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  • Easy Chinese Pork Fried Rice Recipe From Scratch

    Easy Chinese Pork Fried Rice Recipe From Scratch

    How to make the best Chinese pork fried rice recipe just like the restaurants make it with ground pork, eggs and leftover white rice. Quick and easy, classic homemade dinner that the whole family will love. Why spend money going out when you can make this budget-friendly recipe at home!

    Chicken fried rice is one of my longtime favorite, go-to dinner recipes for a busy weeknight. In fact, we like it so much that we started making cauliflower chicken fried rice for a healthier, low-carb option that Dan can eat. And whenever we have leftover fried rice, I like to make these scrumptious chicken fried rice spring rolls!

    pork fried rice garnished with sliced green onions in a small white decorative bowl

    As much as I love chicken fried rice, recently I had the pleasure of tasting authentic pork fried rice at a Chinese restaurant, and let me tell you, that fried rice was so good! Naturally, I set out to make my own ground pork fried rice recipe at home, and I think I’ve finally settled on this recipe. It’s quick, easy and absolutely delicious; what’s not to love?

    pork fried rice ingredients lined out on a wooden cutting board

    Ingredients & Substitutions Notes

    • Vegetable Oil – The best fried rice is cooked fast and hot. I recommend using an oil with a high smoke point. Vegetable oil, canola oil and peanut oil all work exceptionally well!
    • Eggs – I always make my ground pork fried rice with whole, slightly beaten eggs. Eggs add a rich flavor, and they work to bind everything together.
    • Ground Pork – For the sake of ease, I usually just make my pork fried rice with ground pork. You can also use cubed pork loin, or you can make your own char siu for a more authentic Chinese pork fried rice.
    • Veggies – You’ll need finely diced yellow onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, frozen peas and carrots, and a few green onions for this recipe. In addition, you can also add sliced bell peppers, diced mushrooms, shredded zucchini, sugar snap peas, green beans, baby corn, shredded cabbage, broccoli florets and cauliflower florets. Be creative!
    • Cooked White Rice – Any long-grain white rice from the grocery store will work best for this recipe. I recommend cooking the rice ahead of time. We usually use the Instant Pot, but you can also just boil it on the stove. Once cooked, spread your rice out onto a cookie sheet and into the freezer for at least 30 minutes before making the recipe. This can help to dry out excess moisture, preventing that sticky, gooey mess that rice can become! Also, you can use brown rice, but it will change both the flavor and texture of the finished dish.
    • Soy Sauce – Soy sauce contributes to an attractive dark color in the finished product. It also imparts a rich umami flavor and those sweet caramel notes that authentic Chinese fried rice is well known for!
    • Sesame Oil – I use sesame oil as a finishing oil for my pork fried rice. Toss in a light coating of sesame oil before serving for a rich and nutty, toasted flavor that makes this dish taste like it’s straight from the restaurant!

    How to Make Pork Fried Rice Recipe

    Before getting started, get the rice cooked and all of your veggies prepped. You’ll need to dice up the onion, mince the garlic, grate the ginger and thinly slice the scallions for this recipe. Then heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

    How to Cook Fried Rice With Pork

    1. Once your skillet is hot enough, add the lightly beaten eggs and allow to cook slightly before scrambling into small pieces with a rubber spatula. Once fully cooked, remove your scrambled eggs from the pan.
    2. Preheat another tablespoon of vegetable oil in the skillet just as before, and then add the ground pork, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon until the pork is completely cooked through and no pink remains.
    3. Next, add the onion, garlic and ginger, cooking until the onion is slightly soft and translucent.
    4. Stir in the frozen peas and carrots, cooking for another 1-2 minutes or ’til heated through.
    5. Now add the cooked rice and scrambled eggs to the meat mixture in the skillet. Cook for about 1-2 minutes, or ’til heated through.
    6. Finally, pull your pork fried rice off of the heat, and add the soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir to coat evenly. That’s it!
    6 step collage showing how to make pork fried rice in a large nonstick skillet

    Serve your Chinese pork fried rice immediately. Optionally, I like to garnish mine with freshly chopped green onions. This recipe makes the most delicious fried rice, and it’s so easy to make!

    closeup photo of a small white bowl full of pork fried rice with a pair of wooden chopsticks on top of the bowl

    What to Serve With Pork Fried Rice

    Here are a few ideas as to what you can serve with your pork fried rice…

    closeup photo of a spoonful of fried rice with pork over top of a small white bowl of pork fried rice garnished with green onions

    Expert Tips and Recipe FAQ’s

    How much dry rice equals 3 cups cooked rice?

    1 cup dry rice equals about 3 cups cooked rice.

    How should I store leftover pork fried rice?

    Although fried rice is best served immediately after cooking, you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can reheat it in the microwave, but I recommend heating it back up in a hot skillet with a little oil instead, the same way as you cooked it initially. This will help to sort of “crisp” it back up so that it doesn’t become wet and soggy.

    Can you freeze pork fried rice?

    Yes, you can freeze Chinese pork fried rice. Stored in an airtight container in the freezer, it should last up to 3 months. Be sure to let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight before you’re ready to use it. I recommend reheating fried rice that has been frozen in a hot skillet with a little bit of oil, just the same way as you cooked it initially. Because freezing damages the structure of the rice, fried rice that has been frozen will be more prone to becoming mushy and soggy in the microwave. This is why I recommend reheating it in the skillet to sort of “crisp” it back up.

    Recipe Variations

    • You don’t have to make it with pork! Use chicken, beef, shrimp or even bacon. You can also add sausage, like in my Instant Pot sausage and rice recipe. If you don’t want any meat at all, tofu makes a great protein instead.
    • As mentioned in the ingredients notes above, add more veggies! You can even add a pack of stir fry veggies from the frozen section at the grocery store in a pinch.
    • Looking for a different flavor altogether? Try swapping out the soy sauce with oyster sauce. Oyster sauce is rich and savory with a touch of sweetness that you won’t find in any soy sauce. It also lacks the “fishy” flavor that can often accompany soy sauce, which is why many people actually prefer it.
    • Make this a spicy pork fried rice by adding red pepper flakes or even sriracha sauce towards the end of the cooking process. You can also add hot peppers, like jalapeños and serrano peppers, or you can try adding this spicy red chili paste instead!
    Chinese pork fried rice garnished with green onions in a small white decorative bowl

    If you try this recipe, why not leave a star rating in the recipe card right below and/or a review in the comment section further down the page? I always appreciate your feedback. You can also follow me on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. And subscribe to my email list too!

    Pork Fried Rice

    Make the best Chinese pork fried rice recipe just like the restaurants make it. Quick & easy homemade dinner  that the whole family will love!

    • Large Nonstick Skillet
    • Rubber Spatula
    • Wooden Spoon
    • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (divided)
    • 2 Large Eggs (lightly beaten)
    • 8 ounces Ground Pork
    • 1/2 cup Yellow Onion (finely diced)
    • 1 tablespoon Garlic (minced)
    • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger (minced)
    • 3 cups White Rice (cooked)
    • 1/2 cup Frozen Peas and Carrots
    • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
    • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
    • 3 Green Onions (thinly sliced)

    1. Start by heating 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

    2. Once your skillet is hot enough, add the lightly beaten eggs and allow to cook slightly before scrambling into small pieces with a rubber spatula. Once fully cooked, remove your scrambled eggs from the pan.

    3. Preheat another tablespoon of vegetable oil in the skillet just as before, and then add the ground pork, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon until the pork is completely cooked through and no pink remains.

    4. Next, add the onion, garlic and ginger, cooking until the onion is slightly soft and translucent.

    5. Stir in the frozen peas and carrots, cooking for another 1-2 minutes or 'til heated through.

    6. Now add the cooked rice and scrambled eggs to the meat mixture in the skillet. Cook for about 1-2 minutes, or 'til heated through.

    7. Finally, pull your pork fried rice off of the heat, and add the soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir to coat evenly. That's it!

    8. Serve and enjoy your pork fried rice immediately. Optionally, you can garnish the top with freshly chopped green onions!

    How should I store leftover pork fried rice?

    Although fried rice is best served immediately after cooking, you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can reheat it in the microwave, but I recommend heating it back up in a hot skillet with a little oil instead, the same way as you cooked it initially. This will help to sort of “crisp” it back up so that it doesn’t become wet and soggy.

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  • Best Slow Cooker Pork Roast Recipe That’s Tender & Juicy

    Best Slow Cooker Pork Roast Recipe That’s Tender & Juicy

    Learn step by step how to make the best ever slow cooker pork roast that’s perfectly pull apart juicy & tender. It’s the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it recipe that’s so easy to make, and it’s perfect for holiday dinners, church potlucks, or even just a healthy and nutritious weeknight meal!

    My family eats a pot roast at least every week. Maybe it’s a Midwestern thing, but they’re just so easy to make. I love a good oven roasted pork roast, and it’s just hard to beat roasted pork tenderloin! And man, leftover pork roast makes the best pork sandwiches.

    slow cooker pork roast garnished with fresh parsley on a bed of root veggies on a large white decorative plate

    Slow cooker pork roast also makes a great holiday meal. We switch it up every year– Sometimes we make a roasted turkey, some years we make a baked ham in the oven (or pineapple glazed ham), some years a slow cooker whole chicken, and other years we’ve made a hearty pot roast or even maple pork chops! This pork roast has so much flavor, and it’s definitely our go-to meal.

    Why You’ll Love Crock Pot Pork Roast

    • Roast pork is super easy to make in the slow cooker, and it uses simple ingredients. It’s the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it recipe for busy days!
    • This Crock Pot recipe makes a perfectly tender and juicy pork roast. It cooks on a low heat all day long, giving even the toughest of pork cuts plenty of time to break down for that ultimate pull-apart, fork-tender texture.
    • Pork roast makes the best holiday dinner for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas or even New Year’s Eve. It also makes a complete meal for potlucks, family get-togethers and other large gatherings.
    • The best part is that this flavorful pork roast recipe is just so versatile. Throw in your favorite root vegetables, herbs and spices for the ultimate one-pot meal!
    • This old-fashioned comfort food is nutritious and healthy. Good pork contains a wide range of essential vitamins, minerals and healthy fats. Not to mention, it’s a rich source of lean protein.
    slow cooker pork roast on a bed of cooked root veggies with a garnish of fresh parsley in a large black slow cooker

    Ingredients & Substitutions Notes

    How to Make Slow Cooker Pork Roast

    Before getting started, you’ll need to get all of your ingredients out and ready to go. Then grease up your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. I use a 6-quart slow cooker for a 3-4LB roast.

    For ingredient preparation, you’ll want to mince the garlic, slice up the onion, chop up and peel any root vegetables that you use with a large knife and cutting board. If your pork roast is frozen, I recommend setting it out in the refrigerator overnight so that it has time to thaw before making this recipe. You can add it frozen in a pinch, but you may have to increase the cooking time by a couple hours.

    How to Cook Pork Roast in the Crock Pot

    1. Start by adding the sliced onions and minced garlic to the bottom of the Crock Pot.
    2. Next, center your roast on top of the bed of garlic and onions with the fat side up in the slow cooker.
    3. Situate the chopped up root vegetables around the roast in the slow cooker. It’s okay to really pile them in there!
    4. Once everything is situated, go ahead and dry rub the salt, pepper and any other herbs/spices into the pork roast.
    5. Finally, pour chicken stock over the roast and veggies, and then place the lid on top of your Crock Pot.
    6. That’s it! Now you’ll want to set your Crock Pot on low and let it cook for at least 10-12 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 200ºF with a meat thermometer, and the roast easily falls apart when prodded with a fork.
    6 step collage showing how to make slow cooker pork roast in a large black slow cooker

    Keep in mind that the cooking time may vary depending on the size and fat content of your pork roast. The most important thing is that your roast reaches and maintains at least 200-205ºF for a good while. This is required to break down the collagen in the pork roast that can otherwise make it tough and chewy.

    How to Serve Crock Pot Slow Cook Pork Roast

    Now that your pork roast is fully cooked, it’s ready to serve. I like to slice it up with a large knife and top it off with a splash of Worcestershire sauce. Pair with all of your favorite side dishes and appetizers for an easy meal that the whole family will love!

    slow cooker pork roast sliced up and garnished with fresh parsley on a bed of root veggies on a small blue plate

    And don’t be tempted to throw out the leftover broth in the slow cooker. You can make a flavorful gravy by whisking 1/4 cup of flour into 1 cup of the broth in a medium saucepan or cast iron skillet on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Once it starts to simmer and subsequently thicken, add salt and pepper to taste, and drizzle it all over your juicy pork roast!

    What to Serve with Slow Cooker Pork Roast

    Crock Pot pork roast goes well with so many different side dishes and appetizers! Here are a few ideas as to what you can serve with your pot roast…

    Expert Tips and Recipe FAQ’s

    Why is my pork roast not tender in the slow cooker?

    You most likely undercooked the pork roast. For a tender pork roast, a long cooking time is required, and the roast needs to reach at least 200ºF with an instant-read thermometer, and then maintain that temperature for a good while. This is the only way to properly break down the collagen in the pork that can otherwise make it tough and chewy.

    Can I use other kinds of roasts for this recipe?

    Yes, you can use any roast your want. I’ve used this slow cooking method to make a beef roast, whole chicken roast and even a turkey roast.

    How should I store leftover Crock Pot pork roast?

    Crockpot pork roast is best stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat your pot roast in a covered baking dish in the oven at 350ºF, or you can reheat it in a microwave-safe container in the microwave until hot and ready to serve.

    Can you freeze leftover pork roast?

    Yes, you can freeze leftover pork roast. Place it into a freezer-safe container or freezer bag and into the freezer for up to 3 months. Be sure to let it thaw out in the refrigerator overnight before reheating in the oven or microwave.

    slow cooker pork roast garnished with fresh parsley on a bed of root veggies on a large white decorative plate

    If you try this recipe, why not leave a star rating in the recipe card right below and/or a review in the comment section further down the page? I always appreciate your feedback. You can also follow me on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. And subscribe to my email list too!

    Slow Cooker Pork Roast

    Easy slow cooker pork roast that's perfectly pull apart tender & juicy. It's the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it recipe that anyone can make!

