Pork Loin Boneless Roast w/ Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes
May 16, 2013 at 5:33 PM | Posted in Bob Evan's, greenbeans, pot roast | 2 CommentsTags: Bob Evans Mashed, cook, Ice cream, Kroger, Mashed potato, Mashed Potatoes, Pork, Pork loin
Today’s Menu: Pork Loin Boneless Roast w/ Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes
Sort of a long day, I had some routine blood work done a couple of days ago while at a checkup with my new family doctor and I was 
told today that the blood work came back showing an elevated Liver count. Which is more than likely being caused by the Cholesterol Meds I’m taking. But when I hear of something off or not normal it always brings back some real bad memories. Staying positive, go back to the Doc on Wednesday. Then on top of that I got a letter stating that my Anthem Medicare Supplement insurance was going up $12.02 a month. Plus because I’m not 65 no other options are available so I’m at their mercy, pay it or don’t have any. I’ve had better days! on a more positive note, for dinner I prepared a Pork Loin Boneless Roast w/ Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes.
I purchased the Roast from Kroger yesterday, a Pork Loin Boneless Roast with a JB’s Fat Boy Premium Rub already on it. To prepare it I laid the Roast out for about 20 minutes to get it to room temperature. I placed the roast in a shallow pan and roast in a 350 degrees F. oven for 1 hour (about 20 minutes per pound), until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145 degrees F. Removed it from oven; let rest about 10 minutes before slicing to served. It will serve about 6-7, with leftovers! The Roast came out moist and delicious, the JB’s Fat Boy Rub gave it a great flavor. The juice and drippings from the Roast were incredible! I also had a side of the JB’s Fat Boy Haugwaush Sauce on the side for dipping but used very little because I kept readding the juices and drippings to the Roast and it needed no other flavor or seasoning.
I made a couple of sides to go with the Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Brown Mushroom Gravy, and Cut Green Beans. The Mashed Potatoes were my favorite, Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes. The Gravy was Heinz Brown Mushroom Gravy and the Beans were Del Monte Less Sodium Cut Green Beans. A hearty and delicious dinner to end sort of a bad day. For dessert later a Skinny Cow Ice Cream Fudge Bar.
Breaded Pork Chop w/ Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and Artisan Harvest Grain Baked Bread
April 15, 2013 at 5:12 PM | Posted in green tea, greenbeans, pork chops | Leave a commentTags: Baking, Canola, Egg Beater, Green Bean, Mashed potato, Meijer, Pork, Pork chop
Today’s Menu: Breaded Pork Chop w/ Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and Artisan Harvest Grain Baked Bread
I’ve used this recipe for Breaded Pork Chops several times now, it came from an issue of Taste of Home/ Simple and Delicious. I love 
the Taste of Home various magazines and their recipes. To make the Breaded Chops I’ll need 1/4 cup Egg Beater‘s, 1/4 cup 2% milk, 1/2 cup crushed low fat saltines crackers, 2 boneless pork loin chops (1-inch thick and 4 ounces each), and 1 tablespoon Canola Oil. Then to prepare them is quite easy; in a shallow bowl, combine Egg Beater’s and milk. Place cracker crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip each pork chop in egg mixture, then coat with cracker crumbs, patting to make a thick coating. In a large skillet, cook chops in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving. The Chops came out moist and delicious and the saltines made a great crust for the Chops. I’ve left the original recipe, which makes 6 Chops, and the link to the Taste of Home website at the end of the post.
To go with the Chops it was leftovers. Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes and the Green Beans leftover from last night. Just reheat and served. I also baked a loaf of Meijer Bakery Artisan Harvest Grain Bread. Just love the fresh taste of their bread. For dessert later a Healthy Choice Vanilla Bean Frozen Yogurt.
Breaded Pork Chops Recipe
Ingredients
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 cups crushed saltine crackers
6 boneless pork loin chops (1-inch thick and 4 ounces each)
1/4 cup canola oil
Directions
In a shallow bowl, combine egg and milk. Place cracker crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip each pork chop in egg mixture, then coat with cracker crumbs, patting to make a thick coating.
In a large skillet, cook chops in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1 serving (1 each) equals 317 calories, 18 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 92 mg cholesterol, 246 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 25 g protein.
