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Carne de Puerco con Nopales

Carne de Puerco con Nopales is a delicious and hearty prep meal made with braised pork ribs in a scrumptious chili sauce and mixed with Mexican cactus. Serve INGREDIENTS ▢ 2 lbs pork ribs (or any other meat you prefer) ▢ 1 – 15 oz jar Doña Maria nopalitos ▢ 2 Tbsp lard ( or […]

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ASADO DE PUERCO

INGREDIENTS ▢ 3 pounds pork shoulder (see above for alternatives) ▢ Salt ▢ 3 avocado leaves, or bay leaves ▢ 1/4 cup lard, bacon fat or oil ▢ 100 grams dried guajillo chiles, 3.5 ounces ▢ 100 grams dried pasilla or ancho chiles, 3.5 ounces ▢ 10 grams arbol or cascabel chiles, about 5 to […]

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Pork Steaks

This pork steak recipe is from my mom. She came up with this recipe when I was a child, and it’s the only way I can eat green onions. Ingredients ¼ cup butter ¼ cup soy sauce 1 bunch green onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 pork butt steaks Directions Melt butter in a […]

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Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin Medallions

This is a classic way to cook pork tenderloin medallions on a stovetop. Pan-seared pork tenderloin is perfect when sliced and served over salad, roasted potatoes, in a wrap or as a hearty appetizer on its own. You could cook the tenderloin and then slice it, but then you would miss the crispy seared coating […]

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Curried Pork & Vegetable Stir-Fry

Ginger, cardamom and curry powder are just some of the many spices that lend flavor to the pork in this 30-minute dinner. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon ground […]

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Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin Medallions

This is a classic way to cook pork tenderloin medallions on a stovetop. Pan-seared pork tenderloin is perfect when sliced and served over salad, roasted potatoes, in a wrap or as a hearty appetizer on its own. You could cook the tenderloin and then slice it, but then you would miss the crispy seared coating […]

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Baked Pork Chops

These juicy baked pork chops are well-seasoned and so easy to make. The seasoning mix is savory and versatile: make a double batch to save time the next time you make baked pork chops, or use the extra on chicken or steak. Ingredients 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder […]

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Sweet & Sour Pork with a Sesame Crust

You’ll recognize the flavors of sesame, soy and white pepper from the beloved restaurant dish that inspired this recipe for sweet and sour (boneless) pork chops. White pepper is more mild and earthy than black pepper, but either will work here. Ingredients 1 pound thin, boneless pork chops, trimmed ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground […]

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Pork Medallions with Fennel-Apple Slaw

Ingredients 1 (6-oz.) sweet potato, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 1 (1-lb.) pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1/2-in.-thick slices 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup hard apple cider or regular cider 2 tablespoons grainy mustard 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 […]

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Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Onions

Ingredients 2 (1 1/2 pound) pork tenderloins 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, or more as needed 3 medium Granny Smith apples – peeled, cored, and sliced into eighths 2 medium sweet onions, sliced vertically 3 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to […]