    • 6-Quart Slow Cooker
    • Large Knife
    • Cutting Board
    • Meat Thermometer
    • 3-4 pounds Pork Butt Roast
    • 1 Large Yellow Onion (peeled, sliced)
    • 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
    • 2 Medium Potatoes (chopped)
    • 3 Medium Carrots (peeled, chopped)
    • 2 Medium Parsnips (peeled, chopped)
    • 1 Medium Turnip (peeled, chopped)
    • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
    • 2 cups Chicken Broth

    1. Before getting started, go ahead and grease up your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and get all of your veggies prepped.

    2. Start by adding the sliced onions and minced garlic to the bottom of the greased slow cooker.

    3. Next, center your roast on top of the bed of garlic and onions in the slow cooker.

    4. Situate the chopped up root vegetables around the roast in the slow cooker. It's okay to really pile them in there!

    5. Once everything is situated, go ahead and rub the salt, pepper and any other herbs/spices into the pork roast.

    6. Finally, pour chicken broth over the roast and veggies, and then place the lid on top of your Crock Pot.

    7. Now you'll want to set your Crock Pot on low and let it cook for at least 10-12 hours*, or until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 200ºF with a meat thermometer, and the roast easily falls apart when prodded with a fork.

    8. That's it! Serve and enjoy with your favorite side dishes and appetizers!

    *Keep in mind that the cooking time may vary depending on the size and fat content of your pork roast.

    How should I store leftover Crock Pot pork roast?

    Crockpot pork roast is best stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat your pot roast in a covered baking dish in the oven at 350ºF, or you can reheat it in a microwave-safe container in the microwave until hot and ready to serve.

     

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  • How to Cook a Ham in the Oven, Baked with Glaze

    How to Cook a Ham in the Oven, Baked with Glaze

    Learn everything you need to know about how to cook a ham in the oven. This baked spiral ham recipe with an easy, simple glaze is perfect for family dinners and holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.

    Every Christmas and Easter, since I learned how to bake a ham, it’s become our preferred main dish, or centerpiece at the dinner table. We like to have ham, whether we’re having company or not.

    roasted spiral cut bone-in ham in roasting pan for ham

    It’s always a treat, especially when we serve holiday ham with ham gravy (or ham gravy with cornstarch), mashed potatoes, green beans, and Grandma’s homemade dinner rolls. Mmmm, my mouth is watering just thinking about delicious pineapple ham.

    Even sometimes through the year, if prices at the grocery store are cheap enough, we’ll bake a whole ham and cut it up for lunch meat that week. I absolutely love a good ham, almost as much as a good Crock Pot pork roast.

    While baked ham is fairly easy to make, there are lots of things to think about when you’re baking a ham in the oven. Things like how to keep it moist, how long do you cook a ham, and so on.

    Hopefully, I’ll be able to answer all of your burning questions about how to cook a pre-cooked ham. But if you don’t find the answer to your questions, leave me a comment (I check them every so often), and I’ll reply back to you.

    Why You’ll Love Cooking a Ham in the Oven

    • It makes an easy main dish for family dinner or a special occasion like Thanksgiving, Christmas dinner, or Easter dinne.
    • There will be leftovers, lots of leftovers! So that means lunch tomorrow, maybe even dinner, and just maybe lunch the next day too. Or breakfast, if you like ham and eggs.
    • Every bite is delicious, and it pairs well with so many different side dishes and vegetables.
    slices of baked ham on gray plate with serving fork stuck in ham

    Ingredients and Substitutions Notes:

    For this oven-baked ham recipe, you’ll need just 3 ingredients…

    • A pre-cooked ham – My ham in this ham recipe is a 10-pound spiral cut ham. We’ll talk about selecting a ham a little further down.
    • Glaze packet – It usually comes with the ham, and you’ll find it in the packaging.
    • Water

    How to Choose a Ham

    Our grocery stores here make it pretty simple when it comes to selecting the right ham. They don’t offer a whole lot of choices. However, your store may offer an entire selection.

    I’m going to keep it pretty simple here and talk about the basic ham types, so you can easily make a decision as to what kind of ham you’d like to serve.

    Types of Ham

    • Bone-in ham – A bone-in ham is going to give you more flavor and texture. It’s also likely going to be sold as a half ham. It’ll still likely be a fairly large size, but you’ll only get half the ham. It will require carving.
    • Boneless ham – This ham is going to be more processed and have less flavor but a smoother texture. It will need sliced, but it won’t be as much work as carving around the bone.
    • Spiral-cut ham – A spiral-sliced ham is what I used to make this recipe. Spiral-cut hams are bone-in hams, and they sometimes have a glaze already applied. That’s something to think about if you’re wanting to make your own glaze; you’ll want to look for one that comes with a glaze packet instead, so you can opt out of the pre-made glaze.
    • Smoked ham – This type of ham usually has been smoked by the manufacturer.
    • Heritage ham or fresh ham – This type of ham usually comes from a local farmer who raises a heritage breed of pigs. You might even find fresh ham at a local butcher shop.

    If you want to read more, Taste of Home has a really great guide on how to choose the best ham for your next feast.

    How much ham per person do you need?

    The size ham you need depends on how many people you’re cooking for and whether you’re serving a bone-in ham or boneless ham. Remember, the bone adds weight, that isn’t meat, to the ham.

    For a bone-in ham, you’ll probably need about 3/4 to 1 pound per person; for a boneless ham, figure about 1/3 to 1/2 pound per person.

    So, if you’re like me and cooking a 10-pound bone-in ham, you can probably feed 10-12 people. If it’s a 10-pound boneless ham, you can probably feed 15-20 people.

    pre-cooked ham baked in the oven, sitting in roasting pan

    How to Cook a Ham in the Oven

    Baking a fully cooked ham is a pretty straightforward, simple, and easy process. If this is your first time learning how to bake a ham, rest easy, because usually, your package will have all the instructions you need.

    Before you get started, be sure to preheat the oven to 250° F.

    1. Remove the ham from its packaging, and place it face down in the roasting pan for ham. Important Tip: If your package has any juices in it, pour them into the bottom of the pan, along with about a cup of water; this will help your ham to stay more moist.
    2. Cover the ham tightly with foil (all of it but the bottom, so the juices can run out into the pan, and so juices can steam into the ham, keeping it more moist). Then bake the ham according to the instructions in the recipe card below (or according to your package instructions). Usually, you’ll bake it for 12 to 15 minutes per pound. So a 10-pound ham will bake for about 120+ minutes.
    3. About 45 minutes before the end of your bake time, empty the ham glaze packet into a small saucepan, along with the water.
    4. Bring your glaze to a boil over high heat while stirring constantly.
    5. At this point, you’ll need to remove the glaze from the heat. And about 1/2 hour before end of cook time, remove your ham from the oven, take off the foil, and apply the glaze all over the outside of the ham with a basting brush. Then bake it, glazed and uncovered, for another 30 minutes or so.
    6. When the ham is done, you can bring it out of the oven, let it cool just a bit, and use a sharp knife to slice it for serving.
    steps for how to cook a ham in the oven, using roasting pan for ham, and how to glaze the ham with a basting brush

    Baked ham is the highlight of many a Sunday dinner or holiday get together, especially when it’s a juicy ham with loads of delicious flavor.

    slices of glazed ham on gray plate with Italian parsley

    Expert Tips and Recipe FAQ’s

    How long does it take to bake a ham?

    Let’s talk about cooking time and internal temperature when you’re learning how to bake a ham in the oven. Always be sure to look at the packaging instructions for your specific ham, and follow what it says for cook time. This spiral ham came from Aldi, and it said 12 to 15 minutes per pound. So being a 10-pound ham, it needed to cook for about 2 hours (120 minutes) or more, but not too long or it’ll dry out. An 8-pound ham would take about 96+ minutes to bake. A 12-pound ham, 144+ minutes. And so on and so forth. It’s best to have a meat thermometer on hand. According to the USDA, spiral-cut cooked hams that were packaged in processing plants under USDA inspection must be heated to 140 °F as measured with a food thermometer (165 °F for leftover spiral-cut hams or ham that has been repackaged in any other location outside the plant). Cook-before-eating hams or fresh hams must reach 145 °F (with a 3-minute rest time) to be safely cooked before serving. Read more of their Ham and Food Safety instructions.

    How do you cook a spiral ham without drying it out?

    There are a few specific steps you can take to keep a fully cooked ham from drying out while it’s baking…
    – Like I mentioned above, save ham juices from packaging, and pour them into the bottom of the pan; this will help your ham to stay moist.
    – You can put a little less than a cup of water or some kind of stock/broth in the bottom of the pan before baking if you want. This will also add moisture.
    – Covering your ham with foil helps it to retain moisture, as well. Of course, you can also bake it in a roasting bag.

    How do you store baked ham?

    You need to store baked ham in an airtight container in the fridge; it should keep for 3-5 days.

    Can you freeze baked ham?

    Yes, you can freeze a pre-cooked or baked ham. I suggest cutting your ham up into smaller portions and freezing it in airtight containers or freezer bags with aluminum foil; that way it’s easier to get those smaller portions out and re-heat them. When it’s time to re-heat, just make sure you have plenty of time for thawing, especially if you’re thawing a big, huge ham. Keep in mind, according to the USDA, you can store a spiral-cut ham or ham leftovers in the fridge for about 3 to 5 days; and you can freeze them for about 1 to 2 months.

    What to Do with a Ham Hock

    Don’t just throw away that ham hock or leftover bone. Repurpose and make something delicious.

    15 bean soup with ham is a great way to use a ham bone and make something comforting. My mom and grandma always used ham hock to make a big pot of pinto beans, and we’d eat it with cornbread.

    sliced ham on gray plate with Italian parsley

    What to Do with Ham Leftovers

    Here are a few ideas for what to do with all that leftover ham.

    If you try this recipe, why not leave a star rating in the recipe card right below and/or a review in the comment section further down the page? I always appreciate your feedback. You can also follow me on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. And subscribe to my email list too!

    How to Cook a Ham in the Oven

    Everything you need to know about how to cook a ham in the oven. Baked spiral ham recipe with an easy, simple glaze, perfect for holidays.

    • Roasting Pan
    • Aluminum Foil
    • Meat Thermometer
    • Small Saucepan
    • Basting Brush
    • 1 spiral cut or half bone-in ham w/ ham juices (*)
    • 1 cup water (*)

    Glaze:

    • 1 glaze packet (*)
    • 2 tablespoons water

    1. Preheat the oven to 250° F.

    2. Remove the ham from its packaging, and place it face down in the roasting pan.

    3. If your package has any juices in it, pour them into the bottom of the pan, along with about 1 cup of water; this will help your ham to stay more moist.

    4. Cover the ham tightly with foil (all of it but the bottom, so the juices can run out into the pan).

    5. Bake the ham according to the instructions in your packaging; usually, it will require you to bake it for 12 to 15 minutes per pound. So a 10-pound ham will bake for about 120+ minutes.

    6. About 45 minutes before the end of your bake time, empty the ham glaze packet into a small saucepan, along with 2 tablespoons water.

    7. Bring the glaze to a boil over high heat while stirring constantly.

    8. Remove the glaze from the heat. About 1/2 hour before end of cook time, remove the ham from the oven, take off the foil, and apply the glaze all over the outside of the ham with a basting brush.

    9. Finish baking the ham, glazed and uncovered, for another 30 minutes or so.

    10. When the ham is done, you can bring it out of the oven, let it cool just a bit, and use a sharp knife to slice it for serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

    *I used a 10 pound spiral cut ham for this recipe.

    *I use a little less than a cup of water.

    *The glaze packet usually comes with the ham, and you’ll find it in the packaging.

    How Long to Cook a Ham in the Oven

    Always be sure to look at the packaging instructions for your specific ham, and follow what it says for cook time. This spiral ham said 12 to 15 minutes per pound. So being a 10-pound ham, it needed to cook for about 2 hours (120 minutes) or more, but not too long or it’ll dry out. An 8-pound ham would take about 96+ minutes to bake. A 12-pound ham, 144+ minutes. And so on and so forth. It’s best to have a meat thermometer on hand.

    According to the USDA, spiral-cut cooked hams that were packaged in processing plants under USDA inspection must be heated to 140 °F as measured with a food thermometer (165 °F for leftover spiral-cut hams or ham that has been repackaged in any other location outside the plant). Cook-before-eating hams or fresh hams must reach 145 °F (with a 3-minute rest time) to be safely cooked before serving. Read more of their Ham and Food Safety instructions.

    Ways to Keep a Spiral Ham from Drying Out

    • Like I mentioned above, save the ham juices from the packaging, and pour them into the bottom of the pan; this will help your ham to stay moist.
    • You can put a little less than a cup of water or some kind of stock/broth in the bottom of the pan before baking if you want. This will also add moisture.
    • Covering your ham with foil helps it to retain moisture, as well. Of course, you can also bake it in a roasting bag.
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  • Quick and Easy Campfire Hawaiian Pizza

    Quick and Easy Campfire Hawaiian Pizza

    How to make campfire Hawaiian pizza. Just 5 ingredients and a cast iron skillet are all you need for this simple and easy ham and pineapple pizza recipe.

    hand holding slice of Hawaiian pizza cooked over a campfire

    If you’ve never had the smoky flavors of Hawaiian pizza cooked over a campfire, then have I ever got the most delicious pizza recipe for you.

    Now… I have a confession. I’m not a fan of pineapple on my pizza.

    However, my family loves it. And if I have to eat pineapple pizza, I’d much rather have it cooked over the campfire in a cast iron skillet.

    Plus, I do love ham on my pizza. And cheese… I love a really cheesy pizza, and that’s exactly what this is.

    Love a good campfire pizza? You’ll LOVE this hamburger pizza on a campfire.

    sliced ham and pineapple pizza on a wooden cutting board

    Important Note: This recipe makes enough for 2 10-inch pizzas.

    WHERE CAN I FIND THE ACTUAL RECIPE CARD?

    If you’d rather skip all of my tips for making cast iron pizza, important info for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to the pizza recipe – just scroll down to the bottom, where you’ll find a printable recipe card.

    BEFORE YOU GET STARTED COOKING…

    Your fire should be down to coals, with a little bit of flame here and there.

    We use a tripod grill. You’ll want to watch it closely, though, as you may need to adjust the height of the grill over the fire, so the pan or griddle you’re using doesn’t get so hot that it cooks everything too quickly.

