RecipesPork Chop Cacciatore It’s hard to believe the wonderful flavor of these tender chops could come from such an easy recipe! Our taste panel loved it. Pair with noodles and a simple green salad, and dinner’s served. Tracy Hiatt Grice – Somerset, Wisconsin
RecipesFruited Pork Chops Here’s one of my favorite slow-cooker recipes. I often prepare these tender chops with pineapple sauce for guests and serve them with brown rice. —Cindy Ragan, North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
RecipesSpicy Pork Chili This zippy chili is a pleasant change from the traditional beef chili recipes I’ve tried. It tastes so good served with your garden-fresh steamed green beans, sliced cucumbers and hot crusty bread. It’s especially satisfying on a cold day. —Christine Hartry, Emo, Ontario
RecipesCrown Roast of Pork My favorite entree for Christmas and other special occasions, a crown roast is easy to prepare. Both its elegant appearance and excellent flavor are sure to impress your friends and family. (Call ahead to order a crown roast from your butcher or meat department.)
RecipesCreole Pork Chops I’ve had this recipe for over twenty years and love it. Since the children are grown, I now cook just half the recipe for my husband and I. And it’s so easy! You’ll be in and out of the kitchen in no time. —Ann Rogers, Ocala, Florida
RecipesPork and Apple Tamales Serve this family favorite for all occasions: a quick dinner, brown-bag lunch, hearty snack or even a fun appetizer. —Marie Macy, Fort Collins, Colorado
RecipesParmesan Pork Roast Great sweet, savory flavor comes from just a few pantry staples in this easy roast. —Karen Warner, Louisville, Ohio
RecipesMediterranean Pork and Orzo On a really busy day, this meal in a bowl is one of my top picks. It’s quick to put together, leaving a lot more time to relax at the table. —Mary Relyea, Canastota, New York
RecipesPork Shepherd’s Pie Of all the shepherd’s pie recipes I’ve tried through the years, this version is my favorite. Although I live alone, I enjoy cooking and baking for friends and family. —Mary Arthurs, Etobicoke, Ontario
RecipesQuick Ginger Pork My husband and I are empty nesters. It was a challenge learning to cook for just two again, but recipes like this give us delicious scaled-down dinners. —Esther Johnson Danielson, Lawton, Pennsylvania
RecipesSpanish Pork Steaks When I lived on a farm where we prepared our own meat, this recipe was used quite often. Now my own family expects to see this dish on the menu regularly.
RecipesAsian Pork Kabobs Sweet and tangy, these kabobs have a delicious kick, thanks to the hot pepper sauce. My recipe can be adapted to add your favorite vegetables. It’s great with rice and a fresh salad. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
RecipesPork Chops & Mushrooms My mother-in-law gave me this recipe years ago, and I have used it ever since. My family loves the sweetness with a little kick.—Hilary Rigo, Wickenburg, Arizona
RecipesPork Chops with Apples These moist tender chops get delicious flavor from Dijon mustard, onions and apple slices. Or try replacing the apples with pineapple rings for an appealing variation. I like to serve mashed sweet potatoes with this main course, along with a simple salad.
RecipesSouthern Pork & Rice At our house, we’re big on healthy eating. These ultra tender chops with colorful rice and black-eyed peas are a meal fancy enough for a dinner party. —Annie Holmes, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
RecipesHomemade Pork Sausage These country-style patties are so simple to prepare. You’ll never again settle for store-bought versions that are loaded with preservatives and not as good. —Bertha Bench, Mineral Wells, Texas