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Breaded-Pork-Chops
Breaded Pork Chops w/ Mashed Potatoes and Pork Gravy, Green Beans, and…
April 8, 2013 at 5:11 PM | Posted in Bob Evan's, greenbeans, pork chops | Leave a commentTags: Canola, cook, Egg Beater, Green Bean, Home, Mixer (cooking), Pork, Pork chop
Today’s Menu: Breaded Pork Chops w/ Mashed Potatoes and Pork Gravy, Green Beans, and Whole Grain Bread
Flowers are coming up and the buds on the trees are coming out. We’ve been getting a good mix of sun and rain showers and it shows 
outside as everything is getting Spring like! For dinner tonight I prepared Breaded Pork Chops w/ Mashed Potatoes and Pork Gravy, Green Beans, and Whole Grain Bread.
The Breaded Pork Chops came from an issue of Taste of Home/ Simple and Delicious. I love the Taste of Home various magazines. Their always full of great ideas and recipes. To make the Breaded Chops I’ll need 1/4 cup Egg Beater‘s, 1/4 cup 2% milk, 1/2 cup crushed low fat saltines crackers, 2 boneless pork loin chops (1-inch thick and 4 ounces each), and 1 tablespoon Canola Oil. Then to prepare them is quite easy; in a shallow bowl, combine Egg Beater’s and milk. Place cracker crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip each pork chop in egg mixture, then coat with cracker crumbs, patting to make a thick coating. In a large skillet, cook chops in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving. The Chops came out moist and delicious and the saltines made a great crust for the Chops. I’ve left the original recipe, which makes 6 Chops, and the link to the Taste of Home website at the end of the post.
To go with the Chops I prepared some Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes, Just heat in the microwave for a total of 6 minutes and you have some of the best Mashed Potatoes there are. Served it with Heinz Brown Pork Gravy. I also heated up a can of Del Monte Low Sodium Cut Green Beans and had a couple of slices of Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread. For dessert later a Jello Sugarless Double Chocolate pudding.
Breaded Pork Chops Recipe
Ingredients
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 cups crushed saltine crackers
6 boneless pork loin chops (1-inch thick and 4 ounces each)
1/4 cup canola oil
Directions
In a shallow bowl, combine egg and milk. Place cracker crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip each pork chop in egg mixture, then coat with cracker crumbs, patting to make a thick coating.
In a large skillet, cook chops in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1 serving (1 each) equals 317 calories, 18 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 92 mg cholesterol, 246 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 25 g protein.
Breaded Pork Chops w/ Sour Cream Potatoes,Green Beans, and…
March 4, 2013 at 6:19 PM | Posted in Aunt Millie's, baking, Egg Beaters, pork chops, potatoes | 4 CommentsTags: Canola, cook, Grain Bread, Mashed potato, Pork, Pork chop, Potato, Sour cream, Whole grain
Today’s Menu: Breaded Pork Chops w/ Sour Cream Potatoes,Green Beans, and Whole Grain Bread
A beautiful, sunny, perfect day out today! The sun has been out since dawn and it’s about 40 degrees. So nice I took my Hoveround out and went around the block, felt great getting out. For dinner tonight I came across a couple of new recipes; Breaded Pork Chops and Sour Cream Potatoes. So for dinner tonight I prepared Breaded Pork Chops w/ Sour Cream Potatoes,Green Beans, and Whole Grain Bread.
The Breaded Pork Chops and Sour Cream Potatoes came from a current issue of Taste of Home/ Simple and Delicious. I love the Taste of Home various magazines. Their always full of great ideas and recipes. To make the Breaded Chops I’ll need 1/4 cup Egg Beater‘s, 1/4 cup 2% milk, 1/2 cup crushed low fat saltines crackers, 2 boneless pork loin chops (1-inch thick and 4 ounces each), and 1 tablespoon canola oil. Then to prepare them is quite easy; in a shallow bowl, combine Egg Beater’s and milk. Place cracker crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip each pork chop in egg mixture, then coat with cracker crumbs, patting to make a thick coating. In a large skillet, cook chops in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving. The Chops came out moist and delicious and the saltines made a great crust for the Chops. I’ve left the original recipe, which makes 6 Chops, and the link to the Taste of Home website at the end of the post.
