Recipies

Turkey Recipie

Herb Mixture for Larger Turkey (20-25#’s) reduce ingredients in half for smaller Turkey
          (2) Bunches Thyme
·         (2) Bunches Marjoram
·         (2) Bunches Italian Parsley
·         (1) Bunch Rosemary
·         (1) Bunch Sage
·         (1) Tarragon
·         (4) Garlic Cloves
           (1) Lemon Zested
·         (1/4)c Extra Virgin Olive Oil
·         Pinch of Kosher Salt
          Pinch of Freshly Ground Black Pepper
*for best results, use all fresh herbs
Finely chop all herbs, zest, salt, pepper and garlic
Combine all ingredients with olive oil to form a paste
Slide the paste under the skin of the turkey starting with the breast and moving towards the neck. Next slide herb mixture in around thighs and wings. Be sure the mixture is spread evenly throughout the turkey. If there is any left over mixture line the inner cavity with the herbs.
 Turkey
·         (1) Lemon (same lemon used for zest above)
          (1) Medium Yellow Onion
          (1/4) Stalk of Celery
          (1) Bunch of Cilantro (Parsley if so desired)
      ·   (1) Teaspoon Kosher Salt
·         (1) Teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
·         (2) Tablespoons Paprika
          (1) Stick of Room Temperature Unsalted Butter 
        
         Run cold water over and inside defrosted turkey, pat dry with paper towels
Salt and pepper the inner cavity and place quartered onion, cilantro and lemon inside cavity
Rub turkey skin with butter, after the skin is thoroughly covered, place remaining butter in cavity. Sprinkle paprika and remaining salt and pepper on skin, coating evenly. Make sure to season all cracks and crevices as well. Place in a 350-degree oven uncovered for the 1st 3 hours. Cover the breast in foil once it begins to brown (3 hrs.) There is no need to baste the turkey. The turkeyis done when the thighs and breast both register 160 degrees. This will take roughly 4 hrs. for a 20# turkey and 5 hrs. for a 25# turkey. The last 15minutes the foil may be removed to allow the skin to crisp a bit more. Let the turkey rest for 20 mins. Under foil to let the juices re-distribute.

Gas Grilled Pork Chops


Rib loin chops are our top choice for their big flavor and juiciness. Spice rubs add a lot of flavor for very little effort, but the chops can also be seasoned with pepper alone just before grilling. Because gas grill lids don't build up a residue that can impart an off flavor to foods (as charcoal grills do), they can be used to concentrate heat.
Serves 4

3/4 cup kosher salt or 6 tablespoons table salt
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 bone-in rib loin pork chops or center-cut loin chops, each 1 1/2 inches thick (about 3
pounds total) ground black pepper or 1 recipe spice rub (see related recipes)

1. Dissolve salt and sugar in 3 quarts cold water in 2-gallon zipper-lock plastic bag. Add chops and seal bag, pressing out as much air as possible. (Alternatively, divide brine and chops evenly between two 1-gallon zipper-lock bags.) Refrigerate, turning bag once, until fully seasoned, about 1 hour. Remove chops from brine and dry thoroughly with paper towels. Coat chops with spice rub or season generously with pepper.
2. Light grill and turn all burners to high; cover and heat grill 15 minutes. Use wire brush to scrape cooking grate Clean. Turn off all but one burner. Place chops over hotter part of grill, cover, and cook until browned on each side, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Move chops to cooler side of grill. Cover and continue cooking, turning once, until instant-read thermometer inserted through side of chop and away from bone registers 135 degrees, 7 to 9 minutes longer. Transfer chops to platter, tent loosely with foil, and let rest 5 minutes. Internal temperature should rise to 145 degrees. Serve immediately

