Tired of the same casseroles and pasta dishes? As the seasons change, you may be attempting to find fresh and flavorful ways to prepare satisfying meals for your family and friends.
More and more home and experienced cooks are using pork to produce mouth-watering and appetizing recipes. Pork is a satisfying and excellent source of protein that’s filled with flavor. What’s more, it is budget-friendly and versatile, allowing you to adapt your pork to your preferred flavor and cooking method.
Want to know the hottest pork cooking tips and trends this year? Consider these insights from five-time James Beard Award nominee Chef Jose Mendin. For more food inspiration, visit PorkTeInspira.com.
Savory main dishes, less calories
To prepare delicious pork chops without adding extra calories, use cooking methods such as roasting or grilling that do not add fat. Pork loin and ribs are great choices for grilling or grilling. Look for lean cuts like pork tenderloin in the butcher box. Many of these cuts meet USDA guidelines for “lean,” meaning they’ve less than 10 grams of fat per serving.
Adjust with the seasoning rub
Seasoning rubs are a simple way to adjust the flavors and incorporate them into the pork. Herbs and spices with heat are trending, so do not be afraid to refine your rubs and provide them an additional kick.
Embrace Cuban influence
Many of today’s hottest cooking trends have Cuban influences. For example, try marinating pork tenderloin with oranges, garlic and onions – also known as “Cuban style”. Serve over rice and beans or place between two slices of bread and enjoy a sandwich full of flavour.
Experiment with the traditional
Pork offers an incredible base for building on the flavors you already know and love. For example, spicy teriyaki is reinvented with a touch of spice for special dishes each day of the week. Try this recipe to see for yourself:
Grilled Ham Steak with Spicy Teriyaki
by Chef Mendin for PorkTeInspira.com
Serving 4
Ingredients:
2 ham steaks 1 inch thick
Spicy Teriyaki Glaze
7 ounces crushed pineapple
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon red chili, puree
1/2 cup brown sugar
Direction:
For the Spicy Teriyaki glaze:
In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients and stir. Heat and simmer until thickened. Remove and set aside to cool.
Preheat grill to medium heat or 450 F. Place ham steaks on grill and sear on either side, about 3-4 minutes per side; brush with spicy teriyaki on either side to get a caramel crust. Remove from the heat and serve instantly with coconut rice or your favourite rice pilaf. Garnish with pineapple rings.
Go for the garlic, rejoice! Various cuts of pork are the perfect match for the cloves you love so much. Add garlic to rubs, marinades, side dishes and more for a flavorful meal that even the most discerning cook will enjoy. In fact, try this easy roast recipe to see how well the garlic and mustard blend with moist pork loin:
Garlic-Mustard Roast Pork
by PorkTeInspira.com
Portion 5-6
Ingredients:
3 to 4 pounds boneless pork loin
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon of oregano leaves, crushed
2 teaspoons of olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Direction:
Preheat oven to 350 F. Mix garlic, oregano, olive oil, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir until mixed into a paste. Using a spatula or hands, rub the garlic mixture all over the pork loin, massaging it into the meat. Place the pork roast on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven. Bake one hour until the inner temperature reaches between 145 F to 160 F using a digital thermometer. Remove from oven. Cover loosely with foil and let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with oven baked potato wedges.
There’s no better time than now to indulge in some delicious and flavorful pork chop recipes. Visit PorkTeInspira.com for recipe ideas and visit your nearest retailer for plenty of affordable pork cuts.
