Category Archives: Pork

Ham Linguine

2 cups ham, shredded into medium-sized pieces
1 pound linguine
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic
1 cup peas, fresh or frozen, thawed
lemon zest, and juice of 2 lemons
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup mint, chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Cook pasta according to pkg. directions. While pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium high heat.  When pan begins to smoke, sauté garlic for one minute.  Add the ham and continue to sauté until ham begins to brown.  Finally, add the peas; sauté for one more minute. While skillet is still hot, drain the pasta and add to the ham mixture.  Add the lemon zest, juice, salt, pepper and 2 more tablespoons of olive oil.  Sauté for 1-2 minutes to let the flavors combine.  Remove from heat and toss with herbs.  Serve immediately.
6  Servings

Glazed Ham

6 pounds ham, fully cooked – rump half or shank portion
2 teaspoons orange peel, finely shredded
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
24 cloves
Score ham by making diagonal cuts in a diamond pattern.  Stud with cloves in middle of each diamond.  Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.  Insert a meat thermometer.  Bake in a 325º oven until thermometer registers 125º.  For rump, cook 1 1/2 hr to 1 1/2 hr; for shank cook 1 3/4 hr to 2 hours.  For glaze, in a medium pan, combine orange peel and juice, brown sugar, cornstarch and dried mustard.  Heat until thickened and bubbly.  Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Brush ham with some of the glaze.  Bake 20-30 minutes more or ‘til thermometer registers 135º.  Let stand 15 minutes more before carving.  Serve with remaining glaze.
16  Servings

Ginger Stir-Fry

2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon red pepper, flakes
2 tablespoons oil
1 pound pork, thinly sliced
Combine first 6 ingredients in a 10 inch skillet.  Heat over med-high heat until bubbly.  Add the pork; stir fry 3 minutes.  Blend 1/4 cup water and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a small bowl.  Add to skillet, cook 2 minutes to thicken.  Serve over noodles.
4  Servings

Fried Pork Chops

4 pork chops, trimmed of almost all fat
1/2 cup flour 
1 teaspoon everglades seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Place about a 1/2 inch depth of cooking oil in a cast iron skillet and heat until oil splatters when one drop of water is flicked at the pan.  Meanwhile…put the flour, Everglades seasoning and paprika in a zip lock bag.  One at a time, shake the pork chops until well coated; place on a plate. Place no more than two pork chops into the hot oil at a time.  Fry on one side until golden, then gently turn over and fry the other side.  When they look done, remove to a paper towel lined plate.  Repeat with remaining pork chops.*Everglades seasoning is our regional favorite seasoning – if it is not available in your store, you can order it online at http://www.evergladesseasoning.com/
4  Servings