    LET’S TALK DOUGH

    As this is meant to be a camping recipe, you can either take a pre-made pizza crust with you, or you can make our easy homemade pizza dough right in a Ziploc bag.

    Either way, don’t let the pizza dough trip you up and keep you from making pizza for dinner while you’re sitting around the campfire.

    WHAT IS ON A HAWAIIAN PIZZA?

    Hawaiian pizza toppings include the sauce, ham or Canadian bacon, pineapple, and mozzarella cheese.

    You can also add other favorite ingredients like bacon, mushrooms, peppers, etc. It’s your pizza, your choice of toppings.

    TIPS FOR HOW TO MAKE HAWAIIAN PIZZA

    Once your pizza crust is ready to go, you’ll just layer the pizza toppings right onto the partially cooked crust in a cast iron skillet.

    1. Begin with a layer of pizza sauce.
    2. Add a layer of sliced or shredded ham.
    3. Next add a layer of pineapple (you can use fresh pineapple or canned pineapple chunks; I used pineapple tidbits because they’re slightly smaller, the perfect size for pizza).
    4. Finally, finish it off with a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.
    steps for making Hawaiian cast iron pizza in a cast iron skillet, including layering pizza sauce, ham, pineapple, and mozzarella cheese onto the pizza crust

    HOW TO COOK HAWAIIAN PIZZA ON A CAMPFIRE

    Now comes the part where you finish cooking your pizza. Don’t worry, cooking pizza on a campfire is really easy to do.

    All you need are a cast iron skillet (or two) and a cast iron lid to go with it.

    Once your pizza is in place on the grill, I’d recommend heating the lid over the coals and then placing it on top of the cast iron pan. This creates an oven like effect, which in turn, will bake your pizza.

    Again, be sure that your rack is not too close to the fire because if not careful, you can burn the bottom of your pizza crust.

    cooking ham and pineapple pizza on a campfire in a cast iron skillet with the lid

    Cook the pizza for about 8-10 minutes or so, until the crust begins to turn slightly golden on the edges and the cheese completely melts.

    Once the pizza is fully cooked, you can remove it from the fire, slice it up, and serve it.

    sliced campfire pizza with pineapple and ham on a wooden cutting board

    HOW ‘BOUT DESSERT AFTER DINNER? SWEET CAMPING RECIPES YOU MAY ENJOY…

    SHOP KITCHEN TOOLS AND CAMPING GEAR FOR THIS RECIPE:

    10.25-Inch Cast Iron Skillet x’s 2 – You can also find 14-inch cast iron pizza pans.

    Lid for Cast Iron Skillet and Lid Lifter

    Tripod Grill – While we rigged up our own tripod grill, you can also buy them. They come with slightly smaller grates, but still usable over the fire.

    Cutting Board and Outdoor Knife Set

    Pizza Cutter Wheel

    We’ve put together a list of camping cooking gear you may need for your next adventure. Be sure to check it out for all the essentials!

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    Quick and Easy Campfire Hawaiian Pizza

    How to make campfire Hawaiian pizza. Just 5 ingredients and a cast iron skillet are all you need for this simple and easy ham and pineapple pizza recipe.

    • 2 10- inch pizza crusts (partially cooked)
    • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
    • 8 slices deli ham (sliced or shredded)
    • 1/2 cup pineapple tidbits
    • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
    1. Prep the pizza crust by partially cooking it, per individual recipe instructions.
    2. Begin layering each pizza crust with a layer of pizza sauce.
    3. Add a layer of sliced or shredded ham.
    4. Next add a layer of pineapple.*
    5. Finally, finish it off with a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.
    6. Once your pizza is in place on the tripod grill, I’d recommend heating the cast iron lid over the coals and then placing it on top of the cast iron pan. This creates an oven like effect, which in turn, will bake your pizza (see notes about rack placement over the fire**).
    7. Cook the pizza for about 8-10 minutes or so, until the crust begins to turn slightly golden on the edges and the cheese completely melts.
    8. When it’s fully cooked, remove the pizza from the fire, slice it up, and serve.

    *You can use fresh or canned pineapple chunks; I used pineapple tidbits because they’re slightly smaller, the perfect size for pizza.

    **Be sure that your tripod rack is not too close to the fire because if not careful, you can burn the bottom of your pizza crust when you go to cook the pizza. Your campfire should have a little flame but be mostly burning coals. 

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  • Instant Pot Sausage and Chicken Casserole

    Instant Pot Sausage and Chicken Casserole

    Easy recipe for sausage and chicken casserole in the Instant Pot. Low carb chicken casserole that makes a healthy dinner and a cheesy comfort food.

    sausage and chicken casserole with wooden spoon in black cast iron skillet

    This sausage and chicken casserole is a low carb dinner my family enjoys from time to time. It’s one of those meals we can pretty easily throw together, walk away from it, and let it cook.

    Even though it’s an Instant Pot casserole, it still requires just a little bit of prep work, like cooking the chicken and browning the sausage. I love that everything is mixed together, though, vegetables and all.

    That’s what makes this recipe so delicious. The meats, vegetables, cheeses, and seasonings just all mesh together to form this yummy low carb chicken casserole everyone in our family enjoys.

    Learn how to quickly use your Instant Pot with our Instant Pot Quick Start Guide, filled with practical tips, Instant Pot recipes, accessory ideas, and more!

    Love a good casserole? You may also enjoy this classic tater tot casserole recipe. And if it’s a one pot meal you’re after, Instant Pot sausage and rice is one you can throw together in minutes!

    low carb chicken casserole with cauliflower and sausage in black cast iron skillet with wooden spoon

    WHERE CAN I FIND THE SAUSAGE AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE RECIPE?

    If you’d rather skip all of my cooking tips, important cooking info for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to the delicious chicken casserole recipe – just scroll down to the bottom, where you’ll find a printable recipe card.

    CAN I USE CAULIFLOWER RICE FOR THIS RECIPE?

    You can definitely use already riced cauliflower to make a sausage cauliflower bake in the Instant Pot.

    However, I don’t recommend using frozen cauliflower rice, because that will add extra water, ultimately changing both the texture and consistency of the casserole.

    I do recommend using either fresh cauliflower or a fresh cauliflower rice over using frozen.

    TIPS FOR HOW TO MAKE THIS LOW CARB CHEESY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

    Gather your ingredients, per the printable recipe card below.

    PREP THE VEGETABLES FIRST…

    You’ll need to prep first by washing and chopping (or mincing) the celery, onion, and garlic. Also, wash and chop the cauliflower if you’re not using cauliflower rice.

    Then pre-heat the Instant Pot in sauté mode.

    ASSEMBLE INGREDIENTS IN THE INSTANT POT

    • Add the butter to your Instant Pot, and let it melt.
    • Sauté the celery, onion, and garlic for about 3 to 5 minutes.
    celery, onions, and garlic sautéing in the Instant Pot
    • Add the sausage in with your veggies and allow it to brown, crumbling it up with the veggies.
    browning sausage with vegetables in Instant Pot pressure cooker
    • Add the cream cheese and shredded chicken in with your vegetable mixture, and mix together well.
    mixing cream cheese and chicken into low carb cheesy chicken casserole in Instant Pot pressure cooker
    • Put the cauliflower, shredded cheeses, salt, pepper, and paprika on top of the vegetable mixture in the Instant Pot.
    adding shredded cheese, cauliflower, and spices to low carb chicken casserole in Instant Pot pressure cooker
    • Then add a cup of water, and place the lid on your Instant Pot.

    COOK YOUR INSTANT POT CASSEROLE

    Turn off the sauté function, press Manual, and set your timer for 8 minutes. Be sure to allow a natural pressure release.

    When it’s done, stir the casserole together… If there’s extra water, you may need to turn the sauté function back on and let it cook down just a little bit.

    You can top it off with chopped fresh basil or parsley if desired.

    low carb cheesy chicken casserole in cast iron skillet with wooden spoon

    LOOKING FOR MORE LOW CARB DINNER IDEAS?

    SHOP KITCHEN TOOLS FOR THIS RECIPE:

    Ninja Food Chopper Express or Cutting Board and Chef’s Knife

    Instant Pot – We’ve used both our 6-quart and our 8-quart Instant Pot.

    Wooden Spatula – We use a wooden spatula when we need to sauté something.

    Glass Measuring Cup – Oh how I love my measuring cup for measuring liquids… I use it every single time I cook or bake anything.

    PRINTABLE RECIPE CARD FOR INSTANT POT SAUSAGE AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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    Instant Pot Sausage and Chicken Casserole

    Easy recipe for sausage and chicken casserole in the Instant Pot. Low carb chicken casserole that makes a healthy dinner and a cheesy comfort food.

    • 2 stalks celery
    • 1/2 large yellow onion
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 1 head cauliflower (*)
    • 3 tablespoons salted butter
    • 1 pound breakfast sausage
    • 8 ounces cream cheese
    • 1 pound chicken (cooked and shredded)
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
    • 1 cup Colby Jack cheese (shredded)
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 cup water
    1. Wash and chop or mince the celery, onion, and garlic; also wash and chop the cauliflower.
    2. Pre-heat the Instant Pot in sauté mode.
    3. Add the butter to your Instant Pot, and let it melt.
    4. Sauté the celery, onion, and garlic for about 3 to 5 minutes.
    5. Add the sausage in with your veggies and allow it to brown, crumbling it up with the veggies.
    6. Add the cream cheese and shredded chicken in with your vegetable mixture, and mix together well.
    7. Put the cauliflower, shredded cheeses, salt, pepper, and paprika on top of the vegetable mixture in the Instant Pot.
    8. Add a cup of water.
    9. Put the lid on your Instant Pot.
    10. Turn off the sauté function, press Manual, and set your timer for 8 minutes; allow a natural pressure release.
    11. When it’s done, stir the casserole together… If there’s extra water, you may need to turn the sauté function back on and let it cook down just a little bit.
    12. You can top it off with chopped basil or parsley if desired. Serve and enjoy!

    *While you can use already riced cauliflower, I recommend using fresh for this recipe. Frozen riced cauliflower can have extra water, which changes the entire texture/consistency of this casserole.

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  • McDonald’s Egg McMuffin Breakfast Sandwich

    McDonald’s Egg McMuffin Breakfast Sandwich

    McDonald’s Egg McMuffin, made with Canadian bacon, eggs, and cheese, is a delicious homemade breakfast sandwich and easy copycat recipe for busy mornings!

    holding a homemade McDonald's Egg McMuffin breakfast sandwich

    McDonald’s Egg McMuffin is a delicious breakfast sandwich and an easy recipe to make on those busy mornings when you need to fly out the door. Mornings when school and work are calling.

    I know… It can be tempting to skip breakfast altogether and just get a move on.

    But this recipe makes it easy to enjoy a quick meal or make it ahead, warm it up, and grab it on the go. No need to skip out on the most important meal of the day.

    Want sausage instead? Try making this sausage and egg McMuffin instead.

    Next to eggs in a basket, ham and cheese egg muffins, and bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast muffins, it’s easily one of my favorite breakfast recipes. I think the melted cheesy goodness is my favorite part.

    homemade Egg McMuffin on baking sheet with other breakfast sandwiches

    We usually don’t eat out for breakfast unless we’re on a trip, or Dan and I have gone out for a breakfast date. And why pack everyone up in the car when I can totally throw this sandwich together at home?

    Homemade is everything. All you need are a few ingredients to make a quick, simple breakfast the whole family will enjoy.

    WHERE CAN I FIND THE RECIPE FOR MCDONALD’S EGG MCMUFFIN?

    If you’d rather skip all of my cooking tips, important cooking info for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to this delicious Egg McMuffin recipe – just scroll down to the bottom, where you’ll find a printable recipe card.

    Homemade Egg McMuffin with melted cheese, Canadian bacon, and eggs, on a baking sheet

    CAN I MAKE AHEAD AND FREEZE A BATCH OF EGG MCMUFFIN SANDWICHES?

    Yes, you can. You can make these while doing meal prep for the week and put them in the freezer, then re-heat later on.

    The only thing I’d mention is to make sure you have something airtight to store them in, such as an airtight container or freezer bags.

    TIPS FOR MAKING THE MOST AWESOME EGG MCMUFFIN

    Gather your ingredients… You’ll need English muffins, salted butter, American cheese, eggs, and Canadian bacon.

    • To get the round shape of the eggs, you can use a round egg mold.
    • We fry our eggs up in just a little bit of bacon grease on a round iron griddle. You can use butter in place of bacon grease if you don’t have any.
    • Before compiling your sandwiches, place the cheese laden English muffins on a cookie sheet and into the oven, and allow the cheese to just slightly melt; it will only take about 3 to 5 minutes.
    a delicious English McMuffin made with Canadian bacon, eggs, and cheese on an English muffin, sitting on a baking sheet

    ALTERNATIVE RECIPE OPTIONS FOR YOUR EGG MCMUFFIN

    There are a few things you could do a bit differently, to make this sandwich suit your tastes even more.

    • Use bacon or sausage instead of Canadian bacon.
    • Make this sandwich using egg whites instead of 2 whole eggs.
    • Scramble your eggs instead of frying them.
    • Do you need the round egg mold? Not if you don’t care whether or not your egg is round… We usually make ours without one, so totally not necessary.
    • Substitute a different kind of cheese, like cheddar, Swiss cheese, etc. The sky’s the limit when it comes to cheese.
    • Instead of English muffins, make this same recipe using bread thins, bagels, toast, or biscuits.
    • Add a dollop of salsa for a li’l kick.
    homemade Egg McMuffin, McDonald's copycat recipe, on baking sheet with other breakfast sandwiches

    HUNGRY FOR MORE BREAKFAST SANDWICH RECIPES?

    We love making this easy omelet breakfast muffin when we’re at home and these bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast burritos when we’re camping. If you don’t want the bread, you can easily make a batch of delicious sausage egg muffins.

    Oh my word, Sugar Dish Me’s recipe for cheesy hash brown breakfast sliders looks so delicious! And Whatever You Do has a yummy recipe for a bacon spinach breakfast sandwich.

    KITCHEN TOOLS YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE AN EGG MCMUFFIN

    Round Egg Mold – It allows you to make perfectly round eggs, pancakes, etc.

    Round Iron Griddle – Comes in so handy for so many things, even grilled cheese.

