Category Archives: Pork

Breaded Pork and Pasta served with Homemade garlic bread and a cold tossed salad.

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Sandra

  Only three for dinner so this is a super simple one. Bread the Pork chops then bake at 350. Then when they are done and it is time for dinner….sprinkle with shredded parm cheese. Turn OFF the oven and … Continue reading →

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Spicy BBQ Pork Sandwiches (made from left over Pork Roast)

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Sandra

   

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Fried Pork Chops for dinner, nothing special

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Sandra

    choice of brussel sprouts or fried cabbage choice of “with” or without onions choice of salad dressing choice of beverage. Dessert is GOING TO BE PUDDING (no choice)   These are the last three to cook. I cooked … Continue reading →

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They were so good it’s left over night. Spicy BBQ sandwiches.

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Sandra

  There were only a few for dinner so it worked out perfectly. Plus I was so busy that I didn’t know if I was coming or going. I was being pulled in so many directions.         … Continue reading →

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Spicy BarBQ pork sandwich topped with Cole Slaw served with chips on the side (oh and strawberry shortcake for dessert)

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Sandra

  I had a total disaster with a pork butt/shoulder because I tried a recipe from the internet. Oh My God….. it smelled awful. I had to open windows because it smelled so bad. I threw it away and started … Continue reading →

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I have to tell you a story about a TERRIBLE recipe that I tried, and all the ingredients that I threw away.

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Sandra

  (update……… made family recipe with he other pork butt instead of wasting this one too. Many to feed and they have an idea what I was planning to make for the barbq. This is how the recipe turned out. … Continue reading →

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BBQ Pork Sandwiches for 11 (made sides too)

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Sandra

I made THREE Butts/shoulders   Potato salad in in fridge Making Cole slaw Chips, Doritos and other bags are on the table Sweet potato fries, Regular fries             I love when it falls off the … Continue reading →

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What’s for dinner? Simple Pork Chops, parsley potatoes and corn. Tossed salad and rolls on the side.

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Sandra

    Homemade chutney to eat with the chutney    

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What’s for dinner tonight? Pork Chops, potatoes, apples and onions, and homemade creamed corn. Served with a tossed salad.

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Sandra

    When someone goes above and beyond to make dinner for you…….. it is so important to just say “thank you, it was great”. Sure, not every meal is good but when someone does something nice….. fake it with … Continue reading →

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Baby Back Ribs, homemade rice pilaf, corn on the cob, three bean salad, and pound cake for dessert.

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Sandra

I need to apologize for the crappy photos. The meat fell off the bone which made a terrible looking plate. Who am I kidding, all my photos look awful. That just means that they aren’t staged and spending time with … Continue reading →

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Glazed Pork Steak, Fried potatoes, and Fried Cabbage.

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Sandra

Things like this are requested. Only two ate dinner tonight, so I’m fine with it. I wanted to use a head of cabbage that I had in the fridge anyway. I didn’t eat dinner.             … Continue reading →

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Pork Chops with an onion glaze, scalloped potatoes, three bean salad, dinner rolls…and I call it “tonight’s dinner”.

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Sandra

  The strangest thing happened when I put a pork chop on the plate. It Popped real loud and kinda blew up. I have never ever seen that before.         Scalloped potatoes ready for the oven. The … Continue reading →

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Future Spicy BBQ Pork Sandwiches….. YUM !

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Sandra

      Holy Moly these were umm”spicy”.   I will pack it up in individual bags and freeze for a quick meal.                 Cooling down so I can pack it up in … Continue reading →

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Another FoodSaver day……. Whole pork loin

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Sandra

I will be prepping my fresh veggies for the fridge and cutting meat and poultry for the freezer. Busy day today.   Right out of the freezer   That is little pieces of ice laying next to it. My hand … Continue reading →

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Going to make this tomorrow… Slow Cooker Marmalade Pork Tenderloin, We love this !

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Sandra

I would have made it tonight but I am out of one of the ingredients.   UPDATE…. oops looked in the freezer and my pork loin is missing. LOL …..Ok so I will make this sometime this week ( smile … Continue reading →

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The Breakfast meal for this morning is…….Whole Grain French Toast with Crispy Bacon

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Sandra

Ok not everyone wants whole grain. Too bad, take it or leave it. This is not a restaurant.  ( wink ) Everyday there is something different for meals and I try not to have the same thing two days in … Continue reading →

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Marinated Orange -Thyme Pork Chops, served with zucchini, and sweet potato patties

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Sandra

                Place in a Ziploc bag and let it sit for about 1-3 hours .Over night would be better, but we know how there are days when time is a problem.     … Continue reading →

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Pork Chops, Brown Rice and Green Beans. Along with a crisp salad….. Mmmmm

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Sandra

      Season the pork with your favorite spices. These two had a mixture of bbq seasoning garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. The others were just salt and pepper.     Homemade rice pilaf…Mmmmm     Two different … Continue reading →

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Homemade Bean soup made from the ham bone for Christmas. Served with store bought rolls for a fast dinner.

