Healthy Pork Recipes
When we think of healthy meats, pork might not be the first to come to mind. However, research shows it can provide several health benefits that can improve quality of life.
Pork is high in Vitamin B1 and B6, riboflavin, iron, zinc, protein and amino acids. Because it is so dense in nutrients and vitamins, it supports healthy skin, eyes, nervous system, bones, mental performance and the metabolism and it boosts the immune system.
Pork is also a delicious meat that can be versatile in many meals. It can be made into ham or sausage and works well on its own with a side or baked into stews and other dishes.
In fact, pork is so versatile, it may be difficult to find the perfect dish to serve it in on any given night. Well, Moms Who Think has made the decision process a bit easier by providing you with great recipes for meals your family will love.
We offer 2 full pages of pork recipes that can give you great ideas for dishes you can serve your family. Choose from our selection which includes unique options like Peach Chutney Pork Roast, Fresh and Healthy Asparagus Ham Pasta, Bacon Rigatoni and Asparagus and more.
So, the next time you are wondering what to make for your family, why not make it pork? You can feel good about serving your family something healthy and they will look forward to the delicious and versatile meals they will be enjoying.
What healthy pork recipes will you be serving tonight?
Tangy Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe
Updated:Tangy Pulled Pork Sandwiches Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound) 2 cups ketchup ยฝ cup plus 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 Tablespoon spicy brown mustard ยผ teaspoon pepper 4 Kaiser rolls, split Directions: 1. Cut the tenderloin in half; place in a 3 quart slow […]
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Lemon Basil Pork Chops Recipe
Updated:Lemon Basil Pork Chops Ingredients: 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons lemon juice ยพ cup seasoned bread crumbs 2 Tablespoons butter, melted 3 teaspoons grated lemon peel 2 teaspoons dried basil 4 boneless pork loin chops (1ยผ inches thick) Directions: 1. In a shallow dish, combine egg and lemon juice. 2. In another shallow dish, […]
Read more ยปBarbecued Smoked Sausage Recipe
Updated: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 ยฝ ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained ยพ cup packed brown sugar ยผ cup cider vinegar 1ยฝ […]
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Country Ribs with Homemade Barbecue Sauce Recipe
Updated:Country Ribs with Homemade Barbecue Sauce Ingredients: 2ยฝ 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 โ cup lemon juice โ cup […]
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Ham and Cheese Cowpoke Pasta Dinner Recipe
Updated: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 […]
Read more ยปCaramelized Brown Sugar Molasses Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Updated: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 ยฝ teaspoon salt ยผ teaspoon pepper Directions: 1. Flatten pork slices to ยฝ inch thickness. 2. In a nonstick […]
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Spiced Pineapple Ham Recipe
Updated:Spiced Pineapple Ham Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice ยผ teaspoon ground cloves 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ยผ 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 […]
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Pork Lo Mein with Spaghetti Recipe
Updated:Pork Lo Mein with Spaghetti Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound) ยฝ cup reduced sodium soy sauce 4 garlic cloves, minced 1ยฝ teaspoons minced fresh ginger root ยฝ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 3 cups fresh snow peas 1 large sweet red pepper, julienned 3 cups cooked thin spaghetti โ cup reduced sodium chicken broth […]
Read more ยปSunday Supper Ham and Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Updated:Sunday Supper Ham and Sweet Potato Casserole Ingredients: 3 large sweet potatoes, about (10 ounces) ยพ cup water 3 boneless fully cooked ham steaks (ยฝ pound and ยพ inch thick each) 3 Tablespoons butter 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice ยฝ cup packed dark brown sugar 2 cans (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained 1 cup miniature […]
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Chinese Pork with Snow Peas Recipe
Updated:Chinese Pork with Snow Peas Ingredients: 6 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta โ cup Tablespoons hoisin sauce ยผ 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 […]
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Pizzeria Stella Sausage and Veggie Pizza Recipe
Updated:Pizzeria Stella Sausage and Veggie Pizza Ingredients: ยผ 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 ยฝ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce 16 slices pepperoni 1 cup […]