    Flipper Spatula – A kitchen staple for flipping eggs, burgers, grilled cheese, etc.

    Bread Slicing Knife – for slicing the English muffins in half.

    Toaster – for toasting the English muffins before making the sandwiches. Or you could just do all the toasting and melting of cheese in a toaster oven.

    Cookie Sheet – This’ll come in handy when it’s time to bake the English muffins and melt the cheese.

    MCDONALD’S EGG MCMUFFIN BREAKFAST SANDWICH RECIPE

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    McDonald’s Egg McMuffin Breakfast Sandwich

    McDonald’s Egg McMuffin, made with Canadian bacon, eggs, and cheese, is a delicious homemade breakfast sandwich and easy copycat recipe for busy mornings!

    • 6 English muffins
    • 8 tablespoons salted butter
    • 12 slices American cheese
    • 12 large eggs
    • 6 slices Canadian bacon
    1. Pre-heat the oven to 300°F. 
    2. Fry the eggs, ’til they’re well done, using a round egg mold if you really want a round egg.*
    3. Warm the sliced Canadian bacon by frying it on the griddle, as well. 
    4. Slice the English muffins in half, and toast them in a toaster. 
    5. Spread a thin layer of butter on each toasted English muffin half.
    6. Add a slice of cheese to the bottom half of each English muffin.
    7. Place the English muffins on a cookie sheet and into the oven, and allow the cheese to just slightly melt; it will only take about 3 to 5 minutes.
    8. Remove the English muffins from the oven and begin layering… You’ll add an egg to the cheese covered bottom, add another slice of cheese on top of that egg, add a second egg, and then a slice of Canadian bacon, followed by the English muffin top.
    9. Serve while warm and enjoy! 

    *We fry our eggs in just a little bit of butter (or bacon grease) on a round iron griddle.

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  • Oven Roasted Pork Roast Recipe

    Oven Roasted Pork Roast Recipe

    Pork Roast Recipe – Deliciously easy pork roast recipe with vegetables and gravy, perfect for dinner tonight. How to cook a pork roast with simple seasoning in the oven.

    pork roast in oven with potatoes and carrots in a cast iron pan

    My house is full of meat eaters. They love their meat, so I try to occasionally add a roast to our weekly menu, or baked chicken drumsticks.

    A good pork roast recipe can stretch to more than just one meal, especially if you’re careful about portion sizes. That means leftover pork for the win when it comes to more dinnertime meals (or leftovers for lunch).

    Not only that, but a pork roast with vegetables can mean a one pot meal. I love cooking pork roast in the Crock Pot because it’s an easy meal I can set and forget.

    It’s also delicious with a good side of mashed potatoes or green beans or even a colorful salad. I’ll also share with you how to make a simple gravy to go with your roast.

    Did you know pork roast is a traditional Easter food for many families?

    pork roast with vegetables and gravy on white plate

    If you love this pork roast in oven, you may also enjoy our recipes for roasted pork tenderloin and maple pork chops with apples and onions.

    WHERE CAN I FIND THE RECIPE FOR PORK ROAST?

    If you’d rather skip all of my cooking tips, important cooking info for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to the pork roast recipe – just scroll down to the bottom, where you’ll find a printable recipe card.

    TIPS FOR HOW TO COOK A PORK ROAST

    This recipe is pretty simple. I use chicken broth, a yellow onion, and garlic for simple seasoning and flavoring.

    searing pork roast in blue Dutch oven on stovetop
    • Your first step is to sear the roast in a Dutch oven. You want to brown all sides of your roast, and this usually takes about 10 minutes or so to do.
    • Once it’s seared, you can add all of the prepared vegetables into the pan all around the meat. We like to add potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic.
    • Then just bake the roast until it’s fully cooked.
    cooking pork roast with vegetables in blue Dutch oven

    I didn’t find it necessary with this roast because we cover it while cooking so it steams. But, depending on the size of your roast, you may want to parboil potatoes and veggies just a bit, so they get completely cooked in the amount of time they’ll cook with the meat.

    slicing pork roast on wooden cutting board

    You can also make a simple pork gravy with some of the leftover pork broth (instructions included in the recipe below).

    pork roast recipe with potatoes and carrots in cast iron skillet

    PORK ROAST COOKING TIME

    How long to cook pork roast really depends on a number of factors, including both your oven and the size of your roast.

    We cooked ours for close to an hour or more, or until it came to temp.

    sliced pork roast with vegetables on white plate

    SPEAKING OF PORK TEMPERATURE…

    You want to make sure that it reaches the recommended internal temperature for pork, which is 145 to 160°F. We prefer not to mess around with pork and always let it come to temp before eating.

    Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of your roast before removing it from the oven.

    pork roast recipe, oven roasted with potatoes, carrots, and onions in cast iron pan, with parsley sprinkled on top

    MORE PORK RECIPES YOU’LL ENJOY:

    We love making these sweet chili baby back ribs in our Instant Pot. Pineapple honey glazed ham is one of our go to ham recipes for special occasions and holidays.

    Sidetracked Sarah has a delicious recipe for a slow cooker honey parmesan pork roast. And It Is a Keeper has a wonderful recipe for slow cooker garlic balsamic pork roast.

    pork gravy over sliced pork roast on white plate with vegetables

    KITCHEN TOOLS YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE OVEN ROASTED PORK ROAST

    Dutch Oven – You can sear and bake all in one pan, making cleanup easier too.

    Tongs or Turning Fork

    Meat Thermometer

    Cute Pot Holders – Ok, so they don’t have to be cute, but it certainly doesn’t hurt anything.

    Whisk

    Spatula

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    Oven Roasted Pork Roast Recipe

    Deliciously easy pork roast recipe with vegetables and gravy, perfect for dinner tonight. How to cook a pork roast with simple seasoning in the oven.

    Pork Roast:

    • 1 tablespoon bacon grease
    • 4 1/12 pounds pork roast (*)
    • 2 cups chicken broth
    • 1 medium yellow onion (sliced)
    • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
    • 5 medium potatoes (chopped or chunked)
    • 5 medium carrots (peeled and chopped)

    Pork Gravy:

    • 1 cup pork broth
    • 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
    • 1 1/2 cups water
    • 1 tablespoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    1. Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
    2. Add bacon grease to the heated Dutch oven.
    3. Sear the roast in the Dutch oven, being sure to brown all sides. This may take about 10 minutes or so.
    4. Pour the chicken broth over the roast.
    5. Add the sliced onion, minced garlic, potatoes, and carrots all around the roast. 
    6. Cover and bake at 350°F for about an hour, or until it reaches an internal temperature between 145° to 160°F. 
    7. Once your roast and vegetables are fully cooked, you can make a simple gravy. You can make it right in the same pan after removing the contents, or in a different skillet.
    8. Whisk together the pork broth and flour over low to medium heat.
    9. Then add water, salt, and pepper to the broth mixture, and constantly stir until the gravy starts to thicken.
    10. Once the gravy has thickened enough to form a gravy, it’s ready to eat.
    11. Pair the gravy with the pork roast and vegetables.

    *This roast was a bone in pork roast.

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  • Simple and Delicious Roasted Pork Tenderloin

    Simple and Delicious Roasted Pork Tenderloin

    Pork Tenderloin – How to cook pork tenderloin, roasted to a juicy perfection in the oven. Easy recipe for a delicious dinner with simple seasonings and potatoes.

    sliced pork tenderloin with potatoes in cast iron skillet

    Growing up in a meat and potatoes household, I have a love relationship with meat and potatoes, even though we don’t always eat the second part of that equation. My guys love meat too, so we occasionally gravitate toward pork for dinner.

    Pork tenderloin is the best of both worlds because it’s super easy to make and doesn’t take quite as long to make as our more typical slow cooker pork roast. It’s also delicious with a good side of mashed potatoes, green beans, fried rice with pork or even a colorful salad. Sometimes I even top it off with a fresh batch of mango peach salsa or regular fruit salsa.

    Who doesn’t love an easy dinner the whole family will eat? And it’s healthy to boot. Kind of like these family favorite baked chicken drumsticks!

    Oven roasted pork tenderloin usually takes less than half an hour to bake. There’s hardly any prep time either.

    It’s the perfect solution if you’re wondering what to make for and everyday dinner or even a big family dinner on Easter.

    pork tenderloin with potatoes roasted in a cast iron skillet in the oven

    If you love this tenderloin recipe, you may also enjoy our oven roasted pork roast recipe and maple pork chops with apples and onions.

    WHERE CAN I FIND THE RECIPE FOR PORK TENDERLOIN?

    If you’d rather skip all of my cooking tips, important cooking info for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to the pork tenderloin recipe – just scroll down to the bottom, where you’ll find a printable recipe card.

    FIRST, LET’S TALK ABOUT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PORK LOIN AND PORK TENDERLOIN

    Because yep, there is a difference. Don’t feel bad if you didn’t know, because I didn’t realize it either; I thought they were one and the same.

    I share this with you because I want to make sure you get the right cut of meat for this recipe.

    As it happens, pork loin is speaking about more of a pork roast, while pork tenderloin is more of a boneless filet. Pork tenderloin is that longer, thinner piece of pork that almost looks like a long roll.

    The Kitchn actually has a really helpful explanation for the difference between pork loin and pork tenderloin.

    TIPS FOR HOW TO COOK PORK TENDERLOIN

    This pork tenderloin recipe is really simple, and we actually only use a couple of seasonings that you likely already have in your kitchen.

    • Your first step is to dry the pork tenderloin with a paper towel. It’ll likely have a little bit of water in the package with it, so just pat it dry.
    patting pork tenderloin dry with a paper towel
    • Then rub it down with the olive oil.
    rubbing olive oil into pork tenderloin before cooking
    • Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the entire pork tenderloin, and rub it in well.
    rubbing salt and pepper into pork tenderloin before roasting
    • Sear the meat in a large skillet (preferably a skillet you can also bake it in), being sure to turn it so that both sides slightly brown.
    searing pork tenderloin in cast iron skillet on stovetop

    And now you’re ready to roast it.

    seared pork tenderloin with raw potatoes in cast iron skillet

    Note: You’ll want to parboil potatoes and veggies just a bit, so they get completely cooked in the short amount of time they’ll cook with the meat.

    PORK TENDERLOIN COOKING TIME

    How long to cook pork tenderloin really depends on a number of factors, including both your oven and the size of your tenderloin.

    We cooked ours for about 25 to 30 minutes.

    baked pork tenderloin and potatoes in cast iron skillet

    You want to make sure that it reaches the recommended internal temperature for pork, which is 145 to 160°F. We prefer not to mess around with pork and always let it come to temp before eating.

    pork tenderloin and potatoes, sliced and placed on white plate

    MORE PORK RECIPES YOU’LL ENJOY:

    We love making these sweet chili baby back ribs in our Instant Pot. Pineapple honey glazed ham is one of our go to ham recipes for special occasions and holidays.

    Make a slow cooker apple cider pork loin with this recipe from Mommy Hates Cooking. Mmmm, this recipe for a Maple and Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin in the Slow Cooker, from Sidetracked Sarah, looks so delicious.

    roasted pork tenderloin with potatoes in cast iron skillet

    KITCHEN TOOLS YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN

    Large Cast Iron Skillet – You can sear and bake right in this one skillet, making cleanup easier too.

    Tongs

    Meat Thermometer

    Cute Pot Holders – Ok, so they don’t have to be cute, but it certainly doesn’t hurt anything.

    sliced pork tenderloin with tender roasted potatoes in cast iron skillet

    PORK TENDERLOIN RECIPE

    If you love this baked pork tenderloin as much as I do, please write a 5 star review, and help me share the recipe on Facebook and Pinterest! If you make the recipe, be sure to share that you tried it on Pinterest. I love when readers share feedback!

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    Simple and Delicious Roasted Pork Tenderloin

    How to cook pork tenderloin, roasted to a juicy perfection in the oven. Easy recipe for a delicious dinner with simple seasonings and potatoes.

    Pork Tenderloin:

    • 2 pounds pork tenderloin (*)
    • 4 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 teaspoons smoked sea salt
    • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper

    Potatoes (Optional):

    • 5 whole potatoes (chopped)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped or minced)
    1. Pre-heat the oven to 400°F.
    2. If you want to roast potatoes or veggies with your pork tenderloin, now is the time to prep them and get them ready.**
    3. Pat the pork tenderloin dry with a paper towel.
    4. Rub it down with olive oil.
    5. Sprinkle the smoked sea salt and black pepper over the tenderloin, rubbing the seasonings in.
    6. Sear the meat in a large skillet (preferably a skillet you can also bake it in), being sure to turn the tenderloin halfway thru searing, so that both sides slightly brown.
    7. Place the parboiled potatoes and veggies in the skillet with the tenderloin, sprinkling olive oil, salt, and black pepper over the veggies.
    8. Bake everything at 400°F for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until it reaches the recommended internal temperature of 145 to 160°F with a meat thermometer.***
    9. Optional step: In the last 5 to 10 minutes of baking, sprinkle parsley over the entire skillet.
    10. Once the pork tenderloin is fully cooked, remove it from the oven.
    11. Slice the tenderloin and serve with the potatoes and veggies.

    *This recipe is based on the size of about a 2 pound pork tenderloin.

    **Wash, chop, and parboil potatoes and veggies, so they’re ready to go. 

    ***How long to cook pork tenderloin really depends on a number of factors, including both your oven and the size of your tenderloin.

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  • Low Carb Sausage Egg Muffins

    Low Carb Sausage Egg Muffins

    Low carb sausage egg muffins you can make ahead for an easy, healthy breakfast both for you and your kids. Freezable, simple ingredients, quick and delicious recipe!

    We pretty much eat the same thing for breakfast every single morning, but sometimes we just need to switch it up. These sausage egg muffins, filled with sausage, bell pepper, cheddar, pepper jack, and basil, are an easy way to do that.

    sausage egg muffins recipe

    Like bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast muffins, this egg muffin recipe is bursting with incredible flavor. It also makes a very fluffy egg muffin cup.

    Eat them with a fork, or eat them with your fingers, making them the perfect breakfast on the go. They’re quick, low carb, and healthy, giving you a boost of protein to start your day off right.

    sausage egg muffins on a white plate

    If you love these egg cups, you’ll also love these ham and cheese egg muffins.