Then for the Sour Cream Potatoes I’ll need 10 medium red potatoes, peeled and quartered, 1 package (4 ounces) low fat cream cheese (cubed), 1/2 cup (8 ounces) reduced fat sour cream, 1/4 cup 2% milk, 2 tablespoons butter, Blue Bonnet Light Stick Butter (divided), 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes, 1-1/4 teaspoons garlic salt, and 1/4 teaspoon paprika.Then to prepare it In a shallow bowl, combine egg and milk. To cut back on calories and carbs I only used half the amount of sour cream and cream cheese that the original recipe calls for, and it came out fine. Place cracker crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip each pork chop in egg mixture, then coat with cracker crumbs, patting to make a thick coating. In a large skillet, cook chops in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving. Another winning recipe from Taste of Home! The Mashed potatoes came out rich and creamy with just a hint of heat. I’ve left this recipe also at the end of the post.
I also heated up a single serving can of Del Monte Cut Green Beans and had Aunt Millie’s Light Whiole Grain Bread. For dessert later a Healthy Choice Chocolate Swirl Frozen Yogurt.
Breaded Pork Chops Recipe
Ingredients
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 cups crushed saltine crackers
6 boneless pork loin chops (1-inch thick and 4 ounces each)
1/4 cup canola oil
Directions
In a shallow bowl, combine egg and milk. Place cracker crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip each pork chop in egg mixture, then coat with cracker crumbs, patting to make a thick coating.
In a large skillet, cook chops in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1 serving (1 each) equals 317 calories, 18 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 92 mg cholesterol, 246 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 25 g protein.
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Breaded-Pork-Chops
Sour Cream Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
10 medium red potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1-1/4 teaspoons garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Directions
Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain.
In a large bowl, mash the potatoes. Add the cream cheese, sour cream, milk, 1 tablespoon butter, parsley and garlic salt; beat until smooth.
Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Dot with remaining butter; sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6-8 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1 serving (1 cup) equals 288 calories, 18 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 59 mg cholesterol, 423 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.
BBQ Baked Pork Chop w/ Sliced New Potatoes, Seasoned Blackeye Peas, and…
February 28, 2013 at 6:01 PM | Posted in BBQ, beans, JB's Fatboy Sauces and Rub, potatoes | 1 CommentTags: Barbecue, Blackeye Peas, Dietary fiber, Margaret Holmes, Pork, Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, Saturated fat, Trans fat
Today’s Menu: BBQ Baked Pork Chop w/ Sliced New Potatoes, Seasoned Blackeye Peas, and Whole Grain Bread
Not much going on around here today and outside it’s gloomy, cold, and snow flurries, BLAH! For dinner I prepared a BBQ Baked Pork Chop w/ Sliced New Potatoes, Seasoned Blackeye Peas, and Whole Grain Bread.
I had a Center Cut Pork Loin Chop in the freezer that I set out over night in the fridge to thaw. About noon today I marinated it in JB’s Fat Boy HaugWaush BBQ Sauce until I was ready to bake it. To prepare I baked it a small broiler pan that has a rack in it. After I preheated the oven to 400 degrees I baked the Chop for minutes, until the temperature reached 165 degrees. The Chop came out moist and flavorful. The JB’s Fat Boy Sauces are the best, whether it’s Pork, Chicken, or Beef their sauces are hard to beat.
For side dishes I had Del Monte Sliced New Potatoes, Margaret Holmes Seasoned Blackeye Peas, and a baked small castiron skillet of Martha White Cornbread. For the Potatoes and Blackeye Peas just empty the cans into a small sauce pan and heat and serve. The Cornbread was made with Martha White Brand Corn Meal. For dessert later a Jello Sugarless Dark Chocolate Pudding.
Martha White Cornbread
The Martha White Corn Meal
White Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix. Self Rising White Enriched with Hot Rize®
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 3 Tbsp (31g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 110
Calories from Fat 5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g1%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Sodium 440mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 22g7%
Dietary Fiber 2g6%
Protein 2g
Calcium2%Iron6%Thiamin10%Riboflavin6%Niacin6%Folic Acid15%
Leftovers: Sweet & Sour Pork w/ Sliced Chestnuts, Mini Carrots, and…
February 4, 2013 at 6:20 PM | Posted in leftovers | 1 CommentTags: Canola, Chicken, Dole Diced Pineapple, Mini Carrots, Pork, Sauce, Sweet & Sour Pork, Sweet and sour sauce
Today’s Menu: Leftovers – Sweet & Sour Pork w/ Sliced Chestnuts, Mini Carrots, and Diced Pineapple
Not much happening in the kitchen today but the microwave! It was leftovers for dinner tonight, Sweet & Sour Pork w/ Sliced Chestnuts, Mini Carrots, and Diced Pineapple. Every Monday is clear the Fridge Day of leftovers around here. The garbage runs early Tuesday mornings so anything not bottled, canned, or sealed is out of there on Monday. Everything warmed up great and tasted as good as the first time. Anyway below is a repost of Sweet & Sour Pork w/ Sliced Chestnuts, Mini Carrots, and Diced Pineapple dinner from the other day, Later!
