Pork

Boneless Pork Loin with Spice and Herb Glaze

Getting Started

To Start

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees

What You’ll Need

  • 4-5 pound boneless pork loin
  • 5 tablespoons sea or kosher salt
  • 5 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons minced sweet onion
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme (pulled from stem)
  • 1 small batch flat leaf parsley (chopped)
  • 1 stem rosemary leaves
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil

Method

1

Score the fat on the loin; mix the above ingredients together and pour/rub over meat; place meat in a large Ziploc bag; place bag in a large bowl and brine for 3-8 hours in the refrigerator

2

Remove loin form brine (discard brine) place scored side up in a 9 x 12 glass baking dish; pour 2 cups hot water in bottom of dish; bake for 45 minutes

3

Glaze Recipe

4

Mix together the following ingredients and pour over loin

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1/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)

6

1/8 cup pure honey

7

1/2 lemon squeezed

8

2 tablespoons water

9

1 tablespoon smoked paprika

10

2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped

11

Bake pork loin for an additional 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees
Let rest for 10-12

12

Board Dressing

13

While meat rests; whisk together:

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6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley (chopped)

15

1 teaspoons dried thyme
pinch of lemon zest
pinch of salt
pinch of pepper

16

Pour dressing onto a clean cutting board and place the pork loin on top; slice meat allowing the dressing to coat the meat; serve immediately


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Turkey Sliders

Getting Started

What You’ll Need

  • pound ground turkey (or frozen turkey sliders)
  • 1 package Sister Schubert’s Dinner Rolls (or your favorite)
  • Assortment of sliced cheese (American, Swiss, Pepper Jack, Feta)
  • 1 medium size tomato (sliced)
  • 1 medium size red onion (sliced)
  • Alfalfa sprouts
  • Pickles and olives for garnish

Method

Shape turkey into small patties; salt and pepper; place on a grill or skillet over medium to medium high heat and cook till done; 5-7 minutes

Slice and prepare all condiments

Heat dinner rolls in oven according to package directions; remove and slice in half

When turkey sliders are done remove from heat and place on dinner rolls; garnish as desired.


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Cheesy Skillet Hash Browns with Fresh Eggs and Spinach

 

Cheesy Skillet Hash Browns with Fresh Eggs and Spinach

Ingredients

Getting Started

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees

What You’ll Need

  • 4 cups shredded frozen hash browns (thawed and drained) or fresh hash browns
  • 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 tablespoon’s melted butter
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 3 slices smoked bacon
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach

Method

1

Thaw frozen hash browns and drain any liquid or use fresh cut hash browns from the refrigerator section. Note: if using your own fresh cut potatoes; soak in cold water for 30 minutes to remove the starch before beginning recipe.

2

Measure out all ingredients; set aside

3

Spread the oil in the bottom of a cast iron skillet; heat the skillet on the stove top on medium low heat; watch carefully, do not burn the oil.

4

While the skillet is heating; mix together the hash browns, cheese, butter, sour cream, onions, garlic, salt and pepper till incorporated. Spread the mixture into the hot skillet and place in the hot oven for 50-60 minutes until the potatoes are crispy around the edges and on the bottom.

5

While the hash browns are in the oven; brown the bacon, drain and chop into bite size pieces.

6

Remove the skillet and crack 4 eggs (or more if you like) on top of the hash browns; return to the oven for 8-10 minutes or until the eggs are set or to your liking. Garnish with fresh chopped spinach or parsley and the bacon.


Note: fresh mushrooms can be added to the hash brown mixture or try sliced tomatoes on top before adding the eggs.

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Getting started

  • Preheat oven to 350

What You’ll Need

  • 1 pound pork tenderloin
  • Salt and pepper
  • 5 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 Tablespoon dried Fenugreek leaves
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 small red onion sliced thin and saute’
  • 8 oz. feta cheese
  • Fresh Sprouts such as Alfalfa or Broccoli
  • 1 package slider buns

Method

1

Salt and pepper the tenderloin and place on a baking sheet, bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (140 degrees)

2

Remove from oven, cover with foil and let rest for 8-10 minutes

3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, chili powder, fenugreek leaves, garlic, salt and pepper; set aside

4

To make the sliders: slice the meat into thin slices. Top the buns with some sprouts, layer the meat on top, add some of the saute’ red onions and feta cheese.

5

Drizzle with the seasoned olive oil sauce, place the top of bun on and enjoy!


New Year’s Pork Sliders

  • Prep Time12 min
  • Cook Time25 min
  • Total Time37 min

To start

For the burger

Method

1

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Preheat oven to 350

1  pound pork tenderloin
salt and pepper
5 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 Tablespoon dried Fenugreek leaves
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
pinch of salt
pinch of pepper
1 small red onion sliced thin and saute’
8 oz. feta cheese
Fresh Sprouts such as Alfalfa or Broccoli
1 package slider buns

Salt and pepper the tenderloin and place on a baking sheet, bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (140 degrees)
Remove from oven, cover with foil and let rest for 8-10 minutes

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, chili powder, fenugreek leaves, garlic, salt and pepper; set aside

To make the sliders: slice the meat into thin slices. Top the buns with some sprouts, layer the meat on top, add some of the saute’ red onions and feta cheese.
Drizzle with the seasoned olive oil sauce, place the top of bun on and enjoy!

Makes 8-10 sandwiches

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