Pork recipes

Along the coast of the Southern US eating Hoppin' John on New Year's Day is thought to bring a year filled with luck and prosperity. The beans symbolize coins or pennies. Sometimes a penny is added to the pot or can be left under the bowls of Hoppin' John. Greens such as Collards, chard or kale can be added and symbolize the color of money and are said to add to ones wealth in the new year. The day after New Year's Day the leftovers are called "Skippin' Jenny," and further demonstrates one's frugality. A common tradition in the south US is each person at the meal should leave three peas on their plate to ensure the New Year will be filled with Luck, Fortune and Romance. Another tradition holds that counting the number of peas in a serving predicts the amount of luck (or wealth) that will be collected over the next year.

Baked pork chops with bacon and egg fried rice. Browned on the stovetop and finished in the oven for tender pork.

This is one of my old tried and true recipes. The original recipe card is so faded that I can hardly read it!

Excellent! Very easy to put together. Would be good with shrimp, also!

An easy rendition of a weekday ready pork chop dinner covered in a tangy cranberry and onion sauce.

I prepared this sans the pork as I had none. I added frozen peas, some fresh diced carrot and rinsed and drained bean sprouts. YUM!

Cantonese Barbecue Pork recipe

Kielbasa Rice Skillet Dinner recipe

Green, red cabbages, carrots, and a few other veggies together make a hearty and tasty fried rice. Top with a fried egg, or some cooked chicken, pork or beef strips to boost the protein. A quick and no-fuss weeknight meal.

Polish cabbage and beef. An easy casserole belly filling love affair.

With its vibrant color and flavor, yellow rice is a staple in Latin America and the Caribbean. In Cuba, it's traditionally garnished with pimentos, but I sometimes top it with sliced scallions. Serve it with Cuban-style roast pork, ropa vieja or as a side to grilled meats, poultry or seafood.

Stuffed peppers made with ginger rice, topped with aged sharp cheddar and tomato sauce.

Be just like Colonel Sanders with these succulent pork chops that are served in a savory sauce.

Stuff your pork chops with this easy crockpot recipe that will have you licking your chops after every bite!