Smashed Pork Dumpling Tacos

Ingredients: For the dumpling tacos – 1/2 yellow onion gratedA handful of cilantro leaves, roughly chopped2 lb ground pork (or use turkey or chicken)3 garlic cloves, minced1-inch piece of ginger, grated (or 2 teaspoons ginger paste)3 tablespoons light soy sauce2 tablespoons sesame oil1 tanlespoon fish sauce1 tablespoon black vinegar (or rice vinegar)Black pepper16-18 street tacoContinue reading “Smashed Pork Dumpling Tacos”

Banh Mi Tacos

Ingredients: 2 lb pork tenderloin 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 shallot, roughly sliced 2 cloves garlic, smashed 3 Tbsp fish sauce 2 Tbsp canola oil 3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce 2 Tbsp sesame oil 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 large or 2 small radish, peeled and thinly sliced 1 cup shredded carrots 1/4Continue reading “Banh Mi Tacos”

Braised Pork Shoulder with Winter Vegetables

Ingredients: Kosher saltOne 3- to 4-pound boneless pork shoulder5 oz diced pancetta2 sprigs plus 6 leaves fresh sage6 cloves garlic2 carrots, peeled and cut into 2” pieces1 rutabaga, peeled and cut into 2” pieces1 turnip, peeled and cut into 2” pieces1 large yellow onion, quartered 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon miso paste 5 cupsContinue reading “Braised Pork Shoulder with Winter Vegetables”

Sausage and Mushroom Ragú with Pappardelle

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons salted butter5 garlic cloves, minced1 (12 oz) bag Trader Joe’s Mushroom Medley or 1 pound portabello mushrooms, stems removed1 large shallot, halved and thinly sliced1 pound ground pork1 tsp Italian seasoning1/2 tsp cracked fennel seeds1/2 teaspoon cinnamonKosher salt and ground black pepper3 cups low-sodium chicken broth1 14½-ounce can crushed tomatoes12 ounces driedContinue reading “Sausage and Mushroom Ragú with Pappardelle”

Cubanos

Ingredients: 4-5 lb pork shoulder Salt and pepper 1 jar Freak Flag Foods “Chimi-Verde” 2 cups water 6 white buns 6 slices of deli ham Sliced kosher pickles 6 slices Swiss cheese Yellow Mustard Directions: 1. In a crockpot, add pork shoulder that has been well season with salt and pepper. Add water to crockpot.Continue reading “Cubanos”

Dan Dan Noodles

Ingredients: 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons sesame oil 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (more depending on preferred spice level) 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup hoisin sauce (make sure to use GF, if needed) 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 3 tablespoons tahini 8 ounces Chinese styleContinue reading “Dan Dan Noodles”

Creamy Pumpkin Sage Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti — or any other long, thin noodle, such as linguine or fettuccine 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups nonfat milk 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) 3 ounces cream cheese, cut into chunks and at room temperature (do not use fatContinue reading “Creamy Pumpkin Sage Pasta”

Sausage, Peppers and Broccoli Pasta

Ingredients: ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound ground Italian pork sausage 1 pound broccoli, cut into 1 1/2-inch florets (about 4 cups) 2 medium yellow bell peppers, cored, seeded and thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper 1 pound rigatoni ½ cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 2 tablespoons fresh lemonContinue reading “Sausage, Peppers and Broccoli Pasta”

Mojo Marinated Pork

Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup lightly packed cilantro, chopped 1 tablespoon orange zest Juice of one orange 1 tsp lime zest Juice of one lime 1/4 cup lightly packed mint leaves, chopped 8 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon oregano, chopped 2 teaspoons ground cumin Kosher salt and black pepper 3 1/2 poundsContinue reading “Mojo Marinated Pork”

Pork Dumplings

This recipe makes a large amount of dumplings. IF there are extras, they freeze well! Thaw them out and steam again! Ingredients: Dipping Sauce: 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 1/2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce Juice of 1 lemon Pork Dumplings: 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons minced ginger 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 small bunchContinue reading “Pork Dumplings”