2mediumdark-orange sweet potatoespeeled, cut into 1½-inch pieces
1lbfresh Brussels sproutscut in half if large
2teaspoonsolive or vegetable oil
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonpepper
Instructies
Heat oven to 325°F.
On rack in shallow roasting pan, place pork.
In small bowl, mix marmalade, orange juice, fennel, thyme and sage.
Brush half of marmalade mixture over pork.
In large bowl, toss sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts with oil, salt and pepper.
Arrange vegetables around pork.
Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of pork.
Roast uncovered 1 hour.
Brush pork with remaining marmalade mixture; gently stir vegetables to coat with pan juices.
Roast about 15 minutes longer or until thermometer reads 145°F and vegetables are tender.
Remove from oven; cover pork with foil and let stand at least Minutes before serving.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Time-saver:
It’s easy to prepare the veggies up to a day ahead of time. Then seal them in food-storage plastic bags and refrigerate until it’s time to cook.
1small acorn or buttercup squashcut in half, seeds removed, each half cut into 3 wedges
18mediumBrussels sproutsabout 9 oz, ends trimmed
3slicesbaconcut in half
1package18.4 oz original flavor pork tenderloin
1large red bell peppercut into 1-inch pieces
Instructies
Heat oven to 425°F.
Line 15x10x1-inch pan with heavy-duty foil; spray foil with cooking spray.
In small bowl, mix glaze ingredients.
Reserve 1 tablespoon for pork; set aside.
Place squash and Brussels sprouts in pan; brush cut sides of squash and tops of Brussels sprouts with some of the remaining glaze.
Roast vegetables 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, microwave bacon between layers of microwavable paper towels on microwavable plate on High 3 to 4 minutes or just until edges begin to brown but are still soft and pliable.
Push vegetables to edges of pan; place pork in center of pan.
Arrange bacon pieces diagonally over top of pork, pressing bacon over sides.
Brush bacon with reserved 1 tablespoon glaze.
Turn Brussels sprouts over; add bell pepper to pan.
Brush bell pepper and Brussels sprouts with remaining glaze.
Roast 20 to 25 minutes longer, stirring Brussels sprouts and bell pepper once during cooking, until meat thermometer inserted into center of pork reads 145°F.
4bone-in pork loin chops½ inch thick (about 1½ lb)
1teaspoondried thyme leaves
½teaspoongarlic-pepper blend
2tablespoonsolive or vegetable oil
4MediumYukon Gold potatoesunpeeled, cut into ½-inch cubes
1red bell peppercut into bite-size strips
⅔cupshredded Italian cheese blend
Instructies
Heat oven to 425°F.
Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
Place pork chops in one half of pan.
In large bowl, mix ¾ teaspoon of the thyme, the garlic-pepper blend and oil; lightly brush tops and sides of pork with some of the oil mixture.
Add potatoes and bell pepper to remaining oil mixture in bowl; toss to coat.
Spread vegetables in other half of pan.
Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in center.
Sprinkle cheese and remaining ¼ teaspoon thyme over pork; bake 2 to Minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Time-saver: Pre-shredded cheese is a definite time-saving product. Look for the Italian cheese blend in the dairy case near other shredded cheese products. Depending on the manufacturer, 5 or 6 cheeses are included in the blend. Either type will work in this recipe.
In small bowl, mix parsley, marjoram, thyme, garlic salt and pepper.
Spray both sides of pork chops with cooking spray.
Sprinkle with 1 to 1½ teaspoons herb mixture.
Place 1 pork chop in each corner of pan.
ln large bowl, mix potatoes, mushrooms, bell pepper and onion.
Spray vegetables 2 or 3 times with cooking spray; stir to coat.
Sprinkle with remaining herb mixture; toss to coat.
Spread evenly in center of pan.
Bake 45 minutes.
Turn pork; stir vegetables.
Place tomato wedges on vegetables.
Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until pork is slightly pink when cut near bone and vegetables are tender.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Healthy twist :If you want more veggies, try adding sliced carrots, zucchini and a variety of bell peppers to the vegetable mixture for a bit of color, texture and flavor.
4bone-in beef short ribscut in half (about 3¼ lb), trimmed
4teaspoonsapplewood rub for meat
1can6 oz tomato paste
1bottle pale ale
6mediumcarrots
1mediumleekfinely chopped
3clovesgarlicfinely chopped
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonpepper
MediumYukon Gold potatoesabout 1¼ lb, cut lengthwise into sixths
Instructies
Line 15x10x1-inch pan with heavy-duty foil; spray foil with cooking spray.
Rub ribs on all sides with applewood rub.
Place ribs in pan.
In medium bowl, stir together tomato paste and beer with whisk until smooth.
Finely chop 1 of the carrots.
Stir chopped carrot, leek, garlic, salt and pepper into tomato mixture.
Pour over ribs, turning to coat.
Cover pan tightly with heavy-duty foil.
Refrigerate at least 6 hours or up to 24 hours to marinate, turning ribs occasionally.
Heat oven to 400°F.
Cut remaining 5 carrots into 2-inch pieces.
Remove pan from refrigerator.
Place carrot pieces in pan with ribs, turning in marinade to coat.
Arrange ribs, fat side up, in marinade.
Bake uncovered 1 hour.
Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
Turn ribs on side; add potatoes to pan, turning in marinade to coat.
Bake 45 to 60 minutes longer, occasionally turning ribs, until ribs and potatoes are tender.
(If too much beer mixture evaporates, add a little water to pan.
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Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Time-saver:If the beef ribs aren’t already cut in half, have the butcher cut them for you. Smaller pieces will cook faster and have more surface area to absorb the wonderful flavors of the rub and marinade.