Gas-Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloins are often sold two to a package, each piece usually weighing 12 to 16 ounces. The cooking times below are for two average 12-ounce tenderloins; if necessary, adjust the times to suit the size of the cuts you are cooking. For maximum time efficiency, while the pork is brining, make the rub and then light the fire. If you opt not to brine, bypass step 1 in the recipe below and sprinkle the tenderloins generously with salt before grilling. Use a rub (see related recipes) whether or not the pork has been brined—it adds flavor and forms a nice crust on the meat.
Serves 6 to 8
3 tablespoons kosher salt (or 1 1/2 tablespoons table salt)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups water (hot)
2 cups water (cold)
2 pork tenderloins , 1 1/2 to 2 pounds total, trimmed of silver skin
1. In medium bowl, dissolve salt and sugar in hot water; stir in cold water to cool mixture to room temperature. Add tenderloins, cover bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until fully seasoned, about 1 hour. Remove from brine, rinse well, and dry thoroughly with paper towels; set aside.
2. When pork is almost done brining, turn all burners on gas grill to high, close lid, and heat grill until hot, 10 to 15 minutes.
3. If using wet rub, rub tenderloins with rub mixture. If using dry spice rub, coat tenderloins with oil and rub with spice mixture. Cook with grill lid closed until well browned on three sides, about 3 1/2 minutes per side, then cook on fourth and final side until well browned and instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of tenderloin registers 145 degrees or until meat is slightly pink at the center when cut with paring knife, about 2 1/2 minutes. Transfer tenderloins to cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and let rest 5 minutes. Slice crosswise into 1-inch-thick pieces and serve.

Barbecued Baby Back Ribs for Gas Grill

For a potent spice flavor, brine and dry the ribs as directed, then coat them with the spice rub, wrap tightly in plastic, and refrigerate overnight before grilling. If you're using a gas grill, leaving one burner on and turning the other(s) off mimics the indirect heat method on a charcoal grill. Use wood chips instead of wood chunks and a disposable aluminum pan to hold them.
Serves 4

Brine
1/2 cup table salt or 1 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 racks baby back ribs (about 2 pounds each), or
loin back ribs

Spice rub
1 tablespoon sweet paprika plus additional 1/2 teaspoon
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 3/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon table salt or 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1. To brine the ribs: Dissolve salt and sugar in 4 quarts cold water in stockpot or large plastic container. Submerge ribs in brine and refrigerate 1 hour until fully seasoned. Remove ribs from brine and thoroughly pat dry with paper towels.
2. While ribs are brining, cover two cups wood chips with water and soak 30 minutes, then drain. Combine spice rub ingredients in small bowl. When ribs are out of brine and dried, rub each side of racks with 1 tablespoon spice rub; refrigerate racks 30 minutes.
3.To barbecue the ribs: Place soaked wood chips in small disposable aluminum pan, (or homemade container as illustrated below); set pan on burner that will remain on. Turn all burners to high, close lid, and heat grill until chips smoke heavily, about 20 minutes. (If chips ignite, extinguish flames with water from squirt bottle.) Scrape grill grate clean with wire brush; turn off burner(s) without wood chips.
4. Arrange ribs on cool side of grill and cover (grill temperature should register about 275 degrees on grill thermometer). Cook for 4 hours, until meat easily pulls away from
bone, flipping rib racks, switching their position so that rack that was nearest fire is on outside, and turning racks 180 degrees every 30 minutes. Transfer ribs to cutting board, then cut between bones to separate ribs; serve.
FROM: Cook
ʼs Illustrated

Apricot-Basted Pork Satay with Grilled Fruit

1 1/2 lbs. pork tenderloin, cut in 3-inch strips, 1/4-inch thick
1 small fresh pineapple, cut in spears OR 1 can (17-oz.)
pineapple chunks
4 fresh peaches, pitted and quartered
6 fresh apricots, halved
6 plums, halved
Apricot Barbecue Sauce (see below)
Wine and Honey Baste (see below)
Cooking Directions
Marinate pork strips in Apricot Barbecue Sauce overnight or at least 2 hours. Drain strips and reserve sauce for basting. Thread strips on skewers. Brush skewered pork with reserved sauce and place on lightly greased grill over direct heat. Grill for about 7 minutes, turning skewers occasionally. Brush meat with sauce; continue to turn skewered strips about 4 minutes or until done. About 10 minutes before serving, thread pineapple spears, apricots, peaches and plum halves on skewers. Brush fruit with Wine and Honey Baste before and during grilling. Serve when heated through. Apricot Barbecue Sauce: Combine thoroughly 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup wine vinegar, 1/2 cup apricot nectar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon chili powder.

