Easy Cheesy Pork Chop and Rice Casserole

To change things up, make the casserole with brown rice or a white- or brown-and-wild rice blend. You can also keep things interesting by using different frozen vegetable mixtures or your own mixture of blanched or steamed vegetables—or by using …

Pulled Pork Baked Potato

These baked potatoes can be served as either a side dish or a light entrée. Feel free to experiment with different cheeses, and to garnish with scallions, cilantro, or chopped green chiles instead of chives. If you like, add a …

Pulled Pork Scramble

This hearty scramble can be doubled if you’re cooking for a crowd (use two skillets) or halved for fewer servings (use a medium skillet). To give it an Italian spin, use mozzarella cheese and top it with chopped fresh basil. …

Pork Roast with Sweet Potatoes, Pears and Rosemary

For a delicious alternative to the pears, substitute for a tart green apple, such as Granny Smith. Instead of rosemary alone, you could combine it with sage and thyme, for a slightly more complex flavor. To balance the naturally sweet …

Double-Pork Hash

Comfort food personified, this hash is a winning breakfast or brunch dish, but makes for a good supper, too. It will be more satisfying if served with freshly baked biscuits (mix them quickly from a mix as a time saver) …

Grilled Brats with Onion Relish

Bratwursts get dressed up with this sweet onion relish.  The onion relish can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.…

Comfort Country-Style Ribs

MacIntosh, Gala and Granny Smith apples are good cooking apples and will hold their shape after baking.  Serve with roasted potatoes. …

Heartland Honey Mustard Pork Medallions

Use a fresh lemon for the marinade and cut the rest of the lemon into slices. Garnish the medallions with the lemon slices and squeeze just before eating.  Serve with ranch potatoes, green beans and biscuits.…