Dill Garlic Pork Chops

Recipes from the past: Paleo Fish and Chips Garlic Mint Shoulder Roast Pork Ribs with Homemade Barbecue Sauce The other day, Karen was busy canning dill pickles.  I took a little inspiration from the herbs and spices that she was using for the pickles, and turned it into a rub for pork chops on the … Continue reading Dill Garlic Pork Chops

Cranberry BBQ Pork Chops

Recipes posted a year ago: Guacamole Coleslaw Ginger Marinated Flank Steak Pumpkin and Apple Chili Thanksgiving is just around the corner for us.  That means it time to celebrate the bounty of fall - all the great flavors that are only available at the end of the harvest as winter threatens to shutter us in … Continue reading Cranberry BBQ Pork Chops

Lemon Pepper Pork Chops

Recipes posted a year ago: Orange Ginger Marinated Pork “Ribs” Onion & Bacon Grilled Turkey Breast Hungarian Goulash The other night, I was looking for a quick weeknight recipe to take advantage of the warmer weather we are finally starting to experience here in the Pacific Northwest.  Rather than fall back on the standby of … Continue reading Lemon Pepper Pork Chops

Pineapple Pork Steaks

Recipes posted a year ago: Sweet Chile Cashew Chicken Salad (popular at potlucks!) Poblano Lime Sauce Lime Cilantro Chicken I need to show off my newest apron.  This is from another pattern  and fabric I have had for a while and finally put my sewing machine to work.  It is nice to have a new … Continue reading Pineapple Pork Steaks

Barbecued Thai Pork

Recipes posted a year ago: Paleo Dump Soup Dijon Grilled Round Steak Teriyaki Meatballs Sorry for being slow on the posts.  We went to Seattle this last weekend.  We had a great time and ate some Chinese food and some Moroccan food.  It is always fun to try dishes traditional of other countries.  It gives … Continue reading Barbecued Thai Pork

Pork Chops with Grilled Plums and Sweet Onions

Recipes posted a year ago: Mulled Apple Pudding Asian Spiced Pork Chops Burger-Stuffed Squash This recipe for grilled chops and plums I got from Sunset Magazine and modified it somewhat.  It called for brown sugar which truly I feel is not necessary.  The plums and sweet onions add plenty of sweetness. Gather Up: 4 to … Continue reading Pork Chops with Grilled Plums and Sweet Onions

Za’atar Grilled Pork Loin

The flavors of lemon, sesame, thyme, and paprika can all be found individually in different recipes for lighter meats and fish.  Here, we'll use them together in a Middle Eastern blend known as za'atar to create a fast and easy wet rub for grilled pork loin. Gather Up: 4 pork loin chops, about 8 oz each … Continue reading Za’atar Grilled Pork Loin

Margarita Pork Chops

This recipe is packed with flavor and requires very little prep work before starting it on the grill.  The trick is using highly acidic lime juice for a short marinade, followed by basting the meat regularly while cooking at a slightly lower temperature to continue adding flavor.  While you've got the grill heated up, you … Continue reading Margarita Pork Chops

Lemon and Herb-Brined Pork Chops

Now that we've covered the basics of brining, let's get into a recipe that puts some of that information to work.  We'll start off with a brine that uses both salt and honey, and also a bit of dry white wine and lemon zest to go with the blend of spices.  After brining, we'll give it … Continue reading Lemon and Herb-Brined Pork Chops

Parmesan Breaded Pork Chops

Every so often, we'll use a little dairy other than grass-fed butter or pastured cream when we cook.  Typically these other occasions involve cheese, because there's something about good cheese that is hard to resist.  So for today's recipe, I thought I'd pull one out of our book that uses a liberal amount of Parmesan … Continue reading Parmesan Breaded Pork Chops