Healthy Pork Recipes

Tangy Pulled Pork Sandwiches Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound) 2 cups ketchup ½ cup plus 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 Tablespoon spicy brown mustard ¼ teaspoon pepper 4 Kaiser rolls, split Directions: 1. Cut the tenderloin in half; place in a 3 quart slow […]

Barbecued Smoked Sausage Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large green pepper, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 package (16 ounces) reduced fat fully cooked smoked Polish sausage, cut into 3/4 slices 2 cans (14 ½ ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained ¾ cup packed brown sugar ¼ cup cider vinegar 1½ […]

Lemon Basil Pork Chops Ingredients: 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons lemon juice ¾ cup seasoned bread crumbs 2 Tablespoons butter, melted 3 teaspoons grated lemon peel 2 teaspoons dried basil 4 boneless pork loin chops (1¼ inches thick) Directions: 1. In a shallow dish, combine egg and lemon juice. 2. In another shallow dish, […]

Chinese Pork with Snow Peas Ingredients: 6 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta ⅓ cup Tablespoons hoisin sauce ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), halved and thinly sliced 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided 1 cup julienned sweet red pepper 1 cup halved fresh snow peas 1 small […]

Sunday Supper Ham and Sweet Potato Casserole Ingredients: 3 large sweet potatoes, about (10 ounces) ¾ cup water 3 boneless fully cooked ham steaks (½ pound and ¾ inch thick each) 3 Tablespoons butter 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice ½ cup packed dark brown sugar 2 cans (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained 1 cup miniature […]

Pork Lo Mein with Spaghetti Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound) ½ cup reduced sodium soy sauce 4 garlic cloves, minced 1½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger root ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 3 cups fresh snow peas 1 large sweet red pepper, julienned 3 cups cooked thin spaghetti ⅓ cup reduced sodium chicken broth […]

Spiced Pineapple Ham Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ¼ cup dark brown sugar 1 Tablespoon cornstarch 3 Tablespoons apple juice 1 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained 6 boneless fully cooked ham steaks (4 ounces each) Directions: 1. In a saucepan, bring pineapple juice, cloves and cinnamon […]

Caramelized Brown Sugar Molasses Pork Tenderloin Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 1 inch slices 2 teaspoons canola oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 Tablespoons brown sugar 2 Tablespoons orange juice 2 Tablespoons molasses ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper Directions: 1. Flatten pork slices to ½ inch thickness. 2. In a nonstick […]

Ham and Cheese Cowpoke Pasta Dinner Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) cavatappi (corkscrew) pasta 2 Tablespoons butter 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup low-fat (1%) milk 3 teaspoons dried parsley flakes 2 teaspoons garlic salt 2 teaspoons salt free lemon pepper seasoning 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried minced onion 1 teaspoon dill weed […]

Country Ribs with Homemade Barbecue Sauce Ingredients: 2½ pounds boneless country style pork ribs 2 teaspoons Liquid Smoke (Liquid Smoke is all natural liquefied smoke) 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup water Barbecue Sauce Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 Tablespoon canola oil 1 cup each water and ketchup ⅓ cup lemon juice ⅓ cup […]

Quick and Easy Old-Fashioned Breaded Pork Chops Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 egg whites 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ⅛ teaspoon hot pepper sauce ¾ cup seasoned dry bread crumbs 3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese ½ teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon paprika 6 boneless pork loin chops (½ inch thick and 4 […]

Boneless Pork Medallions in Mushroom-Wine Sauce Ingredients: 4 boneless pork cutlets (4 ounces each) 1 teaspoon canola oil 1½ pounds sliced fresh mushrooms 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth ⅓ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup water 2 Tablespoons minced fresh parsley ½ teaspoon salt ⅛ […]

Apple Pie Pork Chops Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons reduced-fat butter, divided 4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each) ⅓ cup dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon salt 4 medium tart apples, thinly sliced 2 Tablespoons pecans, finely crushed Directions: 1. In a large frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon […]

Down Home Pork Chops and Gravy Ingredients: 1 egg 1¼ cups 2% milk, divided 1½ cups soft bread crumbs 3 teaspoons minced fresh parsley, divided 2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme 4 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each) 1 teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon pepper, divided 3 Tablespoons butter, divided 3 Tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon […]

Cheese Tortellini in Ham Sauce Ingredients: 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini 1½ cups chopped fresh broccoli ¼ cup butter, cubed ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup low fat (1%) milk ¼ cup half-and-half cream 1½ cups cubed fully cooked lean ham 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1 […]

Bacon Rigatoni and Asparagus Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) rigatoni pasta 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and coarsely chopped 8 bacon strips 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tablespoons butter 1 Tablespoon olive oil ⅔ cup half-and-half cream ½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup minced fresh parsley ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground […]

Pizzeria Stella Sausage and Veggie Pizza Ingredients: ¼ pound bulk pork sausage 1 large green pepper, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed and halved 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce 16 slices pepperoni 1 cup […]

Italian Garlic Basil and Herbs Pork Chops Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon salt-free garlic seasoning blend 2 teaspoons dried basil 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed 4 bone-in pork loin chop (6 ounces each) 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tablespoon lemon juice […]

Brown Sugar Glazed Spiced Pork Loin Roast Ingredients: 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1½ teaspoons ground mustard 1½ teaspoons dried marjoram 1 teaspoon salt 1 bone-in pork loin roast (5 pounds) ¾ cup unsweetened orange juice ¼ cup dark brown sugar ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 Tablespoons grated orange peel Gravy Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour […]

Savory Creamy Ham Fettuccine Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked fettuccine ¾ pound fully cooked lean ham, cubed 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 1¼ cups low fat evaporated milk 1 cup frozen peas, […]

Hearty Ham and Red Potatoes Ingredients: 2 pounds red potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped green pepper ½ cup chopped sweet red pepper 1 Tablespoon canola oil ⅓ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon dried thyme ¼ teaspoon pepper 2 cans (12 ounces each) fat-free evaporated milk 1 cup plus 2 […]

Juicy Roasted Herbed Tenderloin with Potatoes and Carrots Ingredients: 2 pork tenderloins (¾ pound each) 2 pounds red potatoes, quartered 1 pound carrots, halved and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 medium onion, cut into wedges 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed 1 teaspoon rubbed sage 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon thyme 1 […]

Fresh and Healthy Asparagus Ham Pasta Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked spiral pasta ¾ pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned 1 Tablespoon olive oil 3 cups diced fresh tomatoes (about 6 medium) 6 ounces boneless fully cooked ham, cubed ¼ cup minced fresh parsley ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon […]

Quick and Easy Loaded Twisty Tenderloin Ingredients: 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into ¼ inch strips 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 cup fresh broccoli florets 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 2 green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 Tablespoon canola oil 1½ cups water 2 packages (3 ounces […]