    I JUST WANT THE RECIPE! TAKE ME TO THE RECIPE FOR LOW CARB SAUSAGE EGG MUFFINS!

    If you’d rather skip all of my cooking tips, important cooking info for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to this delicious low carb sausage egg muffins recipe – just scroll down to the bottom, where you’ll find a printable recipe card.

    sausage egg muffins in a cast iron muffin tin

    CAN YOU MAKE AHEAD AND FREEZE BREAKFAST MUFFINS WITH EGGS?

    Yes, you can. In fact, you can make enough for a couple weeks in a very short amount of time.

    • Make a batch or two of sausage and egg muffins and allow them to cool.
    • Then place them all in a freezer bag or freezer tight container and freeze for easy breakfasts all week.
    • When morning comes, simply warm them up in the microwave or the oven, whichever your preference.
    sausage egg muffins popped out of muffin tin, ready to eat for an easy breakfast

    TIPS FOR HOW TO BAKE EGGS IN A MUFFIN TIN

    Baking eggs in a muffin tin is actually really easy, even when you have multiple ingredients you’re trying to fit in each small muffin cup.

    • Make sure all of your ingredients are ready first… Sausage (or bacon or ham) is cooked, peppers and onions are sautéed, cheese is shredded, veggies are washed and ready, and eggs are whipped up with either heavy whipping cream or milk.
    cooking sausage and peppers in a cast iron skillet
    • Spray the muffin pan with cooking spray before adding any ingredients to it.
    • Start by adding solid ingredients, like your meat, vegetables, cheese, etc.
    layering sausage and cheese for sausage egg muffins in cast iron muffin pan
    • Then pour the egg mixture into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 of the way full; this will leave a little room for expansion in baking.
    fill egg cups with egg mixture for easy sausage egg muffins
    • Then bake the sausage egg muffins, following your recipe instructions.
    cooked sausage egg muffins in cast iron muffin pan

    HOW TO TELL WHEN EGG MUFFINS ARE DONE

    You’ll be able to tell when your egg muffins are done by both sight and touch. They’ll be fluffy and not jiggly in the middle.

    Of course, if you really want to make sure the eggs are cooked through, you can always use a cooking thermometer to check the temperature. According to the Egg Safety Center, any type of quiche or egg casserole should reach a temperature of 160°F.

    low carb sausage egg muffins in a muffin pan

    IF YOU LOVE THIS SAUSAGE EGG MUFFINS RECIPE, TRY SOME OF OUR OTHER BREAKFAST FAVORITES:

    WAYS YOU CAN CHANGE UP BAKED EGG MUFFINS

    • Add minced onions.
    • Or if you like them better, add chopped green onions.
    • Add chopped up spinach to the egg mixture.
    • Use smoked cheese or Queso Fresco in place of cheddar, colby jack, or pepper jack.
    • Add a different type of meat, like ham or bacon.
    • Or go meatless.
    low carb sausage egg muffins from scratch with basil on top

    KITCHEN TOOLS YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE EGG MUFFINS WITH SAUSAGE:

    Frying Pan and Spatula

    Cutting Board and Sharp Knife

    Cheese Grater

    Liquid Measuring Cup

    Mixing Bowl and Whisk

    Muffin Tins

    Cooking Thermometer (optional)

    LOW CARB SAUSAGE EGG MUFFINS RECIPE

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    Sausage Egg Muffins

    Low carb sausage egg muffins you can make ahead for an easy, healthy breakfast both for you and your kids. Freezable, simple, and delicious!

    • Muffin Tin
    • 1 tablespoon salted butter
    • 1 medium bell pepper (minced)
    • 1 pound breakfast sausage
    • 1 tablespoon fresh basil (chopped)
    • 10 large eggs
    • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
    • 1/2 cup pepper Jack cheese (shredded)

    1. Pre-heat the oven to 375° F and grease a muffin tin. 

    2. Add the butter to a large skillet over medium heat.

    3. Sauté the minced bell pepper in the melted butter for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the peppers begin to soften.

    4. Add the sausage to the skillet, combining it with the peppers.

    5. Stir in the chopped basil leaves, and cook the sausage thoroughly.
    6. Remove the sausage and pepper mixture from the heat, and drain well.

    7. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy whipping cream, salt, and pepper.

    8. Put 1 to 2 tablespoons of sausage in the bottom of each muffin cup.

    9. Sprinkle on a layer of cheddar and pepper Jack.

    10. Pour the whipped egg mixture over the sausage and cheese, filling each muffin cup about 3/4 of the way full.

    11. Bake at 375° F for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until the egg muffins are fluffy, not jiggly, and have reached 160° F with a meat thermometer. 

    12. Allow the muffins to cool for 2 to 3 minutes in the pan; then run a table knife around the edges of the muffin cups, and pop the muffins out onto a wire rack to cool. 

    13. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings and sides!

    *You can serve them immediately, or you can refrigerate or freeze them. Then pop them in the microwave in the morning, and enjoy a warm breakfast with hardly any effort! They’re perfect for a quick, on the go, healthy breakfast!

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  • Mexican Corn on the Cob with Bacon

    Mexican Corn on the Cob with Bacon

    Mexican Corn on the Cob with Bacon – How to transform grilled corn on the cob into Mexican corn, with a tasty addition of bacon sprinkled on top. Delicious, flavorful side dish recipe!

    Mexican corn on a baking sheet with mayo, feta cheese, cilantro, bacon, and lime wedges

    One of our all-time favorite summer sides for my favorite Crock Pot pork roast, roast beef Philly cheesesteaks and baked chicken drumsticks is corn on the cob, both grilled and pressure cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot. Now we have a way to dress up grilled corn on the cob and transform it into our new favorite, Mexican corn.

    Trust me when I say, this is such a delicious recipe. I know what you’re thinking, though.

    Ew, mayo and butter on corn? No way! Oh yes way.

    Just give it a chance, because the combination of ingredients in this Mexican street corn recipe make a very flavorful, crispy, tasty ear of corn. Just one bite, and those ears will fly off the table.

    All you need are a few ingredients to make this amazing Mexican corn recipe. And if you’d rather have it in casserole form, you can make Mexican Corn Casserole.

    Grilled ear of Mexican corn on the cob with all the fixings, including mayo, Feta cheese, cilantro, and bacon

    Ingredients you’ll need to make Mexican corn:

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    Tips for how to make delicious Mexican corn on the cob:

    Once you’ve gathered all your ingredients, your first step is to get the grill going. You can use any type of grill, either a charcoal grill or gas grill; we prefer charcoal, mainly for the taste it gives the food.

    Shuck and wash the corn. Then grill the corn until it’s done and slightly charred; as you grill it, make sure you stay with it and turn it often with a good pair of grilling tongs.

    slightly charred grilled corn on the cob for Mexican corn recipe

    Once the corn is cooked to perfection, take it off the grill and put it on a baking sheet.

    Generously butter each ear of corn.

    Butter ears of grilled corn on the cob for Mexican corn on the cob recipe

    Use a basting brush to brush a generous helping of mayo onto each ear of corn, turning the ear to make sure it’s coated well all the way around.

    brushing mayo onto ears of grilled corn with basting brush for mexican street corn recipe

    Sprinkle chili powder on every ear, again turning to sprinkle all the way around each ear.

    sprinkling chili powder on grilled corn for Mexican corn recipe

    Crumble Feta cheese on top of each ear of corn.

    crumbling Feta cheese onto grilled corn on the cob for Mexican corn recipe

    Sprinkle all the corn with a good helping of chopped up cilantro.

    adding cilantro to mexican corn on the cob

    Crumble real bacon on top of each ear… Because bacon makes everything better, right?

    crumbled bacon on Mexican corn

    Finally, cut your limes into wedges, and give a good squeeze of lime juice over everything. This will give the flavors just a hint of citrus kick.

    squeezing lime juice onto ears of grilled Mexican corn on the cob

    And that’s it. You’re ready to eat!

    boy eating Mexican corn

    This corn pairs really well with pork chops, bacon cheeseburgers, Chicago hot dogs, garlic parmesan chicken skewers, crock pot sloppy joes and shrimp kabobs! If you’re looking for a high quality meat to grill with your corn, click here to see what Snake River Farms has to offer. 

    Mexican corn on the cob on a baking sheet

    Alternative ingredient options for your Mexican corn recipe

    There are certain ingredients you can substitute for others when you’re making a Mexican street corn recipe.

    • Instead of mayonnaise, you can use a plain Greek yogurt or sour cream; or maybe even a combination.
    • If you don’t want the flavors of chili powder, you can give the corn a little kick with cayenne pepper or a little hot sauce drizzled over the corn.
    • Feta cheese is absolutely delicious on this corn; but you can use parmesan, Cotija cheese, or Queso Fresco.
    • Cilantro is totally optional, but it does add an interesting citrus-like taste.
    • Instead of bacon, you could use diced up ham. Or no meat at all.
    • Limes, lemons, you call the shots. It’s your food. But I do love a squirt of lime juice. It just gives the corn an oomph.
    • It’s got plenty of flavor, but a dash of black pepper would give it a li’l extra spicy kick.
    • This peach mango salsa makes the best topping for Mexican corn!
    holding an ear of Mexican corn

    More corn recipes you may enjoy:

    Grilled Corn in the Husk with Honey Butter

    Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

    Corn Casserole with Bacon

    Mexican Corn Casserole with Bacon

    Creamy Potato Corn Chowder

    grilled Mexican corn on a baking sheet

    Tools you may need to make Mexican corn:

    Charcoal Grill or Gas Grill – We love using our charcoal grill.

    Grilling Tongs – You’ll need tongs to turn the corn on the grill.

    Basting Brush – to brush on the butter and mayo.

    Baking Sheet – This works really well to hold all the corn as you dress it up into Mexican corn.

    grilled Mexican corn on the cob on baking sheet with lime wedges

    Cute Dachshund Corn Holders – Because they’re fun… And cute!

    Mexican Corn on the Cob with Bacon

    How to transform grilled corn on the cob into Mexican corn, with a tasty addition of bacon sprinkled on top. Delicious, flavorful side dish recipe!

    • 8 ears corn on the cob
    • 8 tablespoons salted butter
    • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 4 ounces Feta cheese (crumbled)
    • 3 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
    • 4 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
    • 1 whole lime
    1. Start up the grill first. You can use any type of grill, either a charcoal grill or gas grill; we prefer charcoal, mainly for the taste it gives the food.
    2. Shuck and wash the corn.
    3. Grill the corn until it’s done and slightly charred; as you grill it, make sure you stay with it and turn it often with a good pair of grilling tongs.
    4. Once the corn is cooked to perfection, take it off the grill and put it on a baking sheet.
    5. Generously butter each ear of corn.
    6. Use a basting brush to brush a generous helping of mayo onto each ear of corn, turning the ear to make sure it’s coated well all the way around.
    7. Sprinkle chili powder on every ear, again turning to sprinkle all the way around each ear.
    8. Crumble Feta cheese on top of each ear of corn.
    9. Sprinkle all the corn with a good helping of chopped up cilantro.
    10. Crumble real bacon on top of each ear.
    11. Finally, cut your limes into wedges, and give a good squeeze of lime juice over everything. 
    12. And that’s it. You’re ready to eat! This corn pairs really well with pork chops, burgers, Chicago hot dogs, and shrimp kabobs!
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  • Sweet Chili Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

    Sweet Chili Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

    Sweet Chili Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs – So easy to make. How to cook baby back ribs using a sweet chili dry rub that gives them a wonderful flavor. They’re fall off the bone delicious!

    Last week one of our cooking show viewers requested that we cook ribs in the Instant Pot. We decided that was a great idea and came up with this Sweet Chili Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs recipe.

    Sweet Chili Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs on a cutting board

    It’s a recipe that takes delicious to a whole new level. And I’ll let you in on a little secret… I’d never made ribs before this recipe. I’m not sure why because it was so, so easy!

    Dan came up with a baby back rib rub that gives the ribs so much wonderful flavor. They don’t even need any salt; that’s how good they taste.

    Baby back rib rub with baby back ribs on a cutting board

    It’s a simple recipe with simple ingredients. And it also doesn’t take a ton of time to make. If you have an Instant Pot, you’re in business.

    How to make Baby Back Ribs in the Instant Pot

    If you love pork recipes, you may also enjoy our roasted pork tenderloin and oven roasted pork roast recipe.

    Tips for how to cook baby back ribs in your Instant Pot:

    First of all, gather your ingredients… You will need light brown sugar, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, ground black pepper, water, apple cider vinegar, baby back ribs, and BBQ sauce.

    • Rinse the ribs and pat dry.
    • Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs; you can do this by using a knife to scrape up the edge, grab it with a paper towel, and pull it back.
    • Sprinkle and rub the rib rub all over both sides of the ribs, making sure every inch is covered with flavor.
    • Slightly fold the ribs and place them in a semi-circle on top of the trivet inside the Instant Pot.
    • Place the lid on your pressure cooker, and make sure the vent is sealed.
    • Press ‘Pressure Cook’ and set for 25 minutes.
    • Once the Instant Pot is done cooking, allow it to naturally release before opening it up.
    • Pre-heat the broiler on your oven to ‘High’.
    • When the ribs are completely cooked, carefully remove them from the Instant Pot and place them on a cookie sheet.
    • Brush BBQ sauce all over the ribs, on both sides.
    • Place in the oven to broil for 3 to 5 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Sometimes I top mine off with my favorite mango peach salsa!
    Sweet Chili Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs Recipe

    More Instant Pot recipes you may enjoy:

    Learn how to quickly use your Instant Pot with our Instant Pot Quick Start Guide, filled with practical tips, Instant Pot recipes, accessory ideas, and more!

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    More recipes fellow meat lovers will love:

    Not Your Mama’s Easy Meatloaf

    Baked Italian Cauliflower Meatballs

    Maple Pork Chops with Apples and Onions

    Pressure Cooker Salmon

    Knife Slicing Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs on a Cutting Board

    Kitchen tools you may need to make this baby back ribs recipe:

    Instant Pot – You’ll need an Instant Pot to make these ribs.

    Steamer Rack Trivet – You’ll need to set the ribs up on the trivet so they’re not soaking in the liquid the entire time they cook.

    Cutting Board and Knife – We use our cutting boards with just about every recipe. They’re good for prepping, and (after washing) cutting and serving.

    Basting and Pastry Brush – to brush on the BBQ sauce.