Wine and Honey Baste: Combine thoroughly 2 tablespoons Port, 3 tablespoons honey
and 2 tablespoons melted butter.
Serves 6
Serving Suggestions
These marinaded tidbits of pork with grill fruit are good as a meal or even as an appetizer. Serve with rice pilaf and steamed or grilled asparagus

Asian Pork Tenderloins for Slow Cookers

Serves 12 to 16
Setting and Cook Time: HIGH for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours
4 whole pork tenderloins (about 4 pounds), trimmed of fat
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
Garnishes (choose what you like):
2/3 cup diagonally sliced green onions (white and green parts)
2/3 cup chopped dry-roasted peanuts
2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1. Spray the inside of the crock with nonstick cooking spray and arrange the tenderloins inside. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger; whisk in the cornstarch. Pour over the tenderloins.
2. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours. Transfer the pork to a heatproof platter or cutting board and cover with aluminum foil; let stand for 10 minutes. Pour the cooking liquid into a heatproof bowl; let stand for 10 minutes, then skim any fat from the surface. Cut each tenderloin into 8 slices, arrange on a platter, and sprinkle with the green onions, peanuts, and cilantro. Serve the cooking liquid on the side, gravy style.

Cherry-Glazed Pork Pot Roast with Herbs for Slow Cookers

Serves 10
Settings and Cook Times: HIGH for 2 hours, then LOW for 6 hours
One 3 1/2 to 4 pound rolled boneless pork loin roast
3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
4 fresh sage leaves
3 cloves garlic, quartered
2 medium-size yellow onions, sliced
One 12-ounce jar tart cherry preserves
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1. Remove the string from the pork roast and trim any visible fat. Sprinkle evenly with the chopped parsley, rosemary, and thyme; lay the sage leaves on top. Roll up and tie at 2-inch intervals with heavy string. Pierce the roast all over with the tip of a paring knife and insert the slivers of garlic. Spray the inside of the crock with nonstick cooking spray and place the onions on the bottom. Place the roast on top of the onions. Coat with a few blasts of the cooking spray. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours.
2. Combine the preserves, honey, vinegar, cloves, cinnamon, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the almonds. Pour the glaze over the pork roast, reduce the heat setting to LOW, cover, and cook for another 6 hours, until the meat is tender when pierced with the tip of a knife and an instant-read thermometer registers about 160 degrees.
3. Transfer to a platter, cover with aluminum foil, and let stand for 10 minutes before removing the string and carving into thick slices. Serve with the crock juices spooned over the top.

Pork Roast with Tomatoes and Mushrooms for Slow Cookers

Serves 6
Settings and Cook Times: HIGH for 1 hour, then LOW for 7 hours
1 cup canned crushed red or golden tomatoes
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons crumbled dried thyme
1 pound white mushrooms, cut in half
1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, cut in half
6 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps thickly sliced
1 large yellow onion, cut into 8 wedges
1/2 ounce sun-dried tomatoes (6 to 8 pieces), not oil packed, quartered
2 pounds boned and tied pork loin roast, trimmed of visible fat
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound fresh egg noodles, cooked according to package directions, for serving

1. Combine 1/2 cup of the crushed tomatoes, the flour, and the thyme in the slow cooker; stir well with a whisk. Add all the mushrooms, the onion, and the sun-dried tomatoes. Sprinkle the pork with salt and pepper and arrange on top of the mushroom mixture. Pour the remaining 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes over the pork. Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour.
2. Reduce the heat setting to LOW and cook for another 7 hours.
3. Transfer the pork to a serving platter, cut away the twine, and cut the pork into thick slices. Serve with the hot noodles and ladle plenty of the mushroom sauce over everything.

Chunky Pork and Sausage Chili for Slow Cookers

1 pound boneless pork country-style ribs, cut into 3/4-
inch cubes
1/2 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-
inch slices
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
1 10-oz. can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 cup beer (room temperature), or water
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste

Cooking Directions
Place all ingredients in 4-quart slow cooker; mix gently. Cover and cook on low heat setting for 8-10 hours until pork is tender.

Serves 6
Serving Suggestions: This hearty southwestern stew is chunky with pork, sausage, and beans. Serve from the slow cooker directly over hot cooked rice, with cornbread or with corn tortillas, and accompany with celery and carrot sticks. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.

