Appetizer, Pork, Recipes
Ingredients2 very sharp knives(raw skins are very tough)
A large pot
3 gallons of pork lard (must be pork lard dont use anything else!)
Try to use pork collar skins, they make for a lighter crackling.
I make my cracklings outside on a homemade fryer. if you have a fish fryer with a heat thermometer that will do. The process in making cracklings requires two fryings, one to cook and draw out the water and the second at a higher point of heat for the skins to pop into cracklings.
Preparation:
Depending on how big your fryer is,cut strips of skins in to 6 to 8 inches long and 3 to 4 wide.
Set your temp to 350 degrees and drop in the strips and stiring contsantly to avoid them from sticking together, cook for an hour or more until there is no foaming. That means the water has been drawn out. When you get them out they should be soft but not too firm.
Let cool, then put in the fridge overnight so they pop better the next day. You can just store them cold for a few hours.
Now, in the same fat regulate the temp to about 380 degrees or get to the point where it’s almost smoking and throw one in to see if it pops. If it does, throw in the rest and pop them up!
Dinner, Pork, Recipes
Ingredients1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch-thick medallions
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup chicken stock or canned broth
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/4 cup peeled diced lemon segments (optional)
Chopped fresh chives or green onion tops
Preparation:
Press pepper onto both sides of pork pieces. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Season pork with salt. Cook until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to plates and keep warm.
Add stock and lemon juice to skillet. Boil until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 7 minutes. Whisk in remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Add capers and lemon segments if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over pork. Sprinkle with chives and serve.
Dinner, Pork, Recipes
Ingredients6 pork chops
Vegetable oil
Seasoned salt
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of celery soup
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. sour cream
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 (24 oz.) pkg. frozen hash browns, thawed
1 (4 oz.) c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 (2.8 oz.) can dried French fried onions
Preparation:
Brown pork chops in lightly greased skillet. Sprinkle with seasoned salt and set aside. Combine soup, milk, sour cream, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt. Stir in potatoes, 1/2 cup cheese, and 1/2 can dried French fried onions. Spoon mixture into 9 x 13 baking dish. Arrange pork chops over potatoes. Bake covered at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Top with remaining cheese and onions; bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer.
Dinner, Pork, Recipes
Ingredients4 pork chops
Sm. onion, chopped
4-5 slices carrots
1/2 c. sliced celery
Few pieces of cut up leek; optional
2 sm. potatoes, cut into cubes
Pkg. frozen peas
Salt and pepper to taste
A little Port or red wine; optional
Preparation:
Pound pork chops slightly with meat mallet. Salt and pepper to taste. Brown in oil. Transfer to casserole dish, add the chopped onion, the sliced carrots, and a little water and cover. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Then add the sliced celery and a few pieces of leek. After another 10-15 minutes, add the potatoes and peas. Bake, still covered, 20 minutes longer or until meat and vegetables are tender. If you like, add a little Port or red wine while cooking.
