Tag: pork

Benedictine BTC Sandwiches

Ingredients: for the benedictine: 8 oz brick cream cheese, at room temperature 1 1/2 medium cucumbers, peeled and de-seeded 2 tablespoons onion juice* 1 tablespoon mayonnaise pinch kosher salt pinch cayenne pepper for the sandwich: 8 slices white sandwich bread 3/4 lb thick cut bacon, cooked 8-16 thin slices of […]

Bacon Cherry Jam Jalapeño Poppers

Ingredients: 10-12 jalapeño peppers, stems and membrane removed and halved 8 oz Neufchatel cheese, at room temperature* 4 oz extra sharp cheddar cheese (I used Cabot Seriously Sharp), grated 1/2 small onion, diced 1/4 cup cherry-raspberry jam 5 slices thick cut bacon, cut into thirds Directions: Preheat oven to 400. […]

Clams Casino

Ingredients: 3 strips thick cut bacon 4 oz jarred diced pimento, drained 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 shallot, minced 1/4 cup white wine or lemon 1/2 cup bread crumbs 2 tablespoon parmesan 2 lbs top neck clams Directions: Preheat oven for 350. Cook the bacon in a non-stick skillet until […]

Pepperjack Turducken Slammer

Ingredients: 4 (1/4 inch thick) slices turducken, warmed* 1 tomato, sliced 1/2 red onion, sliced 1/2 head bibb lettuce, separated into leaves 4 slices pepperjack cheese 8 slices country white bread optional: mayo or mustard Directions: Place the lettuce on 4 slices of bread. Top with cheese slices, then the […]

Tourtière

Ingredients: 2/3 lb ground pork 2/3 lb ground lean beef 2/3 lb ground veal 1 big carrot, finely chopped 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 stalk celery, diced 1 1/2 cup cider 1 1/4 cups mashed Russet potatoes* 1/4 teaspoon celery seed 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 […]

Broiled Oysters with Bacon and Leeks

Ingredients: 12 oysters (unshucked) 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 leeks, minced (white parts only!) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup bread crumbs or matzo meal Directions: Saute the leeks and garlic in 1 1/2 tablespoons bacon grease until soft. Remove from heat. Add the bread crumbs and bacon […]

Bacon-Apple Kalette Salad

Ingredients: 2 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled 8 oz halved kalettes, lightly steamed and cooled 3 oz crumbled feta 1 large crisp apple (I used Gold Rush) cubed 2 tablespoons aged apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Toss together the bacon, kalettes, feta […]

Maryland Stuffed Ham Stuffing Balls

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced 3 cups cubed cabbage 3 cups cubed ham, lightly browned 1 bunch lacinato kale, torn into bite-sized pieces 18 oz sliced potato bread, torn into bite-sized pieces 1/2 cups turkey, ham or chicken stock 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 […]

Apple Butter Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese

Ingredients: 1 large onion, cut into rings 2 1/2 lb boneless pork roast 1 cup Musselman’s apple butter 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon granulated garlic sea salt freshly ground black pepper 12 slices sourdough bread 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar butter Directions: Place the onions in a single layer […]

Butternut Squash Pork Tacos

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lb boneless pork roast 1 1/2 lb (peeled, seeded) butternut squash, cut into 2 inch half moons* 2 jalapenos, sliced 1 onion, sliced 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon granulated garlic to serve: taco sized tortillas shredded Mexican cheeses sour cream hot sauce lettuce Directions: Place […]