Pork chops with cranberry, Port and rosemary sauce

This is also good with boneless skinless chicken thighs.

Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS
4 1 inch thick pork rib chops (or 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs)
2 3/4 tsp minced fresh rosemary (divided)
2 TB butter
3/4 cup low salt chicken broths
3/4 cup tawny Port (or Madeira or sherry)
1 cup cranberry sauce (fresh or canned)

PREPARATION
Sprinkle meat wit salt, pepper and 1 tsp rosemary. Cook butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat until beginning to brown. Add meat and cook until brown and cooked through (3-5 minutes per side).
Transfer to a platter, cover and keep warm.
Add broth, Port and remaining 1 3/4 tsp rosemary to the skillet; boil until liquid is slightly reduced (about 4 minutes). Add cranberry sauce, bring to boil, then reduce to medium and simmer until sauce is thickened (about 7 minutes) Season sauce to taste with salt & pepper. Spoon sauce over meat and serve.

Bon Appetit fast easy fresh cookbook pg 401

Pork Saltimbocca with Polenta

Traditional saltimbocca is made with thin slices of pounded veal, but lean pork chops update the recipe and provide more flavor. The butternut overtones of fontina cheese are also a pleasant addition. Top with a whole sage leaf for a handsome presentation.

Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 stuffed chop, about 4 teaspoons sauce, and 1/2 cup polenta)

Ingredients

• Pork:
• 6 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops, trimmed
• 6 very thin slices prosciutto (about 2 ounces)
• 6 large fresh sage leaves
• 1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) shredded fontina cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh sage
• Polenta:
• 2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
• 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup instant polenta
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

To prepare pork, place each chop between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Arrange 1 prosciutto slice over each chop; top with 1 sage leaf and about 1 tablespoon cheese. Fold chops in half to sandwich filling, and secure with wooden picks. Sprinkle both sides of chops with pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Place flour in a shallow dish; dredge stuffed chops in flour.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chops; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from pan; cover and keep warm.

Add wine to pan, scraping pan to loosen browned bits; cook until reduced to 1/4 cup (about 2 minutes). Add 1 cup broth; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 5 minutes). Stir in 1 tablespoon sage. Reduce heat to medium. Return chops to pan; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, turning once.

To prepare polenta, bring milk and 1 can broth to a boil. Gradually stir in polenta and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 2 minutes. Serve polenta immediately with chops and sauce.

Calories: 404

Pork Medallions with Apricot-Orange Sauce

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 pork slices and 1/4 cup sauce)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, cut into 8 (1-inch-thick) slices
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup thinly sliced onion
• 1/2 cup dried apricots, sliced
• 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Preparation

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork evenly with salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add pork to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove from pan; keep warm.

Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in pan. Add onion to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in apricots, broth, juice, garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; stir in parsley. Serve sauce with pork.

Calories:

236

Hickory Planked Pork Tenderloin

So very easy to make and incredibly tender and delicious. You HAVE to try this!
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Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 3 ounces pork and 1/3 cup potatoes)

Ingredients

• 1 (15 x 6 1/2 x 3/8-inch) hickory grilling plank
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
• 2 cups (1/4-inch-thick) slices red potato (about 8 ounces)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Immerse and soak plank in water for 1 hour; drain.

To prepare grill for indirect grilling, heat one side of grill to high heat.

Combine mustard, honey, pepper, rosemary, and garlic, stirring well with a whisk. Brush half of the mustard mixture over pork.

Place the potato in a microwave-safe bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at high 1 minute. Add the remaining mustard mixture and juice; toss gently to coat.

Place plank on grill rack over high heat; grill 5 minutes or until lightly charred. Carefully turn plank over; move to cool side of grill. Place pork in the middle of charred side of plank; arrange potato mixture around pork in a single layer. Cover and grill for 20 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 160° (slightly pink).

Nutritional Information

Calories:216 (22% from fat)

Cooking Light, JUNE 2003

Pork Au Poivre

Total time: 27 minutes
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 3 ounces pork and 2 tablespoons sauce)
Ingredients
1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
Cooking spray
1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation
Preheat oven to 425°.
Slice the pork lengthwise, cutting to, but not through, the other side. Open halves, laying pork flat. Sprinkle each side of pork with 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Heat oil a large ovenproof skillet coated with cooking spray. Add pork; cook for 2 minutes on each side. Place the pan in oven, and bake at 425° for 12 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 160° (slightly pink). Remove pork from pan; keep warm.
Add broth and remaining ingredients to pan; stir well with a whisk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook until reduced to 1/2 cup (for about 3 minutes).

Calories:
162 (32% from fat)
Cooking Light, JUNE 2001

Pulled Pork

Ingredients:
Pork Shoulder
BBQ Sauce (whatever's your favorite)

PREPARATION:
Place meat in crock pot and cook for 8-10 on low or 5-6 on high.
In the last 3o minutes, use two forks to pull the meat apart.
Add BBQ Sauce and cook another 30 minutes.

Ready to eat.
Can be frozen in portion size containers and microwaved later.

Kung Pao Pork

Yield 6 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup pork mixture and 1 cup rice)
Ingredients
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound pork tenderloin
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
8 dried whole red chiles
2 cups coarsely chopped green bell pepper
3/4 cup vertically sliced onion
1 teaspoon minced peeled gingerroot
1/2 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts
6 cups hot cooked rice
Preparation
Combine first 8 ingredients in a small bowl; stir until well-blended. Set aside.
Trim fat from pork. Cut pork into 1-inch cubes. Combine pork, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce in a bowl; stir well. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes.
Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add chiles; stir-fry 1 minute or until blackened. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon; set aside. Add remaining oil and pork mixture to pan; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add bell pepper, onion, and gingerroot; stir-fry 1 minute or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add sherry mixture; stir-fry 1 minute or until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in chiles and peanuts. Serve over rice.

Calories: 449 (23% from fat)
Stella Fong and Lily Loh, Cooking Light, MAY 1996

Grilled Teriyaki Pork Chops

Yield 4 servings (serving size: 1 pork chop and 1/2 cup salsa)
Ingredients
4 (6-ounce) center-cut pork chops (about 3/4 inch thick)
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons minced shallots
2 tablespoons dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
Cooking spray
Summery Peach Salsa
Preparation
Trim fat from pork. Combine pork and next 7 ingredients (pork through garlic) in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 4 hours, turning bag occasionally. Remove pork from bag, reserving marinade.
Prepare grill.
Place pork on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; cook 7 minutes on each side or until done, basting frequently with reserved marinade. Serve with Summery Peach Salsa.

Calories: 315 (36% from fat)
Cooking Light, JULY 1999

Hoisin Pork and Snow Pea Stir-Fry

Yield 4 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup noodles and about 1 cup pork mixture)
Ingredients
4 ounces uncooked rice noodles or rice
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided
1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed and thinly sliced
3/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon honey
4 teaspoons dark sesame oil, divided
3 cups snow peas, trimmed (about 1/2 pound)
1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper
1 tablespoon bottled ground fresh ginger
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped green onions
Preparation
Prepare rice noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and keep warm.
Combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce and pork, tossing to coat. Set aside.
Combine remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, broth, hoisin, cornstarch, and honey in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk until smooth.
Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork mixture to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until browned. Remove pork from pan. Add remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil to pan. Stir in peas, bell pepper, ginger, and garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Return pork mixture to pan; stir in broth mixture. Simmer 2 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and stir in green onions. Serve pork mixture over the noodles.

Calories: 395
David Bonom, Cooking Light, NOVEMBER 2006

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