    Cookie Sheet – This will allow you to quickly broil the ribs after cooking.

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    Sweet Chili Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

    Sweet Chili Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs are so easy to make. How to cook baby back ribs using a sweet chili dry rub that gives them a wonderful flavor. They’re fall off the bone delicious!

    • 1 cup water
    • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
    • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
    • 2 teaspoons onion powder
    • 2 teaspoons cumin
    • 2 teaspoons chili powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 set baby back ribs
    • 1 cup BBQ sauce
    1. Add the water and apple cider vinegar to your Instant Pot. 
    2. Place a trivet down inside your Instant Pot (we used our 8-quart Instant Pot for this recipe).
    3. Now mix together the ingredients for your dry rub: brown sugar, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, and ground black pepper.
    4. Rinse the ribs and pat dry.
    5. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs; you can do this by using a knife to scrape up the edge, grab it with a paper towel, and pull it back.
    6. Sprinkle and rub the rib rub all over both sides of the ribs, making sure every inch is covered with flavor.
    7. Slightly fold the ribs and place them in a semi-circle on top of the trivet inside the Instant Pot.
    8. Place the lid on your pressure cooker, and make sure the vent is sealed.
    9. Press ‘Pressure Cook’ and set for 25 minutes. 
    10. Once the Instant Pot is done cooking, allow it to naturally release before opening it up.
    11. Pre-heat the broiler on your oven to ‘High’.
    12. When the ribs are completely cooked, carefully remove them from the Instant Pot and place them on a cookie sheet.
    13. Brush BBQ sauce all over the ribs, on both sides.
    14. Place in the oven to broil for 3 to 5 minutes. 
    15. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
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  • Maple Sausage Stuffed Pastry Bites

    Maple Sausage Stuffed Pastry Bites

    Maple Sausage Stuffed Pastry Bites – Made with cream cheese and spinach, maple sausage stuffed pastry bites are the ultimate appetizer and finger food idea for your holiday party.

    This recipe for Maple Sausage Stuffed Pastry Bites is sponsored by @TysonFoods. Much like my favorite leftover turkey stuffing crescent roll appetizers and leftover ham crescent rolls, these bite-sized appetizers take about 30 minutes to make, and they’re so delicious, it’s hard to stop at just one.

    Maple Sausage Stuffed Pastry Bites are so easy to make. They’re the ultimate appetizer and finger food idea for holiday parties and family get togethers.

    Whether you’re gearing up for a holiday party or just making a few treats for family and friends, finger foods are definitely a given.

    I used to love it when I’d hear that term… Finger Foods. It usually went along with one of my other favorite terms growing up… Church Potluck. Both meant all sorts of good things to eat and an enjoyable time with friends, as well.

    I could think of all sorts of things to do with Jimmy Dean® Pork Sausage; in fact, Jimmy Dean® Maple Sausage has been my absolute favorite kind of sausage for a really long time, mainly because of the flavor it gives to anything I choose to make with it.

    Use Jimmy Dean® Maple Sausage to make Maple Sausage Stuffed Pastry Bites. Easy delicious appetizer recipe, perfect for holiday parties with family and friends.

    Just ask my family. Breakfast Bake is one of my favorite things to make, along with delicious Biscuits and Sausage Gravy; Sausage Biscuit Sandwiches; Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Sandwiches; and so much more.

    Breakfast isn’t the only way to use Jimmy Dean® Maple Sausage, though. Think appetizers, soups and stews, snacks, kid-friendly dinner ideas, and meat pies… With premium quality ingredients and delicious taste in every roll of down-home fresh pork sausage, it’s a definite go-to ingredient for all sorts of recipes and meal ideas.

    For now, let’s make a super easy appetizer you can whip up in no time. All you need are a few delicious ingredients.

    Delicious appetizer idea for holiday parties and family celebrations, Maple Sausage Stuffed Pastry Bites. Easy recipe that only takes about 30 minutes to make!

    Looking for more appetizers? You may enjoy these easy appetizer recipes, including pinwheels, apples and cheese crackers, and bacon wrapped apples and cheese.

    Tips for how to make Maple Sausage Stuffed Pastry Bites

    • You can find Jimmy Dean® Maple Sausage in the refrigerated meats section at Walmart. If you use Ibotta, look for the offer to purchase 2 rolls of sausage and earn $1.
    • Bake the puff pastry cups according to the package directions.
    • Meanwhile, cook the sausage in a large skillet. Drain well.
    • Wash and chop the spinach and green onions.
    • Shred the cheddar cheese.
    • Mix together the cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, sour cream, spinach, and cheddar.
    • When the sausage is fully cooked and drained, mix it into the creamy mixture.
    • Add a small dollop of the creamy sausage mixture into each puff pastry cup.
    • Top off each of the Maple Sausage Stuffed Pastry Bites with green onions.
    • Serve on a platter right away to all your holiday guests!
    Serve Maple Sausage Stuffed Pastry Bites to all your holiday guests. Delicious appetizer and finger food idea that’s super easy to make!

    Looking for more delicious holiday appetizers or snacks?

    For more holiday recipe inspiration, you may enjoy browsing through all our favorite Christmas dinner recipes and Easter dinner ideas.

    Maple Sausage Stuffed Pastry Bites, made with puff pastry cups, cream cheese, spinach, and Ranch dressing mix. They’re so scrumptious, all your holiday party guests will love them!

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    Maple Sausage Stuffed Pastry Bites

    Maple Sausage Stuffed Pastry Bites, made with cream cheese and spinach, are the ultimate appetizer and finger food idea for your holiday party.

    • 2 packages puff pastry cups
    • 1 pound Jimmy Dean® Maple Sausage
    • 1 8- ounce package cream cheese
    • 1/2 tablespoon ranch dressing mix
    • 1 tablespoon sour cream
    • 1/4 cup spinach (chopped)
    • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • 5 green onions (chopped)
    1. Bake and prep the puff pastry cups according to the package directions.
    2. Meanwhile, cook the sausage in a large skillet. Drain well.
    3. Wash and chop the spinach and green onions.
    4. Shred the cheddar cheese.
    5. Mix together the cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, sour cream, spinach, and cheddar.
    6. When the sausage is fully cooked and drained, mix it into the creamy mixture.
    7. Add a small dollop of the creamy sausage mixture into each puff pastry cup. 
    8. Top off each of the Maple Sausage Stuffed Pastry Bites with a sprinkling of green onions.
    9. Serve on a platter right away to all your holiday guests! 

     

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    I love finger foods, and Maple Sausage Stuffed Pastry Bites are the ultimate appetizer and finger food. Delicious snack idea for a holiday celebration. Made using cream cheese and spinach. Yum!
  • Creamy Potato Corn Chowder

    Creamy Potato Corn Chowder

    Creamy Potato Corn Chowder with bacon and cheddar is so easy to make. Hearty soup that makes a cozy weeknight meal the whole family will love!

    This recipe for Creamy Potato Corn Chowder is sponsored by UncommonGoods. Corn Chowder is a hearty soup and a cozy meal to warm up with on a chilly week night. It’s oh so creamy and best served with crackers, slices of cheddar cheese, and even a homemade baguette or two if you happen to have one.

    Creamy Potato Corn Chowder with bacon, an easy weeknight meal filled with cozy goodness. Hearty soup recipe the whole family will love.

    I love cooking up a big pot of stew in my UncommonGoods Soapstone Stew Pot, which would make a great gift idea for the aspiring chef in your life. Even after I remove this beautiful pot from the stove, it continues to naturally keep our soup warm, a feature I absolutely love for a non-rushed weeknight meal with my family.

    Fill a stew pot with the ingredients for a Creamy Potato Corn Chowder. Hearty soup that makes a tasty weeknight meal and a delicious lunch idea.

    Speaking of UncommonGoods, they offer all sorts of handmade, recycled, and organic products for customers. Their mission is sustainability and social responsibility in everything they do. The copper handled and belted Soapstone Stew Pot is actually handmade by a couple from Brazil, and each pot is unique.

    That uniqueness of many UncommonGoods products lends to fantastic and meaningful personalized gift ideas, gift ideas for friends, and more. They even offer a more personalized gift search function called Sunny, which allows you to search based on your gift recipient’s interests.

    I do love the uniqueness of this stew pot… and I especially love that you only need a few ingredients to make a delicious pot of Creamy Potato Corn Chowder.

    How to make hearty and delicious Creamy Potato Corn Chowder, a cozy weeknight meal filled with tasty goodness like bacon and cheddar cheese. Easy dinner idea and recipe!

    Tips for how to make Creamy Potato Corn Chowder

    1. Wash and chop your veggies, including potatoes, onion, and celery.
    2. Sauté the chopped onion and celery in melted butter in a large stew pot for 3 to 4 minutes.
    3. Stir in the chicken broth, potatoes, and frozen corn.
    4. Simmer on medium heat until potatoes have softened, about 30 minutes or so.
    5. Meanwhile, cook and crumble the bacon.
    6. Also, shred the cheddar cheese.
    7. Once the soup has simmered and potatoes have softened, stir in the heavy whipping cream, cheddar cheese, bacon, salt, and pepper.
    8. Do a li’l taste test to make sure you have enough salt and pepper.
    9. Bring soup to a boil, and allow it to simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes.
    10. Serve while warm, with crackers, extra cheddar cheese, baguettes, buttermilk cornbread, etc.

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    Easy, delicious dinner idea - Creamy Potato Corn Chowder with bacon! One of my family’s favorite hearty soup recipes.

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    Creamy Potato Corn Chowder

    Creamy Potato Corn Chowder with bacon and cheddar is so easy to make. Hearty soup that makes a cozy weeknight meal the whole family will love!

    • 1 tablespoon salted butter
    • 1 medium yellow onion (minced)
    • 2 stalks celery (chopped)
    • 4 cups chicken broth
    • 5 medium potatoes (chopped)
    • 3 cups frozen corn
    • 6 slices bacon
    • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
    • 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (to taste)

    1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter.

    2. Sauté the onion and celery in the butter for 3-5 minutes.

    3. Stir in the chicken broth, potatoes, and frozen corn. 

    4. Simmer on medium heat until the potatoes have softened, about 30 minutes or so.

    5. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and crumble the bacon. Set aside.

    6. Once the soup has simmered and the potatoes have softened, stir in the bacon, heavy whipping cream, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.

    7. Bring the chowder to a boil, and allow it to simmer over low heat for another 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    8. Serve while warm with crackers, cheese, or toasted baguettes. 

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    Creamy Potato Corn Chowder with bacon is easy peasy to make. Hearty soup that makes a cozy weeknight meal the whole family will love!
  • Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham

    Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham

    How to make a perfectly cooked, moist, delicious pineapple honey glazed ham for dinner and holiday celebrations.

    Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham is a blend of sweet and salty deliciousness. Whether you’re looking for a family dinner idea or rather a main dish to add to your holiday menu, this ham is the perfect addition.

    Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham, perfect for a weeknight meal or a holiday celebration. Delicious sweet and salty recipe.

    Years ago in a past life, we had a grocery store where we loved to occasionally shop. One of the treats we enjoyed from that store was shaved pineapple ham fresh from the deli.

    That’s what this recipe reminds me of. The fresh pineapple purée and sliced pineapple, along with honey, give the roasted ham a slightly sweet flavor, but not too sweet.

    And it’s pretty simple and easy to make… Just be sure to have plenty of toothpicks on hand. I’m definitely adding this recipe to my lists of traditional Easter dinner recipes and favorite Christmas recipes.

    Don’t forget to make this ham gravy recipe to pour over your baked ham and mashed potatoes. If you need a gluten-free option, this gluten-free ham gravy is pretty delicious.

    Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham is a blend of sweet and salty deliciousness. It’s perfect for Christmas or Easter dinner, and the leftovers make an amazing ham sandwich.

    You can make all sorts of delicious recipes with leftover ham, including these delicious leftover ham crescent rolls, scalloped potatoes and ham casserole, and ham and cheese egg muffins.

    Tips for how to make a Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham

    • Pre-heat the oven to 325°.
    • Place a large ham in a roasting pan.
    • Add water to the roasting pan.
    • Purée a slice or two of pineapple in a blender, just enough to make 2 tablespoons of purée.
    • Mix the pineapple purée with the honey, and brush it all over the ham, letting the excess glaze run off the ham and into the bottom of the roasting pan.
    • Using toothpicks, attach pineapple slices to the outside of the ham, at least 6 to 8 slices.
    • Bake the ham at 325°. Bake time will be per the weight of your ham and will differ per ham.
    • Once the ham has cooked through and is ready, you’ll need to slice it up before serving.

    Looking for delicious side dish recipes to go with your ham?

    Honey Glazed Carrots with Rosemary

    Instant Pot Southern Green Beans

    Jiffy Corn Pudding

    Apple Walnut Bread Stuffing

    Cranberry and Orange Sauce

    Easy Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cauliflower

    Homemade Bread Rolls

    Easy Homemade Biscuits from Scratch

    Maybe you’d rather have turkey or pork for dinner? You’ll love our Maple Bourbon Brined Roasted Turkey, roasted pork tenderloin, oven roasted pork roast, and our Maple Pork Chops with Apples and Onions.

    Whether you're looking for a family dinner idea or rather a main dish to add to your holiday menu, Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham is the perfect addition.

    Tools you may need to roast a Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham

    Roasting Pan – for roasting the ham.

    Blender – for making pineapple purée.

    Basting Brush – to glaze the ham.

    Toothpicks – to help you attach the pineapple slices to the ham.

    Meat Thermometer – This will help you know what the internal temperature of the ham is. We use ours all the time.

    Grill Armor Oven Gloves – We’ve mentioned these in a few of our live videos; I love using these.

    Carving Set – to carve the turkey before serving.

    Serving Platter – for serving.

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    Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham

    Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham recipe. How to make a perfectly cooked, moist, delicious ham for dinner and holiday celebrations.

