Mrs. Patmore’s London Particular
For Ham
1 smoked ham hock, soaked overnight in cold water
1 large onion, peeled and halved
2 celery sticks, chopped
4 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 handful parsley
For Soup
1 pound green split peas, soaked overnight
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
6 cups ham stock from above ham
Kosher salt and freshly […]

1 (12 ounce) Cuban bread loaf, cut in half crosswise
6 Tbl. yellow mustard
1/3 lb. thinly sliced cooked pork loin roast
1/3 lb. thinly sliced baked ham
1/3 lb. sliced provolone cheese
1/4 cup dill pickle chips
2 Tbl. butter, softened
Cut the bread lengthwise, but not all the way through (like a hot dog bun). Spread mustard on the top […]

Soy-Orange Sauce Pork Chops
3/4 c freshly squeezed orange juice
2 T soy sauce
1 t sugar
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 t freshly ground black pepper
8 sprigs fresh thyme
8 lean loin pork chops
2 T butter
2 T safflower oil
Combine orange juice with soy sauce, sugar, garlic, pepper and thyme sprigs. Set aside.
With a sharp knife, score the pork chops […]

From the Chicago Tribune:
Cider-Braised Pork with Onions and Apples
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 3 hours
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
3 1/2 to 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of fat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup flour
1 tsp. salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 onions, thinly sliced in half-moons
2 apples, cored, sliced in half-moons
1 cup each: cider, chicken broth
1 Tbsp. […]

For all marinades: Pierce chicken with a fork and place the chicken pieces in a zipper-top plastic bag. Pour in enough marinade to just cover the meat. Keep in the refrigerator while marinating. Discard any leftover marinade that has been in contact with the meat. See chicken cooking and […]

Whether it’s family, friends, co-workers, or your kids’ sports teams (or other summer activity group), sometimes it seems as though every week brings a request for a contribution to a potluck get-together. Here are some of my favorite recipes for these occasions:
Appetizer - I like to cut the eggs crosswise instead of lengthwise for […]

Great served over rice or noodles.
Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin
2 pork tenderloins
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon soy sauce
dash of garlic powder
Place tenderloins in a glass baking dish. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over meat. Cover with foil or lid and roast at 350 degrees for 1 to 1 […]

Marinated pork for grilling.
Honey Glazed Pork Chops
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry white wine
2 tablespoons minced green onions
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
salt and pepper
6 pork chops
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss to coat meat. Marinate 20 minutes to 24 hours. Grill.

You can prepare the meatballs ahead of time and reheat them with the sauce before serving.
BBQ Sausage Meatballs
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 slightly beaten egg
1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Mix first 3 ingredients; shape into 24 balls. Cook in a skillet for about 25 […]

What could be better for “the greatest two minutes in sports” than some recipes that can be prepared in two minutes?
Levy Restaurants has some quick and delicious Derby recipes including:
Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail
1 lbs Jumbo Lump Crabmeat - picked through for shells
1/2 cup Lemon Aioli - see recipe
Focaccia Crostini or Crackers 12 each
1 tbls Chives […]