When we think “roast”, we most commonly refer to beef, but that need not be the case. A pork roast is a fine and economical way to feed a large crowd. Boneless cuts also do especially well for serving a crowd. Roasted lamb is always a treat. And while they are all called “roasts”, they really don’t even have to be cooked uncovered to qualify. Tougher cuts do wondrously well when braised in a pot with stock or wine. The recipe below is delicious, lean roast that doesn’t produce many drippings. But, if you’d like to serve it with gravy, […] Read more »
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 »
Easy Healthy Recipes
Sweet Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients : 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 to 2-1/2 lbs. pork tenderloins, trimmed 2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. ground cinnamon Glaze 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 tbsp. garlic, finely chopped 1 tbsp. chili sauce (Tabasco) Cooking Procedures : Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare an oven-proof 12-inch heavy skillet. In a small bowl, stir together salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and cinnamon. Coat pork with spice rub. Set aside. In an oven-proof heavy skillet, heat oil over moderately high heat until just beginning to smoke. Brown pork, […] Read more »