What better way to warm up a snowy day than a big serving of Sweet & Sour Pork w/ Sliced Chestnuts, Mini Carrots, and Diced Pineapple. I prepared a La Choy Creations Sweet & Sour Chicken Dinner Kit, but I substituted Pork for the Chicken.
The dinner kit comes; with 1 can pineapple and red peppers in a sweet & sour sauce, and 1 packet pre-measured long grain rice. I added 1 lb. of boneless Pork Chops (trimmed of fat and cut into 1/2″ pieces), 2 tbsp Canola Oil (for cooking Pork), and 1 1/2 cups water. Boil the rice, fry the Pork in 1 tablespoon of Canola Oil, add your sauces, fix any sides you would like, and serve the Pork on top of the bed of rice. I’ve left the full instructions at the end of the post. It came out delicious! The Sweet &Sour Sauce is just flat out fantastic. It has a perfect blending of spices, pineapple, and red peppers. It makes 5-6 servings and it’s 320 calories and 45 carbs.
I used Boneless Pork Chops, purchased from Walmart, that I trimmed the fat from and then cut into 1/2″ cubes. Along with the Sweet & Sour Pork I added 1 can of Sliced Water Chestnuts with the Pork and Sauce and sides of Dole Diced Pineapple, and boiled Mini Carrots. The Pork was just as good, if not better, than the Chicken. Pork and pineapple are a great combo, but what doesn’t go good with pineapple! I’m hooked on these La Choy Creations Dinners! Excellent and filling dinner! I left the original recipe, with the Chicken, below. For dessert/snack later I made some Hidden Valley Ranch Chip Dip using 1 packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Mix and Daisy Reduced Fat Sour Cream. I used Ruffles Light Fat Free Chips.
La Choy Creations Sweet & Sour Chicken
Ingredients:
1 Sweet & Sour La Choy Dinner Kit
1 Can Sliced Water Chestnuts
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 tablespoons cooking oil, Canola oil
1 1/2 cups water
Any side dishes of your choice
Instructions:
* Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Add Rice. Cover and reduce heat to low and cook 10 minutes or until Rice is tender and water absorbed.
* Cut 1 lb. boneless skinless Chicken into 1/2″ pieces.
* Heat 10 inch non-stick skillet over medium high heat
* Add 2 tablespoons oil to skillet. Add Pork and cook 6 – 7 minutes or until Chicken reaches temperature of 165 * F.
* Add Sauce to Chicken, heat 1 minute or until sauce is warmed. Serve over prepared Rice.
* Serve with your favorite Asian side dish. I with Dole Diced Pineapples and a small package of Mini Carrots
Sweet & Sour Chicken Family Meal
Sweet & Sour Chicken
La Choy Creations™ Sweet & Sour Chicken brings the best of both worlds together: Savory red peppers and juicy, sweet pineapple are coated with a specially seasoned sweet and sour sauce. Simply cook the chicken in the sauce and serve it over prepared rice for an easy way to make a quick meal.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup prepared (227g)
Servings Per Container about 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320Calories from Fat 40
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 490mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 13g
Protein 24g
Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 6% Iron 15%
Sweet & Sour Pork w/ Sliced Chestnuts, Mini Carrots, and Diced Pineapple
February 2, 2013 at 6:57 PM | Posted in carrots, pineapples, pork chops, rice | 2 CommentsTags: Canola, Chicken, Dole Diced Pineapple, Pork, Rice, Saturated fat, Sauce, Sweet and sour sauce
Today’s Menu: Sweet & Sour Pork w/ Sliced Chestnuts, Mini Carrots, and Diced Pineapple
Woke up to a Winter Wonderland this morning! A fresh 3 ” on the ground and more to come. So what better way to warm up on the inside than a big serving of Sweet & Sour Pork w/ Sliced Chestnuts, Mini Carrots, and Diced Pineapple. With everyone healthy, hibernating, and hungry I prepared a La Choy Creations Sweet & Sour Chicken Dinner Kit, but I substituted Pork for the Chicken.
