Most home cooks are looking to wow
their mealtime guests but have less
and less time to do so. Now with the
help of pork, you can spring out of
old habits by not sacrificing taste for
time. Pork practically prepares itself
and is a versatile option that pairs well
with many flavors. To help save time
and ignite taste, enjoy these recipes
featuring few ingredients that can be
prepared in 30 minutes or less.
Know Your Pork Cuts
Loin
Blade
Boston-style
Shoulder
Shoulder Roast
Ground Pork
Tenderloin
Pork Chops
Ribs:
Back Ribs
Country-style Ribs
Roasts:
Loin Roast
Rib Roast (rack of pork)
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Thai Pork
Pizza
This Asian-inspired pizza
is perfect for a party or
a quick weeknight meal.
Serve as part of a party
buffet or as a meal with a
fresh salad and fruit.
Nutrition Information per Serving:
Calories: 520
Fat: 21 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g Cholesterol: 50 mg
Sodium: 1260 mg Carbohydrates: 53 g
Protein: 30 g
Fiber: 3 g
Hampanadas
Get more “bang for your
buck” by incorporating
your spare ham into
festive favorites like
a Spanish-inspired
hampanada recipe.
Nutrition Information per Serving:
Calories: 310
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g Cholesterol: 10 mg
Sodium: 440 mg
Carbohydrates: 36 g
Protein: 7 g
Fiber: 1 g
Mandarin
Pork Salad
Teriyaki-flavored
tenderloin, oranges and
edamame marry well with
a ginger or soy dressing –
a lean, healthful lunch!
Nutrition Information per Serving:
Calories: 440
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 2.5 g Cholesterol: 50 mg
Sodium: 960 mg
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Protein: 35 g
Fiber: 5 g
Ham and Spaghetti
Alfredo
Adding leftover ham gives
a protein punch to classic
Alfredo. A big green salad
and breadsticks round out
the meal, ideal for family
weeknight dinners.
Nutrition Information per Serving:
Calories: 440
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g Cholesterol: 55 mg
Sodium: 1050 mg Carbohydrates: 51 g
Protein: 28 g
Fiber: 3 g
Arm Picnic
Shoulder
Shoulder Roast
Smoked Hocks
Shanks
Side
Leg
Spareribs
Bacon
Cured Ham
Fresh Leg
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MEALS IN
MINUTES
EASY
Heat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Place the pizza crust on a baking sheet.
Spread the peanut sauce onto the crust.
Sprinkle with pea pods and carrots.
Thai Pork Pizza
Time: 5 minutes prep, 25 minutes cook
Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet and
heat over medium-high heat. Sprinkle
the pork chops with salt and pepper.
Add the pork chops to the skillet and
cook 6-8 minutes until browned and
internal temperature reaches 155
degrees F. Let stand 5 minutes.
2 boneless pork chops, ¾ inch thick
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 (15 ounces) prepared pizza crust
½ cup Thai peanut sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup pea pods, thinly sliced
¼ cup shredded carrots
Chopped cilantro, if desired
Cut into thin slices. Arrange on the
pizza crust. Cover with cheese.
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Bake 12-14 minutes or until the cheese
is melted and bubbly. Let stand
5 minutes before slicing.
Sprinkle with chopped cilantro
if desired.
Serves 4.
Hampanadas
Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Time: 15 minutes prep, 15 minutes bake
1 cup cooked ham, finely chopped
1 package (15 ounces) refrigerated pie crusts,
softened as directed on the package
½ cup raisins
8 teaspoons honey mustard
4 teaspoons onion, finely chopped
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Remove one crust from the pouch
and unroll onto lightly floured work
surface. Roll into 12-inch round. Cut
four 5-inch circles from dough.
Spread 1 teaspoon mustard onto half
of each round. Top with 2 tablespoons
ham, 1 tablespoon raisins and ½
teaspoon onion. Brush edges of dough
with water. Fold each in half and press
edges tightly to seal. Cut three slits
into top of dough. Place hampanadas
on large baking sheet. Repeat.
Bake 15-18 minutes or until golden
brown. Cool slightly before serving.
Makes 8.
Mandarin Pork Salad
Time: 5 minutes prep
1 COOKED teriyaki-flavored pork tenderloin (about
1 pound), chilled, thinly sliced
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
8 cups assorted salad greens
1 package (10 ounces) cooked edamame
²⁄³ cup sesame ginger dressing or Asian dressing
¼ cup slivered almonds, toasted
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Toss salad greens, oranges and
edamame with ⅓ cup dressing. Divide
onto serving plates. Arrange pork
slices over the salad and drizzle with
the remaining dressing.
Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon
almonds.
Add ½ cup shredded matchstick
carrots or ¼ cup dried cranberries for
nutrition and color, if desired.
To roast tenderloin, heat oven to 450
degrees F. Place tenderloin on a rack
in a shallow pan. Roast until internal
temperature reaches 155 degrees F. in
center of pork. Cool to room temperature and chill. Cut into thin slices.
Serves 4 to 6.
Ham and Spaghetti Alfredo
Time: 5 minutes prep, 15 minutes cook
½ pound cooked ham, cut into ½-inch cubes
8 ounces spaghetti
2 cups broccoli florets
1 container (10 ounces) light Alfredo sauce
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Cook spaghetti in a 5-quart saucepan
according to the package directions.
Add the broccoli florets 2 minutes
before spaghetti is al dente. (Use the
cooking time given on the spaghetti
package as a guideline.) Drain and
keep warm.
Add the ham, Alfredo sauce and
pepper flakes to the pan and heat over
medium heat until warmed, about
1 minute. Return the spaghetti and
broccoli to the pan and toss to mix.
Spoon onto individual serving plates.
Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and
freshly grated pepper.
Serves 4.
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