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Bacon Rigatoni and Asparagus Recipe
Updated: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 โ cup half-and-half cream ยฝ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese ยฝ teaspoon salt ยผ cup minced fresh parsley โ teaspoon coarsely ground […]
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Cheese Tortellini in Ham Sauce Recipe
Updated:Cheese Tortellini in Ham Sauce Ingredients: 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini 1ยฝ cups chopped fresh broccoli ยผ cup butter, cubed ยผ cup all-purpose flour ยพ cup low fat (1%) milk ยผ cup half-and-half cream 1ยฝ cups cubed fully cooked lean ham 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed ยฝ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1 […]
Read more ยปDown Home Pork Chops and Gravy Recipe
Updated:Down Home Pork Chops and Gravy Ingredients: 1 egg 1ยผ cups 2% milk, divided 1ยฝ 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 ยฝ teaspoon pepper, divided 3 Tablespoons butter, divided 3 Tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon […]
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Apple Pie Pork Chops Recipe
Updated:Apple Pie Pork Chops Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons reduced-fat butter, divided 4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each) โ cup dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ยพ teaspoon ground nutmeg ยผ teaspoon salt 4 medium tart apples, thinly sliced 2 Tablespoons pecans, finely crushed Directions: 1. In a large frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon […]
Read more ยปBoneless Pork Medallions in Mushroom-Wine Sauce Recipe
Updated:Boneless Pork Medallions in Mushroom-Wine Sauce Ingredients: 4 boneless pork cutlets (4 ounces each) 1 teaspoon canola oil 1ยฝ pounds sliced fresh mushrooms 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth โ cup all-purpose flour ยผ cup water 2 Tablespoons minced fresh parsley ยฝ teaspoon salt โ […]
Read more ยปQuick and Easy Old-Fashioned Breaded Pork Chops Recipe
Updated:Quick and Easy Old-Fashioned Breaded Pork Chops Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 egg whites 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce โ teaspoon hot pepper sauce ยพ cup seasoned dry bread crumbs 3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese ยฝ teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon salt ยฝ teaspoon paprika 6 boneless pork loin chops (ยฝ inch thick and 4 […]
Read more ยปBrown Sugar Glazed Spiced Pork Loin Roast Recipe
Updated:Brown Sugar Glazed Spiced Pork Loin Roast Ingredients: 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1ยฝ teaspoons ground mustard 1ยฝ teaspoons dried marjoram 1 teaspoon salt 1 bone-in pork loin roast (5 pounds) ยพ cup unsweetened orange juice ยผ cup dark brown sugar ยฝ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 Tablespoons grated orange peel Gravy Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour […]
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Italian Garlic Basil and Herbs Pork Chops Recipe
Updated: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 […]
Read more ยปJuicy Roasted Herbed Tenderloin with Potatoes and Carrots Recipe
Updated:Juicy Roasted Herbed Tenderloin with Potatoes and Carrots Ingredients: 2 pork tenderloins (ยพ 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 […]
Read more ยปHearty Ham and Red Potatoes Recipe
Updated:Hearty Ham and Red Potatoes Ingredients: 2 pounds red potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 cup chopped onion ยฝ cup chopped green pepper ยฝ cup chopped sweet red pepper 1 Tablespoon canola oil โ cup all-purpose flour ยฝ teaspoon dried thyme ยผ teaspoon pepper 2 cans (12 ounces each) fat-free evaporated milk 1 cup plus 2 […]
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Savory Creamy Ham Fettuccine Recipe
Updated:Savory Creamy Ham Fettuccine Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked fettuccine ยพ 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 ยฝ teaspoon salt ยผ teaspoon pepper 1ยผ cups low fat evaporated milk 1 cup frozen peas, […]
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Quick and Easy Loaded Twisty Tenderloin Recipe
Updated:Quick and Easy Loaded Twisty Tenderloin Ingredients: 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into ยผ 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 1ยฝ cups water 2 packages (3 ounces […]
Read more ยปFresh and Healthy Asparagus Ham Pasta Recipe
Updated:Fresh and Healthy Asparagus Ham Pasta Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked spiral pasta ยพ 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 ยผ cup minced fresh parsley ยฝ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon […]
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