Glazed Pork Chops with German Flavors for Stove Top

If your chops are on the thinner side, check their internal temperature after the initial sear. If they are already at the 140-degree mark, remove them from the skillet and allow
them to rest, tented with foil, for 5 minutes, then add the platter juices and glaze ingredients to the skillet and proceed with step 3. If your chops are closer to 1 inch thick, you may need to increase the simmering time in step 2.
Serves 4

Glaze
3/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar or cider vinegar
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup beer
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves

Chops
4 boneless, center-cut pork loin chops , 5 to 7 ounces
each, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick
Table salt and ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1. Toast caraway seeds in small dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Combine all glaze ingredients in medium bowl; mix thoroughly and set aside. Following illustrations below, trim chops and slash through fat and silver skin with sharp knife, making 2 cuts about 2 inches apart in each chop (do not cut into meat of chops). Pat chops dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat oil in heavy-bottomed 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until smoking. Add pork to skillet and cook over medium heat until well browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Turn chops and cook 1 minute longer; transfer chops to plate and pour off any oil in skillet. (Check internal temperature of thinner chops; see note above.) Return chops to skillet, browned side up, and add glaze mixture; cook until center of chops registers 140 degrees on instant-read thermometer, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; transfer chops to clean platter, tent with foil, and let rest 5 minutes.
3. When chops have rested, add any accumulated juices to skillet and set over medium heat. Simmer, whisking constantly, until glaze is thick and color of dark caramel (heatproof spatula should leave wide trail when dragged through glaze), 2 to 6 minutes. Return chops to skillet; turn to coat both sides with glaze. Transfer chops back to platter, browned side up, and spread remaining glaze over chops. Serve immediately.

Smothered Pork Chops for Stove Top

Make sure to use low-sodium chicken broth in this recipe; regular chicken broth can result in an over seasoned sauce. Serve smothered chops with a starch to soak up the rich gravy. Simple egg noodles were the test kitchen favorite, but rice or mashed potatoes also taste great.
Serves 4
3 ounces bacon (about 3 slices), cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth vegetable oil
4 bone-in, rib-end pork chops , 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick
Ground black pepper
2 medium yellow onions , halved pole-to-pole and
sliced thin (about 3 1/2 cups)
table salt
2 tablespoons water
2 medium cloves garlic , pressed through garlic
press or minced (about 2 teaspoons)
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves

1. Fry bacon in small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate, leaving fat in saucepan (you should have 2 tablespoons bacon fat; if not, supplement with vegetable oil). Reduce heat to medium-low and gradually whisk flour into fat until smooth. Cook, whisking frequently, until mixture is light brown, about the color of peanut butter, about 5 minutes. Whisk in chicken broth in slow, steady stream; increase heat to medium-high and bring to boil, stirring occasionally; cover and set aside off heat.
2. Heat 1-tablespoon oil in 12-inch skillet over high heat until smoking, about 3 minutes. Meanwhile, dry pork chops with paper towels and sprinkle with 1/2-teaspoon pepper. Brown chops in single layer until deep golden on first side, about 3 minutes. Flip chops and cook until browned on second side, about 3 minutes longer. Transfer chops to large plate and set aside.
3. Reduce heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon oil, onions, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and water to now-empty skillet. Using wooden spoon, scrape browned bits on pan bottom and cook, stirring frequently, until onions are softened and browned around the edges, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds longer. Return chops to skillet in single layer, covering chops with onions. Pour in warm sauce and any juices collected from pork; add bay leaves. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until pork is tender and paring knife inserted into chops meets very little resistance, about 30 minutes.
4. Transfer chops to warmed serving platter and tent with foil. Increase heat to mediumhigh and simmer sauce rapidly, stirring frequently, until thickened to gravy-like consistency, about 5 minutes. Discard bay leaves, stir in parsley, and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Cover chops with sauce, sprinkle with reserved bacon, and serve immediately

Bow Tie Sausage Soup

1 pound Italian pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth
2 1/2 to 3 cups bow tie pasta
1 15-oz can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
Cooking Directions
Combine sausage, onion and garlic in a heavy, large covered pot; cook until sausage is brown, breaking up sausage with wooden spoon. Drain off fat. Stir in chicken broth, uncooked pasta, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, basil and thyme. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 20 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
Serves 6.
Serving Suggestions
This delicious recipe and easy-to-prepare recipe is just as good the next day as leftovers. Serve with breadsticks and a green salad.

