Archive for 'Pork' Category

Sweet and Sour Disaster

Well, I had hoped to post a new recipe tonight, complete with glowing reviews of how yummy it was. I cooked sweet and sour pork for dinner tonight with the above image in my head. I had visions of yumminess in my head that slowly dissipated with every minute that passed in the [...]

Pork Chops with Scalloped Potatoes

3 Tbs. butter or margarine3 Tbs. all purpose flour1 ½ tsp. salt¼ tsp. pepper1 can (14 ½ oz) chicken broth6 rib or loin pork chops ( ¾ inch thick)2 Tbs. cooking oil6 cups thinly sliced, peeled potatoes (about 4 lb.)1 medium onion, sliced
In a greased crock pot (or a greased 13 in by 9 in [...]

Asian Lettuce Wraps

2 lbs lean ground beef (or chicken or pork)4 green onions, sliced2 garlic cloves, minced1 tbsp minced fresh ginger root2 carrots, grated3/4 cup diced water chestnuts1/3 cup hoisin sauce1/4 cup soy sauce2 tbsp cornstarch1/2 cup water1/2 tsp pepper1 head lettuce (gently peel off the leaves to use as the wraps)
In a skillet over medium-high heat, [...]