Maple Mustard Pork Chops

Prep Time:  5 min    Cook Time 7-10 min
Serves 4
Perfect Partner:  Rice Pilaf, Sweet Potatoes, or Baked Potatoes

Ingredients:
4-5 bone-in pork chops
3 T. maple syrup
3 T. Dijon mustard
2 t. olive oil
1 clove minced garlic
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper

1. Preheat grill (or cast-iron skillet) to medium-high.
2. In a small bowl, stir together syrup, mustard, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.  Separate 1/4 c. of sauce to baste chops after cooked.
3. With remaining sauce, baste the pork chops on both sides.
4. Grill (or cook on skillet) 3-5 min per side.
5. Remove from grill and baste the remaining sauce on the chops.  Let stand 5 min before serving.

Source:  Men's Health Magazine, Dec. 2005

Sweet Pork Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

Prep Time: 30 min        Cook Time: 8 hrs
Serves 10-12
Perfect Partners:  Black Beans, Spanish Rice, Fresh Salsa and Guacamole


Cilantro Lime Slaw
1 whole shredded red cabbage
1 c. Mayonnaise
1 c. Cilantro, chopped
1 tsp. minced Garlic
1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. Lime Juice
1/2 tsp. Cumin

Combine all but cabbage in a mini food processor or chop and combine yourself. Mix desired amount of dressing with slaw mix no more than 30 minutes before serving.
Roasted Sweet Pork
6 (approx) pounds Pork butt/shoulder
1 19 oz. can Red Enchilada Sauce
1 can Dr. Pepper (10 oz)
2 tsp. Chili Powder
1 tsp. Cumin
1 tsp. salt
1 Clove Garlic or 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
1 1/2 c. Brown Sugar
1/2 onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Combine all ingredients into your crockpot and cook on low 8 hrs or until meat is tender.


Source: Marissa Howell (Atlanta)