Carnitas by Sergio Hernandez

Carnitas are the Mexican version of pulled pork. Braised first in a spicy sauce, pork shoulder is slow cooked until so tender the meat just shreds easily with a fork, then it's roasted at high heat to make crispy browned bits full of flavor.

Quick Meat Curry by John Spottiswood

I've been looking for recipes from Indian-American moms who love the rich flavors of Indian food but who need to get meals on the table quickly. So I'm really enjoying the book Saffron to Sassafras written by the Indian Women's Association of Louisiana.in Baton Rouge. There is nothing original about this simple recipe except the…

Creole Spiced Pork Chops by Amos Miller

Pork chops with chops! These nicely spiced cuts can be toned up or down, depending on your taste. Gluten-free diners will enjoy these with King Arthur, Domata or Hodgson Mill flour. All Purpose works just fine. Thanks to Chef Austin for the inspiration!

SHANGHAINESE LION’S HEAD by Linda Tay Esposito

They call it Lion's Head because the meatballs are ye big with manes of soft, tender napa cabbage...looking like a lion. Seriously, in Shanghai, the meatballs are the size of a tennis ball - let's call that a quarter pounder meatball. Slowly braise or steam to get a tender, melt-in-your-mouth meatballs. If you have a small…

Honey-Habanero Glazed Ribs by Alex Marsh

Ribs can take a long time to cook, but it's worth it. Wonderful sweet and sour mixture to the glaze. You'll love it.

Slow Cooker Polenta with Sausage Ragù by Frank Fariello

Making polenta the old-fashioned way is a laborious job, as we all know, involving a lot of stirring over a good 45 minutes or more to reach the right, creamy consistency. Italians have developed any number of tricks to make the job a bit easier, as I have outlined in my post on How to Make Polenta. The slow cooker provides yet…

Carnitas by coachjeff

Of all the mexican style meats, Carnitas is by far my favorite. Its great to serve in simple tacos or as a main course. Made of flavorful pork with minimal seasonings, its the two step cooking process that puts carnitas over the top. First its braised, or slowly roasted until its fork tender. Then its fried until a fine crust adds a…

Orange Sauced Pork Chops or Chicken by A.L. Wiebe

Pork Loin w/ Roma Tomatoes & Capers by Yvonne Tally, Your Fit Gourmet

Do not boil the liquid, just simmer lively otherwise the meat will cook too fast and be tough and dry. Using a pork loin rather than tenderloin is less expensive by about $1 per pound. Have you butcher slice it for you in 1/2 – 3/4 inch thick medallions.

Cajun Pork Chops in Gravy by Ron Baldwin

Seems like anything with added cayenne pepper is cajun thse days - but this recipe is especially good and has authentic roots. Highly-spiced pork chops (and you can substitute skinless chicken breasts for dietary considerationd and it will still be great) finished with a gravy made in the same pan. Add a side of rice or mashed…

Southern Low Country Braised Pig's Feet by Smokinhotchef

This recipe sings low country with high notes. A very significant part of African American heritage and culture. Pig's feet, along with the other 'undesirable' discarded parts, like ears and chittlins' were a staple in the slaves' diets as well as pinto beans and cornbread, also their personal vegetable gardens. This was sustainable…

Braised Pork Belly with Red Glutinous Wine Lees (紅糟,Ang Zhao) by simply beautiful and healthy living

Ang Zhao (紅糟) or Red Glutinous Wine Lees is beneficial to our health as it is believed to have cholesterol lowering function. My family always have homemade red glutinous wine and after harvesting the red wine, we keep the lees in the fridge. It…

Spicy Pork Ribs by Its a Food Fetish

These Korean style pork ribs are braised with a sweet and spicy sauce.

Sage Braised Boneless Pork Loin Chops by Kristy O'Connor

At about $2 per pound, whole pork loin is not only delicious, it’s a great value. I cut my own chops from a 9 lb loin, about an inch and a half thick. If you haven’t tried this before, it is incredibly EASY! Braising the chops keeps them moist and the liquid makes a great gravy…

Braised Mui Choy With Roasted Pork Belly by Cooking Princess