{"id":2941,"date":"2012-03-15T18:21:55","date_gmt":"2012-03-15T18:21:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kathycasey.com\/blog\/?p=2941"},"modified":"2018-03-15T16:33:17","modified_gmt":"2018-03-16T00:33:17","slug":"pork-a-licious","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/kathycasey.com\/blog\/pork-a-licious\/","title":{"rendered":"Pork\u2013a\u2013licious"},"content":{"rendered":"

Almost everybody I know loves pork to some capacity. It\u2019s one of the most versatile meats in the world. Different cultures cook up this succulent protein in a multitude of ways from Cuban pulled pork sandwiches to crispy pork belly topped burgers to Southern BBQ and more.<\/p>\n

In the last few years, there has been a pork resurgence (almost along the lines of a cult-like status!) with specialty pig dinners, porky books, charcuterie classes\u2026 the list goes on and on and on.<\/p>\n

One of my favorite restaurants is down in New Orleans. If you\u2019re a true pork lover, this is a must go-to place! Cochon (it\u2019s French for \u201cpig\u201d) serves up a great spicy grilled pork ribs with homemade watermelon pickle, smoked ham hock with red beans & rice and a truly mouthwatering Louisiana cochon with turnips, cabbage and cracklins. This is the ultimate piggy heaven!<\/p>\n

Even one of my friends told me that her daughter declared herself as a \u201cbaco-tarian:\u201d she doesn\u2019t eat any meat, poultry, fish or other animal products EXCEPT bacon! Vegetarians and vegans, stand back \u2013 this is not my idea at all! I am only reporting the facts.<\/p>\n

\"Bacon<\/a><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget that there is also the whole bacon surge: specialty bacons<\/a>, vodka<\/a>, salt<\/a>, baconaise<\/a>\u2026<\/p>\n

One of my favorite ways to cook pork is to slow-braise it in an oven with Gala apples, onions and fresh herbs. A fantastic meal worth the wait!<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s to piggin\u2019 out on delectable pork! \u2013Kathy<\/p>\n

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Slow-Braised Pork Pot Roast with Apples & Onions<\/strong>
\nGala apples are used in this recipe for their superior, firm texture when cooking. If Gala apples are not available, try to find Fujis, which also work well.<\/p>\n

Makes 6 to 8 servings<\/p>\n

1 (2 1\/2-pound) boneless pork shoulder or butt roast
\n2 tsp salt
\n1\/4 tsp black pepper
\n2 Gala apples, each cut in 8 chunks
\n1 large onion, cut in 16 chunks
\n2 large sprigs fresh thyme
\n6 cloves garlic
\n1 tsp caraway seeds, optional
\n1\/3 cup raspberry or white wine vinegar
\n3 Tbsps sugar<\/p>\n

Preheat an oven to 350\u00b0F.<\/p>\n

Pat dry the pork roast and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Place apples, onion, thyme, and garlic in a small roasting pan and set the pork roast on top. Sprinkle with the caraway seeds.<\/p>\n

Mix together the vinegar and sugar until the sugar is dissolved, then pour it around the pork.<\/p>\n

Place the pork in the oven and roast, uncovered, for 1 hour. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and continue roasting for about 1 1\/2 hours more, until the pork is fork-tender. The total roasting time will be about 2 1\/2 hours.<\/p>\n

Recipe by Kathy Casey Food Studios\u00ae<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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