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Charcuterie Fundamentals: Homemade Sausage

February 13, 2017February 13, 2017 charcuterie, pork, sausage

For most of my adult life, I considered charcuterie beyond the realm of the home kitchen. As an American, charcuterie surrounds us in life as hotdogs, bologna, bacon and more, but we don't really talk about making our own. We buy bacon or sausages and we cook them. I assumed... Read More

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Red Beans and Rice II

June 16, 2016October 2, 2016 beans, pork, rice

I buy groceries with absolutely the best intentions. I had bought an andouille sausage over the weekend with plans to do a low country boil, but as is life, those plans changed. So this morning as I looked through my fridge, I found that well-intentioned andouille and realized I could... Read More

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Oven Barbecued Ribs

March 18, 2014September 1, 2016 barbecue, bbq, Mains, pork, ribs

There is nothing quite as hedonistic and finger licking good as a plate of meltingly tender barbecue ribs. They are easy to make (the only real investment is time) and so unctuously savory, meaty, and satisfying that I'm tempted to make them more often than is good for me. Boozy... Read More

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Slow Cooker (Crock-Pot) Pulled Pork

November 11, 2013September 1, 2016 barbecue, bbq, brioche, Mains, pork, sandwich

I would love to claim that I was a barbecue pit master. That I had the time, energy and equipment to do real deal, slow smoked ribs, brisket and pulled pork. I do have my eye on a smoker and perhaps in the future I'll be able to make that... Read More

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Homemade Soppressata and Saussicon Sec

October 4, 2013September 1, 2016 charcuterie, pork, sausage

I was feeling bold after making homemade dry-cured Spanish Chorizo. It was such a success I was ready to tackle new sausage recipes and techniques. I decided for my next batch, I'd do one variety with a real ferment and one variety without a starter culture. I decided to go... Read More

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Red Beans and Rice

September 5, 2013September 1, 2016 beans, Mains, pork, rice

Recently, while out doing my grocery shopping, I came across gorgeous andouille sausage and had to have it. I bought a link (7 oz, so it was pretty ample) but by the time I got home, I wasn't sure what to make. Andouille screams Creole or Cajun food, neither of... Read More

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Meatloaf: Classic Comfort Food

August 18, 2013September 1, 2016 beef, Mains, pork

While it has history and origins going way back, modern meatloaf is an American dish that is comfort food for good reason. It's warm, filling, delicious, and adding breadcrumbs and veggies to ground meat extends the meat so that the dish is budget friendly as well. It signifies to me... Read More

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Porchetta Sandwiches

July 6, 2013September 1, 2016 Italian, Mains, pork, sandwiches

For many years, I had absolutely no interest in making porchetta at home. I had it in my head that "authentic" porchetta required a whole hog, tied and roasted, much too much work (and meat) for me to attempt in my own kitchen. I had eaten porchetta out at restaurants,... Read More

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Momofuku/Ippudo Inspired Pork Buns

June 22, 2013September 1, 2016 Asian, bread, buns, pork

Momofuku/Ippudo Inspired Pork BunsThere is nothing new about pork buns. David Chang may have brought them fame at Momofuku, using pork belly and crisp vegetables, but he certainly didn't invent the dish. In my humble opinion, the pork belly buns at Ippudo are even better, with their spicy hoisin joining... Read More

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Dinner Tonight: Pan-Seared Pork Chops and Duck Fat Potatoes

May 30, 2013July 26, 2016 pork, potatoes

Dinner tonight was really an exercise in the deliciousness of simplicity. Two boneless porkchops, quickly brined then seared in cast iron and finished in the oven, served with new potatoes roasted in duck fat. There's no recipe for this post. Rather, a simple breakdown of how I got dinner on... Read More