    • 1 large ham
    • 1 cup water
    • 2 tablespoons pineapple purée
    • 1/2 cup honey
    • 6 to 8 pineapple slices
    • 12 to 18 to othpicks
    1. Pre-heat the oven to 325°. 
    2. Place a large ham in a roasting pan.
    3. Add water to the roasting pan.
    4. Purée a slice or two of pineapple in a blender, just enough to make 2 tablespoons of purée.
    5. Mix the pineapple purée with the honey, and brush it all over the ham, letting the excess glaze run off the ham and into the bottom of the roasting pan.
    6. Using toothpicks, attach pineapple slices to the outside of the ham, at least 6 to 8 slices.
    7. Bake the ham at 325°. Bake time will be per the weight of your ham and will differ per ham.
    8. Once the ham has cooked through and is ready, you’ll need to slice it up before serving.

     

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  • Instant Pot Southern Green Beans

    Instant Pot Southern Green Beans

    Southern Green Beans, made with bacon, onion, and ground beef in the Instant Pot. Delicious side dish recipe, perfect for holidays or weeknight meals.

    Southern Green Beans are the most flavorful green beans you’ll ever enjoy. With bacon, onion, and ground beef, the flavors are incredible. Pressure cooked in the Instant Pot, they’re so tender and delicious, not to mention easy to make. And they pair really well with a Crock Pot pork roast or even baked chicken drums!

    Southern Green Beans, made with bacon, onion, and ground beef in the Instant Pot. Delicious side dish recipe, perfect for holidays or weeknight meals.

    They’re reminiscent of the green beans my grandma used to make for every single holiday get together. Also, the fact that I live in Arkansas… That warrants a Southern recipe or two, right? I think so.

    This recipe really only uses 6 ingredients, so it’s a pretty simple recipe. The most work is cooking up the bacon and ground beef beforehand. Otherwise, just throw all the ingredients in the Instant Pot, give them a stir, pop the lid on, and cook.

    Serve up a helping of Instant Pot Southern Green Beans for Thanksgiving or a weeknight meal. Incredible flavor, cooked with bacon and ground beef. So delicious!

    Meaning you can throw it all together and walk away and focus on doing something else (like play a quick game with the kids or keep the laundry going). 

    Tips for how to make Instant Pot Southern Green Beans

    • Chop a medium sized onion.
    • Cook ground beef and onion together in a large skillet.
    • Meanwhile, also cook bacon in another large skillet.
    • When ground beef/onion mixture is done, drain well.
    • Crumble bacon.
    • Add frozen green beans, ground beef/onion mixture, crumbled bacon, salt, pepper, and water to the Instant Pot.
    • Give it all a good stir.
    • Place lid on the Instant Pot.
    • Cook on Manual for 25 minutes. Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release.
    • Serve while warm. We’ve eaten this as both a side dish and a main dish. So good!
    How to make the most delicious Southern Green Beans in the Instant Pot. Full of flavor and cooked with bacon.

    More side dish recipes you may enjoy…

    You may also want to check out my list of The Best Thanksgiving Recipes for Your Holiday Menu and The Best Christmas Recipes for Your Holiday Celebrations for plenty more inspiration. And if you’re wondering what to make for Easter dinner, I’ve gotcha covered.

    Tools you may need to make Instant Pot Southern Green Beans

    Cutting Board and Knife – for chopping the onions and crumbling the bacon.
    Large Skillet – You’ll need to cook both the ground beef and the bacon.
    Wood Spatula – Use for cooking the ground beef.
    Instant Pot – We have the 6-Quart Instant Pot, without the yogurt function. We love it.
    Serving Bowl – This will allow for easier (and prettier) serving than just from the Instant Pot.

    Make Southern Green Beans in the Instant Pot. Pressure cooked to perfection. Bacon, onion, and ground beef give added flavor for a delicious side dish recipe everyone will love!

    Instant Pot Southern Green Beans

    Southern Green Beans, made with bacon, onion, and ground beef in the Instant Pot. Delicious side dish recipe, perfect for holidays or weeknight meals.

    • Large Skillet
    • Instant Pot
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 medium onion (minced)
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 36 ounces frozen green beans
    • 6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 cup water

    1. Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat.

    2. Stir the minced onion into the olive oil and sauté 'til the onion is translucent, about 3-5 minutes.

    3. Mix the ground beef together with the onion in the skillet and cook.

    4. When the ground beef mixture is done, drain well.

    5. Add the ground beef mixture, frozen green beans, crumbled bacon, salt, pepper, and water to the Instant Pot.

    6. Give it all a good stir.

    7. Place the lid on the Instant Pot, set the vent to "Sealed," and cook on Manual (or Pressure Cook) for 15 minutes. Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release.

    8. Serve while warm and enjoy!
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    Southern Green Beans, made in the Instant Pot. Incredible flavor, made with bacon, onion, and ground beef. Delicious recipe, perfect for holidays or dinner.
  • Maple Pork Chops with Apples and Onions

    Maple Pork Chops with Apples and Onions

    Maple Pork Chops – Grilled to perfection and topped with apples and onions for a delicious, satisfying, home cooked dinner the whole family will love.

    Grill up Maple Pork Chops and top them off with apples and onions for a weeknight meal your family will love. Delicious recipe!

    Maple pork chops on the grill… Does it get any better than this for a weeknight meal? Top them off with an old-fashioned mixture of fried apples and onions, and you’ve got the makings of a meal the whole family will enjoy.

    Sometimes it does the soul good to go back to our roots with a good old-fashioned meal of meat and potatoes. And when that meat has flavors that are out of this world delicious, even better.

    Dan loves to grill all sorts of things, including Maple Bourbon Grilled Shrimp Kabobs, and I’m all for it when he’s in the mood to do so.

    He also loves collecting special seasonings and spices different places that we go. When he does, it’s a treat, because we end up getting to try different flavors right in our very own kitchen.

    I love it when my husband grills dinner. Maple Pork Chops with Apples and Onions do not disappoint. Delicious family dinner idea!

    If you love pork recipes, you may also enjoy our roasted pork tenderloin and oven roasted pork roast recipe. Don’t forget to try this easy slow cooker pork roast!

    Tips for Making Maple Pork Chops with Apples and Onions

    • You’ll need however many pork chops will feed your family. For our family of 5, we cook 4 to 6 chops and usually have plenty of leftovers.
    • Rub the pork chops down with a special seasoning called Twisted Q Crooked Pig Seasoning BBQ with Maple and Cane Sugar Twist. It doesn’t take a lot, but it adds a whole lotta flavor. Place the chops in a bowl, and put them in the fridge so they can marinate.
    • Grill the pork chops slowly, letting all the flavors infuse as they cook. We also prefer to grill on a charcoal grill, adding even more grilling flavors in.
    • Meanwhile, while the maple pork chops are grilling, melt the butter in a skillet. Add sliced apples and onions to the skillet on low-medium heat.
    • Fry the apples and onions at a lower temp, adding salt and pepper for added flavor.
    • Once the chops are cooked through to an internal temperature of 165° F. and done grilling, add a helping of apples and onions on top before serving. Sometimes I even top them off with fresh mango peach salsa or regular fruit salsa!

    Pair these juicy pork chops with delicious sides like mashed potatoes, vegetables, buttermilk cornbread, pork fried rice, etc. It all combines to make a delicious home cooked meal.

    Looking for more recipes that involve apples? Here are 50 mouthwatering apple recipes!

    Sometimes it does the soul good to go back to our roots with a good old-fashioned meal of meat and potatoes, like Maple Pork Chops with Apples and Onions.

    More grilling recipes you may enjoy:

    Mexican Corn on the Cob with Bacon

    Maple Bourbon Grilled Shrimp Kabobs

    Simple and Delicious Grilled Fish Fillets

    Grilled Corn in the Husk with Honey Butter

    Classic Grilled Chicago Hot Dog

    Grilled Cheeseburger Pizza

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    Maple Pork Chops with Apples and Onions

    Maple Pork Chops grilled to perfection and topped with apples and onions for a delicious, satisfying, home cooked dinner the whole family will love.

    • 4 to 6 pork chops
    • 2 to 3 tablespoons Twisted Q Crooked Pig Seasoning BBQ with Maple and Cane Sugar Twist
    • 2 tablespoons salted butter
    • 4 apples
    • 1/2 large onion
    • Salt and pepper
    1. Rub the pork chops down with the Crooked Pig Seasoning.
    2. Place the chops in a bowl, and put in the fridge for 20 minutes to marinate.
    3. Grill the pork chops slowly, letting all the flavors infuse as they cook. We also prefer to grill on a charcoal grill, adding even more grilling flavor.
    4. Meanwhile, wash the apples.
    5. Slice the apples and onions.
    6. Melt the butter in a skillet.
    7. Add the sliced apples and onions to the skillet. 
    8. Fry the apples and onions at a lower temp, adding salt and pepper for added flavor. 
    9. Once the chops are cooked through to an internal temperature of 165° F. and done grilling, add a helping of apples and onions on top before serving. 
    10. Serve with mashed potatoes, vegetables, etc. It all combines to make a delicious home cooked meal.

     

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  • Grands Mini Supreme Pizzas

    Grands Mini Supreme Pizzas

    Grands Mini Supreme Pizzas are a quick and easy dinner recipe with Grands Biscuits, pizza sauce, veggies, cheese, and pepperoni.

    Grands Mini Supreme Pizzas are a quick and easy dinner recipe with Grands Biscuits, pizza sauce, veggies, cheese, and pepperoni.

    Grands Mini Supreme Pizzas are an easy dinner idea, perfect for the back to school season. I love it when dinner can be made in a pinch. Don’t you?

    My kids love it when we have mini pizzas for lunch too. Since we homeschool, we’re always looking for quick and easy lunch ideas.

    Learn how to make Grands Mini Supreme Pizzas.

    Grands Mini Supreme Pizzas are a quick and easy dinner or lunch recipe with Grands Biscuits, pizza sauce, veggies, cheese, and pepperoni.

    Grands Mini Supreme Pizzas require only a few ingredients, though you can add or take away ingredients as you wish. Most supreme pizza does have sausage, but I chose to leave that out this time ’round.

    Grands Mini Supreme Pizzas are a quick and easy dinner recipe with Grands Biscuits, pizza sauce, freshly chopped peppers and tomato, cheese, and pepperoni.

    Your first step is to wash and chop your veggies, including peppers and a fresh tomato. An onion is optional; I’m finding more and more lately that I have to be in the mood for onion.

    Sauté the peppers in a tablespoon of butter for 3-4 minutes, or until they begin to soften. Then remove from heat and combine with the chopped tomato; set aside for now.

    Shred your cheese next; I love to use a special pizza cheese we get at our butcher shop, but mozzarella will do.

    Grands Mini Supreme Pizzas are a quick and easy dinner recipe with Grands Biscuits rolled and flattened, then topped with pizza sauce, veggies, cheese, and pepperoni.

    Press or roll each Grands biscuit out to a flatter round, about an inch thick; you can use a rolling pin. (Tip: It helps to spray your surface with cooking spray before rolling out the biscuits.)

    Top with pizza sauce. Then add pepper and tomato mixture, cheese, and pepperoni. Place each mini pizza on a cookie sheet using a flat spatula/flipper. Sprinkle with basil.

    Grands Mini Supreme Pizzas are a quick and easy dinner recipe made with Grands Biscuits, topped with pizza sauce, veggies, pizza cheese, and little mini pepperoni slices.
    Grands Mini Supreme Pizzas are a quick and easy dinner recipe made with Grands Biscuits, topped with peppers, tomato, pepperoni, basil, and delicious pizza cheese that melts to perfection.
    Grands Mini Supreme Pizzas are a quick and easy dinner recipe made with Grands Biscuits, topped with peppers, tomato, pepperoni, basil, and dreamy mozzarella.

    Bake the Grands Mini Supreme Pizzas at 375° for about 15 minutes or until bottoms have turned a golden color and cheese is melted. Serve while warm; they pair really well with a good salad.

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    Grands! Mini Supreme Pizzas

    Grands Mini Supreme Pizzas are a quick and easy dinner recipe with Grands Biscuits, pizza sauce, veggies, cheese, and pepperoni.

    • 1 can Pillsbury Grands refrigerated biscuits
    • 1 small onion (optional)
    • 2 small peppers
    • 1 tablespoon salted butter
    • 1 medium tomato
    • 1 cup pizza sauce
    • 2 cups shredded pizza or mozzarella cheese
    • 24 + small pepperoni slices
    • Basil (fresh or dried)
    1. Wash and chop the veggies, including peppers and a fresh tomato. An onion is optional.
    2. Sauté the peppers in a tablespoon of butter for 3-4 minutes, or until they begin to soften.
    3. Remove peppers from heat and combine with the chopped tomato; set aside for now.
    4. Shred the cheese.
    5. Press or roll each Grands biscuit out to a flatter round, about an inch thick; you can use a rolling pin.
    6. Top with pizza sauce, then pepper and tomato mixture, cheese, and pepperoni.
    7. Place each mini pizza on a cookie sheet using a flat spatula/flipper.
    8. Sprinkle with basil.
    9. Bake at 375° for about 15 minutes or until bottoms have turned a golden color and cheese is melted.
    10. Serve while warm; they pair really well with a good salad. Enjoy!
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  • Family Dinner: Creamy Tortellini Alfredo

    Family Dinner: Creamy Tortellini Alfredo

    Need a dinner idea that’ll get your whole family around the table tonight? I partnered with Bertolli® to share a delicious recipe for Creamy Tortellini Alfredo.

    Bring your family back to the dinner table with a spring inspired, Tuscany inspired recipe for Creamy Tortellini Alfredo, a simple family dinner recipe that takes very little time to make, giving you more time with the ones you love. And don’t forget to add a few special touches to the table; after all, it’s the little things in life that are worth celebrating.

    When it comes to dinnertime, I’m just going to be honest. We don’t always sit down at the table together. Some nights we sit on the couch. It’s true. A recent conversation with other moms in our homeschool group gave me food for thought, no pun intended. That conversation, coupled with the opportunity to create a Tuscan-inspired, spring-inspired Alfredo dish, really motivated me to clear the table of all the school books, all the pencils and markers, and all the tests and papers. In the end, this Creamy Tortellini Alfredo was the clincher in bringing us back to the family table.

    The mission: “Bring Tuscany to your Table”… It has been a lifelong dream of mine to some day visit Tuscany. I’ve only ever seen photos of this beautiful place; in fact, the calendar above my desk is filled with beautiful photos of Tuscany. I can imagine that it must be a very peaceful part of Italy with rolling hills and luscious, beautiful colors… warm and inviting. I can only imagine what the food must be like; I’m certain if I ever visited Tuscany, I’d probably never want to leave.