Maple-Glazed Pork Roast

A nonstick ovenproof skillet will be much easier to clean than a traditional one. Whichever you use, remember that the handle will be blistering hot when you take it out of the oven, so be sure to use a pot holder or oven mitt. Note that you should not trim the pork of its thin layer of fat. The flavor of grade B maple syrup (sometimes called "cooking maple") is stronger and richer than grade A, but grade A syrup will work well, too. This dish is unapologetically sweet, so we recommend side dishes that take well to the sweetness. Garlicky sautéed greens, braised cabbage, and soft polenta are good choices.
Serves 4 to 6
1/2 cup maple syrup , preferably grade B
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch ground cloves
pinch cayenne pepper
1 boneless pork loin roast , preferably blade-end,
(about 2 1/2 pounds), tied at even intervals along
length with 5 pieces butcher's twine
3/4 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position; heat oven to 325 degrees. Stir maple syrup, cinnamon, cloves, and cayenne together in measuring cup or small bowl; set aside. Pat roast dry with paper towels, then sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.
2. Heat oil in heavy-bottomed ovenproof 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just beginning to smoke, about 3 minutes. Place roast fat-side down in skillet and cook until well browned, about 3 minutes. Using tongs, rotate roast one-quarter turn and cook until well browned, about 2 1/2 minutes; repeat until roast is well browned on all sides. Transfer roast to large plate. Reduce heat to medium and pour off fat from skillet; add maple syrup mixture and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds (syrup will bubble immediately). Off heat, return roast to skillet; using tongs, roll to coat roast with glaze on all sides. Place skillet in oven and roast until center of roast registers about 135 degrees on instant-read thermometer, 35 to 45 minutes, using tongs to roll and spin roast to coat with glaze twice during roasting time. Transfer roast to carving board; set skillet aside to cool slightly to thicken glaze, about 5 minutes. Pour glaze over roast and let rest 15 minutes longer (center of loin should register about 150 degrees on instant-read thermometer). Snip twine off roast, cut into 1/4-inch slices, and serve immediately.

Pan-Seared, Oven-Roasted Thick-Cut Pork Chops

If youʼre making one of our pan sauces to accompany the chops (see related recipes), you may opt to use only water, sugar, and salt in the brine and omit the other flavorings.
If the chops aren
ʼt being cooked immediately after brining, simply wipe off the excess brine, place the them on a wire rack set on top of a rimmed sheet pan, and keep them in the refrigerator, uncovered, to air dry for up to 3 hours. Should you choose to make one of the sauces, have all the ingredients ready before browning the chops, and begin the sauce while the chops are in the oven.
Serves 4
3/4 cup dark brown sugar (lightly packed)
1/2 cup kosher salt (or 1/4 cup table salt)
10 medium cloves garlic , crushed
4 bay leaves , crumbled
8 whole cloves
3 tablespoons whole black peppercorns , crushed
4 bone-in rib loin pork chops (12-ounces each), 1 1/2- inches-thick
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1. In gallon-sized zipper-lock plastic bag, dissolve sugar and salt in 2 cups hot water. Add garlic, bay leaves, cloves, peppercorns, and 4 cups cold water; cool mixture to room temperature. Add pork chops, then seal bag, pressing out as much air as possible; refrigerate until fully seasoned, about 1 hour, turning bag once. Remove chops from brine and dry thoroughly with paper towels.
2. Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position, place shallow roasting pan or jelly-roll pan on oven rack, and heat oven to 450 degrees. When oven reaches 450 degrees, heat oil
in 12-inch heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 2 minutes. Place chops in skillet; cook until well-browned and nice crust has
formed on surface, about 2 minutes. Turn chops over with tongs; cook until well browned and a nice crust has formed on second side, about 2 minutes longer. Using tongs, transfer chops to preheated pan in oven. Roast until instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each chop registers 125–127 degrees, 8 to 10 minutes, turning chops over once halfway through cooking time. Transfer each chop to platter; cover loosely with foil (be sure not to wrap foil tightly around meat), and let rest about 5 minutes. (Check internal temperature; it should register about 145 degrees).

All-Star Pork Meatballs

1 pound ground pork
1 tablespoon onion flakes
3/4 cup crushed corn flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 egg
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
Cooking Directions
Heat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine ground pork, onion flakes, corn flakes, salt, pepper and egg. In a small bowl stir together ketchup, brown sugar and dry mustard. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the ketchup mixture into the pork and mix well. Spray muffin tin with vegetable cooking spray. Form 6 meatballs* and place in muffin tin. Coat the top of each meatball with the remaining ketchup mixture. Bake for 30 minutes at 375 degrees F., until nicely browned and glazed.
Serves 6
*Entertaining? For a tasty and filling appetizer, prepare as above except form 12 smaller meatballs and bake as directed in an accommodating muffin tin.
Serving Suggestions
Fun for kids to make—and eat, too! These meatballs are oversized and cook easily in the oven. Scalloped potatoes and buttered green beans make the meal complete.