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Sandra

         

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Homemade Sausage made into a stir fry…. (okay I was rushing for a fast easy dinner). Served with sweet potatoes instead of rice

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Sandra

  (okay I was rushing for a fast easy dinner). Served with sweet potatoes instead of rice   I didn’t serve with rice for everyone because a couple of us are watching our carbs. I served just mine with Brussels … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Egg Muffins

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Sandra

  I have been doing this WAY BEFORE they became popular. I would say about 40 years or even more.       Cooking the ham green pepper onion spice. I later added more ham so I had to add … Continue reading →

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One pan and simple. Baked Pork Chops with Sauerkraut and broccoli.

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Sandra

Served with a mashed sweet potato with butter and heavy cream. ( and a loss next morning). Oh and Lower carb strawberry shortcake with whipped cream.   I was worried about gaining 1/2 pound so Dinner was going to be … Continue reading →

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My FoodSaver is Ready. This is a Whole Pork Loin . Going to cut it into thick chops, pork roasts and use the end pieces for “ground Pork” or in case I make a stir fry.

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Sandra

. . .         I love my FoodSaver since the first one I bought many years ago when they came out with the first one. FoodSaver   Guess what’s for dinner ? Yep Pork Roast. Lets season … Continue reading →

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Baby Back Ribs, loaded sweet potato slices, and cauliflower . Dinner is ready !

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Sandra

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Homemade Sausage is done and going in the freezer. Thank you FoodSaver and KitchenAid !!!

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Sandra

  Gather all you items, wash, dry and take in the other room to use large counter. I can’t wait for breakfast sausage again.           KitchenAid                     … Continue reading →

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I guess there was a good sale on hams…….

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Sandra

He is so dangerous when he goes to the store.  ( he does find great deals but don’t tell him I said so)    

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Pork Roast , roasted potatoes and green beans. A little glaze on the side that I used from the top and we have dinner

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Sandra

When I cut a large whole pork loin I use the ends for either roasts, cubes, strip or even grinding. This was a nice roast.                            

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Another Whole Pork Loin for the freezer. My foodsaver is my best friend but its dying.

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Sandra

  Pork loin chops Pork Roasts Pork for stir fry’s pork for Pork steaks…..etc etc etc Bottom photo all bagged up with foodsaver ready for the freezer                          FoodSaver … Continue reading →

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We call this Pork and Pasta.

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Sandra

. .I normally serve this with Homemade garlic bread but it was a last minute dinner idea.   .

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I Still Love my FoodSaver ( please last a little longer)……… Many Cuts of meat inside

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Sandra

More “food sucker-up-ing”. My FoodSaver is dying but it has lasted so long after giving me signs that it is “going”.   (NO I do NOT get paid)   I started with the other whole pork loin and moved onto … Continue reading →

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I love my FoodSaver….

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Sandra

“He” loves the big meat sales, so he stocked up for the winter ( and the next two also). I started out easy with a whole pork loin and saved the roast for tonight’s dinner.   “He” came home with… … Continue reading →

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Dinner was Breaded Pork Cutlet with Pasta. A side salad and a glass or two of wine.

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Sandra

.. It will take me some time but I will have all recipes up for every post.            

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“He” agreed to BBQ after it was being suggested strongly. (wink)

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Sandra

I did all the prep work so all he had to do is stand out there with the tongs in his hand LOL.   We had either small slabs of ribs or riblets, roasted corn on the cob, baked sweet … Continue reading →

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Homemade Bean Soup with Ham. And Served with it…Homemade Bread ( slathered in butter)

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Sandra

Nice hot bread with butter that squirts out between your teeth. LOL  

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Mmmm BBQ Country Ribs, Funny Rice and Corn.

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Sandra

  Ooey- Gooey BBQ sauce, extra buttered corn, funny rice and a tossed salad with homemade dressing. Talk about Carb overload (smile). Actually, I  was so hungry that I didn’t care about calories or anything. I have been working outside … Continue reading →

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Christmas Ham Dinner

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Sandra

Don’t you love holiday meals? The loud tv, the loud talking, the smells of dinner cooking. The arguments togetherness of family and friends. ( smile ). I made potato salad (yesterday) , Cole slaw, baked beans , dinner rolls, mashed potatoes … Continue reading →

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Time to package up thick pork chops, steaks and roasts for the freezer. Have I mentioned how much I LOVE my foodsaver?

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Sandra

  FoodSaver No I was NOT paid for this post.          

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Another FoodSaver Day. Filling the freezer.

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Sandra

  I had to buy more bags since I knew I would be freezing meat today. I think I bought every size of bags that they make and I think I did the same with the rolls of bags. ( laugh). … Continue reading →

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I like when I make up a recipe and turns out “edible”. Apple Stuffed Pork Roast with Apple topping. Served with Mashed potatoes and green beans. Yummy

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Sandra

      here are the photos Start with a boneless pork loin or a pork chop Now flatten it out with a hammer or a soup can or your husband sledge hammer. Let’s not use last one. Now pound … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Pork Bundles …….Yes I made it up

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Sandra

    I said to myself… *I want to do something different for dinner* So I made this up as I cooked LOL       Wow, I can’t believe the compliments and requests to make again. Umm okayyy. I … Continue reading →

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Mexican Pork Chops

Posted on August 31, 2003 by Sandra

    Mexican Pork chops 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 4 boneless pork chops 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 1/4 cups salsa 1 teaspoon baking cocoa 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 pepper 1/8 salt 2 tablespoons chopped … Continue reading →

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