    It’s that same peaceful feeling that I wanted to bring to our family meals (you know, the one when you stare into the photo on your calendar and imagine you’re there breathing in the scents, warm sun shining down, a slight breeze wisping hair about your face). The dinner table should be something to look forward to, a place to catch up, a place to be at home.

    Bring your family back to the dinner table with a spring inspired, Tuscany inspired recipe for Creamy Tortellini Alfredo, a simple family dinner recipe that takes very little time to make, giving you more time with the ones you love. And don’t forget to add a few special touches to the table; after all, it’s the little things in life that are worth celebrating.
    Bring your family back to the dinner table with a spring inspired, Tuscany inspired recipe for Creamy Tortellini Alfredo, a simple family dinner recipe that takes very little time to make, giving you more time with the ones you love. And don’t forget to add a few special touches to the table; after all, it’s the little things in life that are worth celebrating.
    Bring your family back to the dinner table with a spring inspired, Tuscany inspired recipe for Creamy Tortellini Alfredo, a simple family dinner recipe that takes very little time to make, giving you more time with the ones you love. And don’t forget to add a few special touches to the table; after all, it’s the little things in life that are worth celebrating.

    Creating a simple yet warm, inviting table scape was my first priority. And you know, for a table to be inviting, it doesn’t have to be fancy. I’m quite certain I only own 1 complete set of place mats. So, I chose to go the eclectic route, mixing and matching. Adding a plate, silverware, and glasses for each person came next. Of course, what table would be complete without a beautiful centerpiece? For this simple centerpiece, I grabbed my pruning shears and went out to the back yard to cut a few flowers. We have a bush that’s filled with beautiful pink blooms right now, and a mason jar makes the perfect vase for fresh cut flowers.

    After clearing the table and setting it up for the meal, it’s time to make dinner. Again, dinner doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, this dinner was so simple, easy to make, and delicious, we all agreed it’s going to become a regular meal.

    Bring your family back to the dinner table with a spring inspired, Tuscany inspired recipe for Creamy Tortellini Alfredo, a simple family dinner recipe that takes very little time to make, giving you more time with the ones you love. And don’t forget to add a few special touches to the table; after all, it’s the little things in life that are worth celebrating.
    Bring your family back to the dinner table with a spring inspired, Tuscany inspired recipe for Creamy Tortellini Alfredo, a simple family dinner recipe that takes very little time to make, giving you more time with the ones you love. And don’t forget to add a few special touches to the table; after all, it’s the little things in life that are worth celebrating.
    Bring your family back to the dinner table with a spring inspired, Tuscany inspired recipe for Creamy Tortellini Alfredo, a simple family dinner recipe that takes very little time to make, giving you more time with the ones you love. And don’t forget to add a few special touches to the table; after all, it’s the little things in life that are worth celebrating.

    Creamy Tortellini Alfredo is a rather quick meal. Creating a simpler meal just means you have more time together as a family. To make this dish, cook the tortellini according to package directions. Slice the sausage links and add to a skillet, along with the peas. Once the tortellini has been cooked and drained, add it in with the peas and sausage. Add a jar of Bertolli® Creamy Alfredo Sauce, along with basil; mix together well. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the ingredients are well heated.

    Bring your family back to the dinner table with a spring inspired, Tuscany inspired recipe for Creamy Tortellini Alfredo, a simple family dinner recipe that takes very little time to make, giving you more time with the ones you love. And don’t forget to add a few special touches to the table; after all, it’s the little things in life that are worth celebrating.
    Bring your family back to the dinner table with a spring inspired, Tuscany inspired recipe for Creamy Tortellini Alfredo, a simple family dinner recipe that takes very little time to make, giving you more time with the ones you love. And don’t forget to add a few special touches to the table; after all, it’s the little things in life that are worth celebrating.

    This pasta is so delicious with a little Parmesan sprinkled on top. Since we don’t like wine, we paired our pasta with a little bit of sparkling grape juice… It was delicious! It was one meal that even our picky 7 year old loved; he actually asked for seconds and not dessert. How often does that happen?!

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    Grab the printable recipe below!

    Creamy Tortellini Alfredo

    Bring your family back to the dinner table with a spring inspired, Tuscany inspired recipe for Creamy Tortellini Alfredo, a simple family dinner recipe that takes very little time to make, giving you more time with the ones you love.

    • 1 pkg. frozen cheese tortellini
    • 8-10 oz. fresh or frozen peas
    • 1 pkg. smoked sausage link
    • 1 jar Bertolli Creamy Alfredo Sauce
    • 1 tsp. basil
    • Parmesan cheese
    1. Cook tortellini, according to package directions.
    2. Slice smoked sausage link/s.
    3. Add peas and sausage links to large skillet.
    4. Drain tortellini and add to skillet, along with Bertolli Creamy Alfredo Sauce.
    5. Add basil and mix ingredients together in skillet.
    6. Cook on low to medium heat for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
    7. Serve with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. Enjoy!
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    Bring your family back to the dinner table with a spring inspired, Tuscany inspired recipe for Creamy Tortellini Alfredo, a simple family dinner recipe that takes very little time to make, giving you more time with the ones you love. And don’t forget to add a few special touches to the table; after all, it’s the little things in life that are worth celebrating.

    Visit Bertolli for More Dinner Time Inspiration!

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    Viva Bertolli® and join me in celebrating delicious Italian food, friends and family. Felice Anniversario and Buono Appetito! Visit Bertolli on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter for more inspirations and ideas to bring Tuscany to your table.

    Bring your family back to the dinner table with a spring inspired, Tuscany inspired recipe for Creamy Tortellini Alfredo, a simple family dinner recipe that takes very little time to make, giving you more time with the ones you love. And don’t forget to add a few special touches to the table; after all, it’s the little things in life that are worth celebrating.

    How will you “Bring Tuscany to your Table”? Do you have a special moment to commemorate?

  • Kid Recipes: Pizza Pot Pie

    Kid Recipes: Pizza Pot Pie

    Cooking with kids, coupled with yummy recipes for kids, equals quality time AND a yum-licious meal like Pizza Pot Pie. Let a kid loose in the kitchen, and there’s no telling what delicious concoction he’ll come up with. Kid friendly recipes, like this pizza casserole, make the best family meals.

    I’m so excited to start a new adventure here on this li’l blog of mine. The older Jacob gets (Jaden too), the more I realize how much we still have to teach him.

    Cooking is one of those skills he really enjoys and also one skill I’d love for him to have when he eventually leaves the nest and begins his own life adventures. He chose to take a cooking class at homeschool group, and he absolutely loves it. He’s been brimming with ideas.

    For now, you may see a few older recipes we’ve enjoyed in the past; but every so often, we’ll share a new kid-friendly recipe.

    It’ll be Jacob’s creation, along with a bit of my guidance, but mostly his own; sometimes Jaden might jump in too. He’ll come up with what we’re making, and we’ll share it here.

    Cooking with kids, coupled with yummy recipes for kids, equals quality time AND a yum-licious meal like Pizza Pot Pie. Let a kid loose in the kitchen, and there’s no telling what delicious concoction he’ll come up with. Kid friendly recipes, like this pizza casserole, make the best family meals.

    Mmmm, this is such a yummy dinner, and the kids love it. Jacob actually made this for us a couple of months ago.

    It was so delicious we decided to make it again, but with just a few tweaks. This time he wanted to add sausage, zucchini, and peppers.

    This definitely gave him the opportunity to practice his chopping skills. We made individual pot pies in little ramekin dishes, but you could even make this in one big casserole dish.

    Cooking with kids, coupled with yummy recipes for kids, equals quality time AND a yum-licious meal like Pizza Pot Pie. Let a kid loose in the kitchen, and there’s no telling what delicious concoction he’ll come up with. Kid friendly recipes, like this pizza casserole, make the best family meals.

    Once our sauce was finished, we layered cheese and sauce in the half-cooked biscuit crust. Then we baked each pizza pot pie according to the instructions below.

    Cooking with kids, coupled with yummy recipes for kids, equals quality time AND a yum-licious meal like Pizza Pot Pie. Let a kid loose in the kitchen, and there’s no telling what delicious concoction he’ll come up with. Kid friendly recipes, like this pizza casserole, make the best family meals.
    Cooking with kids, coupled with yummy recipes for kids, equals quality time AND a yum-licious meal like Pizza Pot Pie. Let a kid loose in the kitchen, and there’s no telling what delicious concoction he’ll come up with. Kid friendly recipes, like this pizza casserole, make the best family meals.

    Our new adventure will feature recipes that, hopefully, your kids will enjoy making too. It’s a little inspiration when meals get boring and you need a little help livening things up. Kids always help liven things up, right?

    Cooking with kids, coupled with yummy recipes for kids, equals quality time AND a yum-licious meal like Pizza Pot Pie. Let a kid loose in the kitchen, and there’s no telling what delicious concoction he’ll come up with. Kid friendly recipes, like this pizza casserole, make the best family meals.
    Cooking with kids, coupled with yummy recipes for kids, equals quality time AND a yum-licious meal like Pizza Pot Pie. Let a kid loose in the kitchen, and there’s no telling what delicious concoction he’ll come up with. Kid friendly recipes, like this pizza casserole, make the best family meals.

    Below you’ll find a printable recipe. Grab the kids, gather all your ingredients, and get cookin’! Enjoy!

    Cooking with kids, coupled with yummy recipes for kids, equals quality time AND a yum-licious meal like Pizza Pot Pie. Let a kid loose in the kitchen, and there’s no telling what delicious concoction he’ll come up with. Kid friendly recipes, like this pizza casserole, make the best family meals.

    Kid Recipes: Pizza Pot Pie

    Cooking with kids, coupled with yummy recipes for kids, equals quality time AND a yum-licious meal like Pizza Pot Pie. Let a kid loose in the kitchen, and there’s no telling what delicious concoction he’ll come up with. Kid friendly recipes, like this pizza casserole, make the best family meals.

    Crust:

    • 2 1/4 cups biscuit mix
    • 2/3 cup skim milk

    Sauce:

    • 1 tbsp. butter
    • 1/2 small onion (minced)
    • 1/4 large red pepper (minced)
    • 1/4 large yellow pepper (minced)
    • 1/4 large orange pepper (minced)
    • 1 lb. Italian sausage (cooked & crumbled)
    • 3 oz. pepperoni (chopped)
    • 1 zucchini
    • 2 to matoes
    • 1 small can tomato sauce
    • 1 tsp. basil
    • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
    • 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
    • 1 tbsp. brown sugar
    • 1 tsp. salt
    • 1/2 tsp. black pepper

    Topping:

    • 1/2 cup mozzarella
    • 1/2 cup Colby Jack
    1. Pre-heat oven to 400°. Grease 4-5 ramekins.
    2. Mix crust ingredients together well. Press into greased ramekins, pressing into bottom and up sides of each dish.
    3. Bake at 400° for about 5-10 minutes.
    4. Meanwhile, cook Italian sausage, crumbling as it browns. When fully cooked, remove from skillet and set aside.
    5. Sauté onion and peppers in melted butter for 1-2 minutes, or until tender.
    6. Add sausage to peppers and onion mixture in skillet; turn heat to low.
    7. Purée zucchini (peeled) and tomatoes in small food processor.
    8. Mix puréed mixture with tomato sauce, seasonings, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper.
    9. Add pepperoni and 1 1/2 cups sausage/pepper/onion mixture to sauce.
    10. Add sauce and shredded cheese to biscuit crusted ramekins. Layer cheese, adding to bottom of dish and top.
    11. Bake at 400° for about 20 minutes.
    12. Serve and enjoy!
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    Cooking with kids, coupled with yummy recipes for kids, equals quality time AND a yum-licious meal like Pizza Pot Pie. Let a kid loose in the kitchen, and there’s no telling what delicious concoction he’ll come up with. Kid friendly recipes, like this pizza casserole, make the best family meals.

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  • Slow Cooker Recipe – Green Beans, Potatoes, and Sausages

    Slow Cooker Recipe – Green Beans, Potatoes, and Sausages

    Last week I headed to the local farmer’s market to find some fresh eats. Our garden is just starting to produce, so I love visiting the market and getting a few things I can’t quite get out of my garden yet.

    I have a couple of favorite vendors I love to buy from, one being an older gentleman who always has the best potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, and more. He’s always been the sweetest guy, and I just love buying from him.

    Slow Cooker Green Beans, Potatoes, and Sausages - MamaBuzz {mamabzz.com}

    This time he had mounds of fresh green beans. I got a big bag of beans, and he asked me what I was going to do with them, whether I was canning them or freezing them. I mentioned making a big pot of green beans, potatoes, and sausages.

    He then proceeded to invite himself over, asking me when they would be done. I cracked up laughing.

    He’s definitely my favorite farmer, ’cause he kinda reminds me of my own dad and grandpa.

    After digging a few potatoes from our own patch in the back yard, I set to work.

    Snapping the beans is probably one of my favorite parts, it’s just so relaxing. Of course, my helper supervised as I snapped, and the boys had to come out and snap a few.

    Snapping Green Beans with My Helper

    This is something my mom always made when I was growing up, especially during the summer gardening season. I’ve kinda carried the tradition over to my own family.

    Every summer when beans come on and potatoes are ready to dig, I make a big, huge pot of beans.

    Green Beans, Sausages, and Potatoes in the Slow Cooker

    It’s a fantastic meal, healthy and delicious. The sausages add flavor to the beans and potatoes, almost to the point that you hardly need any salt.

    It’s filling and the best part is, my kids love it.

    Fresh Green Beans, Potatoes, and Sausages

    Below you’ll find a printable recipe. I hope you enjoy!

    Garden fresh green beans and potatoes with sausages - recipe from MamaBuzz

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    Slow Cooker Recipe – Green Beans, Potatoes, and Sausages

    Garden fresh green beans and potatoes with sausages in the slow cooker.

    • 3 + quarts of green beans
    • 6-8 potatoes
    • 2 packs Lit’l Smokies
    • 8 + cups of water
    • Salt & Pepper (to taste)
    1. Wash and snap green beans. Wash and chop potatoes. Add green beans, potatoes, Lit’l Smokies, and water to slow cooker.
    2. Cook on high for about 4 hours or until beans and potatoes are tender and everything is cooked through. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
    3. Serve and enjoy!
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