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We bought a whole hog, which we've been doing for a while now. However, I'm getting a little sick of them just roasted. What else can I do with it???? Pork tamales are to die for, but just a little bit of work  . Can you tell my appetite is coming back that I can even write about food?
Or what could I do with it leftover???
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I just put up a yummy recipe for Cranberry Pork Roast on my blog at http://mountaintopfarms.blogspot.com
I have trouble with pork chops. Do you have any great recipes for pork chops? We raise pigs and so we have a TON of pork chops in the freezer. I hate pork chops. Seriously cannot stand the chewiness. Therefore, I have a TON of pork chops in the freezer. I avoid them and go for the yummy stuff, like hams, roasts, etc. Any ideas?
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How funny! I LOVE pork chops!! I avoid the roasts  .
The chewiness is my favorite. Let's trade! 
We eat all the chops first, but this time I'm trying to even it out.
We usually grill the pork chops, which doesn't work in cold weather. I don't really have a recipe that's great or anything. I might put some sage & garlic w/ s&p or seasoned salt& pepper, or bake them with cornbread stuffing on top. Nothing spectacular. I wish I was a better cook so I could offer advice. My husband's grandmother used to cook her chops in applesauce or sauerkraut. That might mask the texture. Our chops are such good quality (as I'm sure your are, too) that just grilling them is great, but it makes them really chewy which you'd probably hate! I'm in Nebraska or I'd drive on over with some roasts for your chops .
I'll check out your recipe. I'm excited! Thanks.
Also, we have ham roasts, not cured hams, so I have LOTS of roasts. Our farmer had a little trouble with the brine.
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That IS funny Sarah! I have tried all kinds of recipes and my family seems to really like the chops (except dd who is like me), I just can't do the texture. It doesn't seem to bother the boys and dh, but dd and I  .
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carnitas.. I cook the roast with orange juice and oregano, cumin, cayenne, and salt.. cook it a long time.. shred it.. heat up corn tortillas on a griddle and serve like tacos.
chile verde (green chile stew)
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My carnitas version is even simpler. Put a pork roast in the crock pot with a teaspoon of cumin, and teaspoon of onion powder and a teaspoon of garlic powder. Cook on low for 8 hours, shred and serve with warm tortillas. We like this will sauteed bell peppers and onions on the side.
Another thing we like is an Asian pork stir-fry:
1 lb. boneless pork, cut into strips
1/2 small onion, peeled and cut lengthwise into thin strips
3 tbsps. soy sauce
1 tsp. sherry or water
2 tsps. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
2 dashes black pepper
1 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
12 ounces snow peas, rinsed and stringed
12 medium mushrooms, thinly slices
In a large ziploc bag, combine the pork, onion, soy sauce, sherry, cornstarch, ginger, and pepper and marinate for 10 to 15 minutes in the fridge while you finish preparing the rest of the meal.
In a wok or skillet, heat half the oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork mixture and any remaining marinade to this and stir-fry until pork is nearly cooked through, about 5 minutes. Now add the rest of the oil, snow peas, and mushrooms and finish cooking in the wok. The meal is finished when the mushrooms are done.
Serve with steamed rice.
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Yum. . .thanks. Haven't tried any of these and I think they are all things we'd like.
My NY resolution was to do meal planning so these will help!!!!!
Thanks all. . .
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A very yummy pork roast here at Allrecipes.com
What I find works best around here for pork chops is to dredge them in whatever, sear them a bit on a pan, cover and cook in the oven for 1/2 or so. Searing generally keeps them moist, and the oven cooks them through.
The women at my grandfather's church (old Serbian ladies who are hesitant to share their recipes) did admit to me once they breaded the chops, covered them with foil and baked them for an hour. Most delicious, most tender pork chops I've ever had.
ETA - I freeze my leftover roast (we're not very good at eating leftovers right away). In a week or two, I'll take it out, throw it in a crock pot with cheapo purchased bbq sauce and have bbq pork on hoagie buns.
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Take this for what it's worth...but I'm a Vegetarian  .
However, I got this recipe from our sweet Grand Grandma Tippy Toes (dh's step grandmother):
Brown Pork Roast in pan, remove.....add heaps of saurkraut, return roast to pan, cover and cook on low until soft and falling apart. Sooooo easy and such a big hit. Even I like the saurkraut....it gets all brownish and carmelized. Mind you, I'm not a fussy Vegetarian. It just doesn't appeal to me...but I pick around stuff all the time, feeding my brood.
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A yummy recipe. I made it with a tenderloin, but the marinade probably would work with chops too?
"Oriental Pork"
1-1/2 lbs pork tenderloin
1/3 c. soy sauce
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 Tbs brown sugar
Mix ingredients for marinade and marinate overnight. Bake covered at 325 for 45 minutes per pound. Remove cover during the last 15 minutes. Cut diagonally in 1/2" slices and serve with a little of the juice.
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Cici wrote:
The women at my grandfather's church (old Serbian ladies who are hesitant to share their recipes) did admit to me once they breaded the chops, covered them with foil and baked them for an hour. Most delicious, most tender pork chops I've ever had. |
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Does this mean they don't brown them? I have some peach jam that didn't set up this summer. I wonder if I could pour it over the chops and then just bake for an hour without browning? I wonder if the browning is making them tougher?
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Worth a try Michelle. I think its sounds good. Sweet pork chops are good!
Let us know. . .
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What about Pulled Pork sandwiches? I have a recipe somewhere if you are interested.
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sounds good, Ryane
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Try stewing some with apples in apple juice/cider. It makes a delicious dish... you can also add a few mushrooms and root veggies if you like... I like to add an onion sliced into rings.
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Here is a great recipe for PULLED PORK SANDWICHES that I got off of Food Network's site. It uses leftover cooked pork. We have made it a few times and were pleased with the results. 
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
12 ounces leftover cooked pork, shredded
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 kaiser rolls, halved
In a medium saucepan combine pork, chicken broth, vinegar, sugar, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Set pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
Cook 15 minutes, until liquid reduces and sauce thickens. Serve pork on halved kaiser rolls.
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I recently put a pork roast in the crock pot with potatoes and poured ranch dressing over everything. It was very good, but a little rich. Just an idea if your in a pinch.
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my favorite way to cook pork chops is breaded and quick fried to brown and then put in the oven to finish cooking.. the breading browns not the meat so much.. but it usually comes out real tender.
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Here is a recipe for pork chops that I have used since I was single and in graduate school. It only serves two, but I just multiply accordingly. We all love it!
Cranberry-Apple Chops
1 Tbsp. cooking oil
2 pork chops, cut about ½ inch thick
1 medium apple
¾ cup cranberry-apple drink, or apple juice, or apple cider
2 tsp. cornstarch
¼ tsp. cinnamon
Dash of ground nutmeg
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
Preheat skillet over med-high heat with oil. Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper. Add chops to skillet and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 7 min. Turn and continue cooking 5-8 min. Cut apple into thin wedges, set aside. Combine cranberry-apple drink (or other drink), cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg. Set aside. After setting cooked meat aside (covered), drain fat. Cook apples in butter in same skillet about 2 min. until tender. Add juice mixture and cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Continue cooking 2 min. more. Serve over meat.
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Its pork tonight, although I'm not sure how yet! Nothing like planning ahead. Thanks for all the info.
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