Pork

Potato Gnocchi with Pork and Wild Mushroom Ragu

Posted by FoodandWineChickie on January 31, 2010 at 1:12 pm

Bon Appetit recipe from the February 2010 issue: http://bit.ly/atNkKQ INGREDIENTS 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms 1 1/2 cups boiling water 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 8 ounces sliced crimini (baby bella) mushrooms (I used a 10-ounce package) 2 garlic cloves, minced (I used 3 cloves) Coarse kosher salt 2 1/2 cups dry white wine, divided (I [...]

Quebec Cretons

Posted by Veronique on November 17, 2009 at 3:27 pm

This spreadable meat dish is similar to pâté but with more texture.  Cretons are a very typical eastern Canada dish served at breakfast time on toasted bread.  Cretons are sometimes also served on a cheese platter. Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork 1 lb ground veal 2 onions finely minced 2 tbsp chicken bouillon granules 1 [...]

Beer Braised Slow Cooker Pork Roast

Posted by Veronique on September 28, 2009 at 5:01 pm

This recipe is simple and produces a flavorful roast with a rich sauce.  Perfect served with mashed potatoes. Ingredients: 1 – 4lb pork roast, fat trimmed off 2 tbs Dijon mustard 2 tbs brown sugar 1 tsp each – salt, pepper 1/2 tsp each – onion powder, garlic powder, ground thyme 1 bottle beer, medium [...]

Danish Frikadeller

Posted by Veronique on August 17, 2009 at 4:48 pm

1 pound ground veal 1 pound ground pork (on the lean side) 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 egg 1 tablespoon each, salt and pepper 2 tablespoons flour Water 1-2 cups 4 ounces butter or margarine Combine the veal and pork in a large bowl.  Add the chopped onions.  Make a well in the meat, [...]