I usually have some sort of cabbage in my refrigerator. You can do a lot with a head of cabbage, like make crunchy cole slaw, a soup, salad, or a stir-fry. This week I have decided to use the cabbage in a stir-fry.
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This week I got pork butt from the store for making my favorite shredded pork sandwich recipe. This recipe is easy to put together and doesn’t require many ingredients. Most of the cooking happens in the oven so you are free to do other things.
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Growing up we didn’t eat much pork. I only got to enjoy it once per year — usually as a special treat for Christmas. My favorite pork dish was always pork vindaloo. Vindaloo is an Indian curry popular in Goa and other parts of South Asia. Although pork is most commonly used for this dish, you can also make it with beef, mutton, chicken, or vegetables.
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We’re currently going through winter and I’ve been craving something hearty like a soup or stew. I checked my pantry and found lots of beans and lentils that I need to use up. The result is the stew you see before you.
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One of the dishes I like to serve for a party is barbecued ribs. Pork ribs are one of my favorites. I like to use the cut called St. Louis style ribs. These are cut from the belly of the hog and much meatier than other ribs. They are flatter than baby back ribs, which makes them easier to brown. These also have just the right amount of fat to make them very flavorful and juicy.
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I love cooking but even I like to go out to eat sometimes, or just to get takeout. One of our standby places to go is a local Korean food cart. The last time we went I ordered a spicy pork dish and then ate it at a local park. Many locals rave about this food cart, but to be honest the food is a bit bland for my husband and I. I think it’s because they make it mild for American tastes, or are just trying to save on costs. Vegetables and spices are not cheap and so this restaurant may compromise on flavor to keep the food at a certain price point.
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