The dinner kit comes; with 1 can pineapple and red peppers in a sweet & sour sauce, and 1 packet pre-measured long grain rice. I added 1 lb. of boneless Pork Chops (trimmed of fat and cut into 1/2″ pieces), 2 tbsp Canola Oil (for cooking Pork), and 1 1/2 cups water. Boil the rice, fry the Pork in 1 tablespoon of Canola Oil, add your sauces, fix any sides you would like, and serve the Pork on top of the bed of rice. I’ve left the full instructions at the end of the post. It came out delicious! The Sweet &Sour Sauce is just flat out fantastic. It has a perfect blending of spices, pineapple, and red peppers. It makes 5-6 servings and it’s 320 calories and 45 carbs.
I used Boneless Pork Chops, purchased from Walmart, that I trimmed the fat from and then cut into 1/2″ cubes. Along with the Sweet & Sour Pork I added 1 can of Sliced Water Chestnuts with the Pork and Sauce and sides of Dole Diced Pineapple, and boiled Mini Carrots. The Pork was just as good, if not better, than the Chicken. Pork and pineapple are a great combo, but what doesn’t go good with pineapple! I’m hooked on these La Choy Creations Dinners! Excellent and filling dinner! I left the original recipe, with the Chicken, below. For dessert/snack later I made some Hidden Valley Ranch Chip Dip using 1 packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Mix and Daisy Reduced Fat Sour Cream. I used Ruffles Light Fat Free Chips.
La Choy Creations Sweet & Sour Chicken
Ingredients:
1 Sweet & Sour La Choy Dinner Kit
1 Can Sliced Water Chestnuts
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 tablespoons cooking oil, Canola oil
1 1/2 cups water
Any side dishes of your choice
Instructions:
* Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Add Rice. Cover and reduce heat to low and cook 10 minutes or until Rice is tender and water absorbed.
* Cut 1 lb. boneless skinless Chicken into 1/2″ pieces.
* Heat 10 inch non-stick skillet over medium high heat
* Add 2 tablespoons oil to skillet. Add Pork and cook 6 – 7 minutes or until Chicken reaches temperature of 165 * F.
* Add Sauce to Chicken, heat 1 minute or until sauce is warmed. Serve over prepared Rice.
* Serve with your favorite Asian side dish. I with Dole Diced Pineapples and a small package of Mini Carrots
Sweet & Sour Chicken Family Meal
Sweet & Sour Chicken
La Choy Creations™ Sweet & Sour Chicken brings the best of both worlds together: Savory red peppers and juicy, sweet pineapple are coated with a specially seasoned sweet and sour sauce. Simply cook the chicken in the sauce and serve it over prepared rice for an easy way to make a quick meal.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup prepared (227g)
Servings Per Container about 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320Calories from Fat 40
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 490mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 13g
Protein 24g
Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 6% Iron 15%
http://www.lachoy.com/products/family-meals.jsp
Spicy Pop Pulled Pork Sandwich w/ Twice-Baked New Potatoes
December 31, 2012 at 6:41 PM | Posted in baking, cheese, pork roast, potatoes, pulled pork | 1 CommentTags: Black pepper, Boston butt, Chipotle Peppers, Dinner, Dutch oven, Monterey Jack, Olive oil, Onion, Pepper, Pork, Pork Shoulder, Sea salt
Today’s Menu: Spicy Pop Pulled Pork Sandwich w/ Twice-Baked New Potatoes
Ending 2012 with a bang for dinner! Prepared a couple of new recipes for dinner, Spicy Pop Pulled Pork Sandwich w/ Twice-Baked New 
Potatoes. Sounds good, tasted even better! Both recipes are based on recipes from The Food Networks Ree Drummond (Pioneer Woman). If you’re looking for two delicious recipes look no further!
I made substitutions from the original recipes where I could to cut calories and carbs. For the Spicy Pop Pulled Pork I used Diet Dr. Pepper, Splenda Brown Sugar, and also added Garlic to the recipe. Then on the Twice-Baked New Potatoes I used Extra Virgin Olive Oil to coat the Potatoes with, Philly Fat Free Cream Cheese, and Daisy Reduced Fat Sour Cream.
