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Original Recipe for Maple Glazed Pork Chops

But I tweaked it a little bit! Obviously!

8 boneless pork chops
3 tsps chili powder
1 tsp chipoltle chili powder
1 tsp salt
1 can chicken broth
1/2 c maple syrup (real!)
3 tbsps balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp olive oil
about 3 lbs sweet potatoes
2-3 red onions chopped

I cut up the sweet potatoes and the onions and then got them to boiling on the stove. I then seasoned the chops with the chili powders and salt and then browned them in the oil. I then started the balsamic reducing. When the potatoes were done I mashed them with butter and some chicken broth. after the chops had browned I added some broth to the pan and covered and simmered for a bit. When they were done I removed the lind and drained the liquid off. I then finished the sauce with the maple, broth and a pat of butter. I then poured the sauce on the chops and served the chops and sauce over the mashed sweet potatoes/red onions, it was bangin'!!

Maple-Pretzle Pork

about 10 thin cut pork chops
1/3c - 1c pure maple syrup
1-2 c crushed pretzles or pretzle crackers (crush them very well)

Preheat oven to 375. In a bowl place the pork chops and add the maple syrup until covered. In a pie plate or a dish place the pretzle crumbs. Line a sheet tray with aluminum foil. Take the maple coated chops one at the time and dip them into the pretzle crumbs until fully coated. Place on the sheet tray. Bake for 20 minutes and then turn up the oven to 425 for around 5 minutes.

Pork and Apples In The Crock Pot

This was yummy, kids and adults enjoyed alike.

8 boneless pork chops
1 onion sliced thin or chopped
4 granny smith apples, peeled cored and sliced thin like the onions
1 c chicken broth
1/3 c orange juice
1/4 tsp ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/2-3/4 tsp ground mustard
1 tbsp canola oil
2 tbsp butter
salt and pepper (for seasoning chops before browning and seasoning the food throughout)
1-2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2-3 tbsp brown sugar

In a med saute pan, add the oil and half the butter and brown the chops in batches, about 2-3 minutes per side. Place in bottom of the crock pot. In the same pan add other half of butter and the apples and onions. saute until they begin to pick up some of the color of the pork. Add to the top of the chops in crock pot. To the saute pan add the oj, broth, mustard, brown sugar, and season to taste, scrape up any remaining brown bits and allow to mix thoroughly. Pour sauce over top of onions, apples, and chops mixture. Turn crock pot to high and cook 2-3 hours or until the chops are tender and cooked through. I added the cider vinegar at this time after tasting and also seasoned with salt and pepper. At this point I removed the chops and mixed a slurry of 1/4 c cold water to about 2-3 tbsp corn startch and added it to the pot. Stiring until thickened (happend fast). I added the chops back into the pot and then allowed to hang out and cool a bit. I served over mashed potatoes, this would go well with any veggie, but remember there are lots of apples in this. And it was yummy!

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Sauteed Peppers and Onions****

We use these on sweet sausage and hogie rolls. They are simply YUMMMMMY! Only difference I can add is using balsamic vinegar in place of red wine vinegar! We will def keep this one as a staple for quick easy dinner that everyone LOVES and eats right up!!

Herb Quick Bread***

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Tried and Enjoyed

Tried This recently and really enjoyed them! We Hope you do too! It's not my recipe, but I cannot find the link to the recipe. I am not trying to steal the credit at all!

Crock pot pork with red cabbage

Ingredients:

• 4 cups shredded red cabbage
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 3 pound boneless pork shoulder roast

Preparation:

Combine cabbage, onion, brown sugar, and vinegar in 4 to 4 quart slow cooker. Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper and brown in heavy skilllet, about 5-6 minutes total, turning until browned on all sides. Place pork in slow cooker; cover, and cook on Low for 7-8 hours. Serves 6.

Green Chili Stew

2 lbs ground meat (pork, beef, turkey)
3 cans chopped green chilis or 8-10 anaheim chilis roasted, peeled and chopped I bet pablanos would be delish in this too!)
4 russet potatoes diced (or two bigguns)
1 can diced tomatoes
2 c. water
1 garlic clove
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp coriander

In large pot cook beef until no longer pink, drain. Add the remaining ingredients cover and simmer for 45 mins or until potatoes are done.

Sausage Barley and Bean Soup

1 lb sausage cut into coins
4 c water
1 can great norther beans or navy beans drained and rinsed
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 med onion chopped
1/2 c. celery sliced
1/2 c. carrots sliced
1/2 c quick cooking barley
2 tsps wozzy sauce
1/2 tsp dried basil
hot pepper sauce or crushed red pepper flakes to taste

Place all ingredients except hot sauce in a large pot and bring to boil, cover. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer 15 minutes or until veggies are tender and season with hot sauce. Serve hot with a crusty bread.

Red Beans and Rice

2 c. chopped ham
1 small onion chopped
1 bay leaf
1 can red beans rinsed and drained
1 can tomato sauce
1 tbsp red pepper sauce (I prefer franks, Will prefers tobasco)
1 bell pepper chopped
2 tsps cajun seasoning
1 lb smoked sausage cut into bite sized pieces
4-6 servings of rice (I don't used instant rice ever, it doesn't taste good to me at all!)

Place first seven ingredients in the crock pot in order listed. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours About 3o minutes before serving start making your rice and also add the cajun seasoning and sausage and then also turn up the heat to high for the last 15 minutes of cooking, until the sausage is heated through. Serve with the red beans piled on the rice in bowls. Yum!

Taco Pork Chops

6-8 1/2 inch lean and boneless pork chops
1 pkg taco seasoning
1-2 tbsps olive oil

Place the chops in a ziplock bag with the taco seasoning (can make your own, we love a kind we found only in kansas city we still have some on hand and I am not above asking a friend to mail it to me!) shake the bag to coat the chops evenly. Heat the oil on a griddle or a large skillet, when hot place the chops on the heat. Cook the chops for 5-6 minutes per side, watch them to make sure they brown but do not burn. Serve hot with a side of salsa rice. Makes 6-8 servings (we have a big family!)

Leftovers are good too, and can be easily reheated for lunch or dinner the next day.

yes, i use my kids plate to serve food sometimes ;D