Sausage and Black Bean Nachos

Ingredients: 1 pound ground hot or mild pork sausage 4 scallions, white and green parts, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 12 ounces large tortilla chips (restaurant style) 3 cupsContinue reading “Sausage and Black Bean Nachos”

Pork and Tomato Sauté

This is such a quick dish and packs a lot of flavor!! This was the appreciation hug from my son. Ingredients: • 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided • 4 (6-ounce) bone-in center-cut loin pork chops, trimmed (about 1/2 inch thick) • Salt and pepper • 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegarContinue reading “Pork and Tomato Sauté”

Brown Butter and Sage Pork Chops

These are a classic! They always bring all the boys to the yard! Ingredients: • 4 tbsp . Butter • 1/4 c . Sage Leaves • 4- 4-6 (ounce) Bone-In Center Cut Pork Chops • 1 clove garlic, smashed • Salt and pepper Directions: • Season both sides of chops with salt and pepper •Continue reading “Brown Butter and Sage Pork Chops”

Thai Pork Lettuce Wraps

This is such a simple recipe!! Also, so delicious and one of my favs! My 10 year old helped make this recipe. He also said, “tomorrow can we make a harder meal”. Listen. If a 10 year old thinks it’s easy…. Ingredients: 2 lbs ground pork 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 small shallots, diced 1Continue reading “Thai Pork Lettuce Wraps”

Brined pork chops

Ingredients: 4 cups water 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup salt 2 Tbsp peppercorns 2 bay leaves 2 garlic cloves, smashed Pour salt and sugar in water and mix until dissolved. Add remaining ingredients. Add pork chops and let sit in refrigerator for at least 8 hours. Pat dry before grilling. No additional seasoning required! TheyContinue reading “Brined pork chops”