I put the Pork in the oven about 11:00 am and by 2:00 pm the aroma had filled the kitchen! Interesting recipe. You have your Pork Shoulder (Boston Butt), Onions, Garlic, Diet Dr. Pepper, 1 can Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce, Splenda Brown Sugar, and Sea Salt and Pepper. Is that a combination of Ingredients or not! But it all works, It tasted incredible! The flavor was spot on. You had heat from the Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce and then the sweetness of Brown Sugar and Diet Dr. Pepper. After 6 hours I removed the Pork Shoulder, it was very tender, and used 2 forks to shred it and then put it back in its own juices until we were ready to make our sandwiches. Served them on a Healthy Life Whole Grain Bun.
Now for the Twice-Baked New Potatoes. I purchased some medium-sized New Potatoes at Kroger early this morning. I first preheated
Ready for the second baking
the oven to 375 degrees F. I then drizzled the Potatoes with the Extra Virgin Olive Oil and tossed them to coat. Roasted them until the potatoes were tender and the skin was slightly crisp, about 20 to 25 minutes. Then using a spoon to remove the insides, leaving a small margin of potato intact. To the scooped out potatoes, add the Monterey Jack, cream cheese, sour cream, chives, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Mashed until the mixture was totally smooth. Give it a taste and add more salt if necessary. I then scooped the mixture into the potato shells. At this point you can cover and refrigerate them until dinnertime. Before rebaking I topped each one with Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese then when you’re ready, bake the potatoes in the oven until golden brown on top. The potatoes came out creamy and delicious! The Pork along with these Potatoes makes one delicious dinner! For dessert much later a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Pudding topped with Cool Whip Free.
Spicy Pop Pulled Pork
Ingredients:
1 Onions, peeled and quartered
4 Cloves of Garlic
1 – 2 1/2 lb. Pork Butt (pork shoulder roast)
Sea Salt and freshly Gound Black Peppercorn
One 11-ounce can Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
2 cans Pop (I use Diet Dr Pepper)
4 packed tablespoons Brown Sugar or 2 Tbls Splenda Brown Sugar
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
Start by placing the onion quarters and garlic cloves in the bottom of a Dutch Oven. Sprinkle the pork with salt and pepper, and then place on top of the onions. Pour the chipotle peppers over the top, and then crack open the cans of pop and pour them over the whole thing. Add the brown sugar to the liquid and stir.
Cover the Dutch Oven, put in the oven and cook for at least 6 hours, flipping the roast 2 or 3 times during the cooking process. When it’s done, the pork will be dark and weird and wonderful. It’ll also be fork-tender. That’s when you know it’s done.
Remove the meat from the Dutch Oven and shred completely. Then return the meat to the Dutch Oven and keep in the juice until you need it. Divine!
Twice-Baked New Potatoes
Ingredients:
12 new potatoes
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 1/2 cups fresh grated Monterey Jack cheese
4 ounces Philly Fat Free Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup Daisy Reduced Fat Sour Cream
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh Chives
1 Clove Garlic, pressed
Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Drizzle the potatoes with the olive oil and toss them to coat. Roast until the potatoes are tender and the skin is slightly crisp, 20 to 25 minutes.
Use a spoon or small scoop to remove the insides, leaving a small margin of potato intact.
To the scooped out potatoes, add the Monterey Jack, cream cheese, sour cream, chives, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Mash until the mixture is totally smooth. Give it a taste and add more salt if necessary.
Scoop the mixture into the potato shells. At this point you can cover and refrigerate them until dinnertime. When you’re ready, bake the potatoes in the oven until golden brown on top.
* I topped my Potatoes with Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese before rebaking them.*
http://www.foodnetwork.com/ree-drummond/index.html
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/spicy-pop-pulled-pork-recipe/index.html
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/twice-baked-new-potatoes-recipe/index.html
New Year’s Day Tradition – Black-Eyed Peas and Greens
December 28, 2012 at 10:40 AM | Posted in beans, cooking, Food | 6 CommentsTags: Black-Eyed- Pea, Hoppin' John, New Year, Pea, Pork, Rosh Hashanah, Sephardi Jews, Southern United States
New Year’s Day Tradition – Black-Eyed Peas and Greens
On New Year’s Day, you’ll find people throughout the South eating black-eyed peas and greens. Many former Southerners have spread this tradition to other parts of the country. If this tradition is new to you, you probably have lots of questions – how did the tradition start? What do the foods symbolize? How do I cook them? Here are some answers to get you started.
Eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s has been considered good luck for at least 1,500 years. According to a portion of the Talmud 
written around 500 A.D., it was Jewish custom at the time to eat black-eyed peas in celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. It’s possible that the tradition arrived in America with Sephardic Jews, who first arrived in Georgia in the 1730s. Common folklore tells that the tradition spread after the Civil War. The Northern Army considered the black-eyed peas to be suitable only for animals, so they didn’t carry away or destroy the crops.
There are a variety of explanations for the symbolism of black-eyed peas. One is that eating these simple legumes demonstrates humility and a lack of vanity. The humble nature of the black-eyed pea is echoed by the old expression, “Eat poor on New Year’s, and eat fat the rest of the year.” Another explanation is that dried beans loosely resemble coins. Yet another is that because dried beans greatly expand in volume, they symbolize expanding wealth.
Clearly, a lot of people closely associate good luck with monetary gain. That’s where the greens come in (in case I need to spell it out, green is the color of U.S. currency). Any green will do, but the most common choices are collard, turnip, or mustard greens. Golden cornbread is often added to the Southern New Year’s meal, and a well-known phrase is, “Peas for pennies, greens for dollars, and cornbread for gold.” Pork is a staple of just about every Southern meal, so it’s usually cooked with the black-eyed peas. The pork seems to be there for flavor as opposed to symbolism, but some theorize that because pigs root forward when foraging, the pork represents positive motion.
There’s no single official way to prepare your black-eyed peas on January 1. One popular dish is Hoppin’ John, which is a mixture of black-eyed peas, rice, and bacon or ham hock. Some people throw a dime into the pot and believe that whoever winds up with the dime in their serving gets extra good luck for the coming year.
Herb Crusted Pork Roast w/ Sliced New Potatoes, Green Beans, and…
December 19, 2012 at 6:02 PM | Posted in diabetes friendly, greenbeans, pork roast | 2 CommentsTags: Green Bean, Mustard, Olive oil, Paula Deen, Pork, Pork loin, Sea salt, Wendy
Today’s Menu: Herb Crusted Pork Roast w/ Sliced New Potatoes, Green Beans, and Baked Harvest Grain Bread
Well my Dad was released this afternoon from the physical rehab center after a few weeks finally. It’s great having him back home. I wanted to make a good welcome dinner for him and my Mom so I prepared a Herb Crusted Pork Roast w/ Sliced New Potatoes, Green Beans, and Baked Harvest Grain Bread. I had everything timed perfect for their arrival home, except knowing they had stopped and eaten at Wendy’s! So much for a surprise dinner.
Anyway I prepared my favorite Pork Loin Roast recipe, Herb Crusted Pork Roast. You combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves, 1 teaspoon dried basil or 2 teaspoons fresh basil leaves, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, with Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper for seasoning. You combine all the ingredients except the Salt and Pepper in a bowl and stir until well mixed. You then rub into your Pork Roast which will create the Herb Crust as it bakes. Roast the pork for 30 minutes, then reduce the heat to 425 degrees F and roast for an additional hour. Test for doneness using an instant-read thermometer. When the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees F, remove the roast from the oven. Allow it to sit for about 20 minutes before carving. It will continue to cook while it rests. The Pork comes out perfect! The Herb Crust gives that extra taste to make it one delicious Roast! Love this recipe.
For side dishes for the Roast I prepared Del Monte Sliced New Potatoes and also Del Monte Low Sodium Cut Green Beans. I also baked a small loaf of Meijer Bakery Harvest Grain Bread. Then for dessert/snack later something I haven’t had in 10 years or more, Baked Soft Pretzels Bites. Their the Super Pretzel Brand, just bake them at 400 degrees for 12 minutes. Served with French’s Yellow Mustard.
Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen, 2007
Ingredients
1 (4-pound) boneless pork loin, with fat left on
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon dried basil or 2 teaspoons fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
Directions
Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.
Place the pork loin on a rack in a roasting pan. Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl. With your fingers, massage the mixture onto the pork loin, covering all of the meat and fat.
Roast the pork for 30 minutes, then reduce the heat to 425 degrees F and roast for an additional hour. Test for doneness using an instant-read thermometer. When the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees F, remove the roast from the oven. Allow it to sit for about 20 minutes before carving. It will continue to cook while it rests.
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