salt and freshly ground pepper 3 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 tsp. chopped garlic 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced 1 cup diced celery 1 14-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup lime juice 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/4 tsp. cayenne 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander Cooking Procedures : Season pork with cumin, salt and pepper. Heat a wok or large […] Read more »