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.

Easy crock pot pork chops, slow cooked and smothered with apples and cabbage. A German-style slow cooker pork chop recipe.

Homemade hog head cheese

"Tastes best if you marinate your ham the day before cooking."

Homemade small batch German sausage from Nürnberg.

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

First time I've paired pork chops with dried fruit. During braising the apricots and prunes plumped up and added a nice mellow fruitiness which paired with the tender pork perfectly.

Near perfect pork ribs with a beautiful sweet, tangy and sticky exterior and fall off the bone meat.

Stuffed with apples the thick pork chops create an elegant impressive main dish. Topped off with an easy Apple Jelly glaze makes this recipe a winner.

The applesauce bakes in flavor with this simple easy to make meatloaf.

Use the slow-cooker and liquid smoke instead of grilling and wood chips. The result is outstanding, and the pork is packed with flavor.

Simple, quick easy and tasty Broccoli Beef. Can also be made with pork or chicken.

Excellent and very quick and easy to make. A very mild Indian style feel. The tomatoes added a tasty sauce for the tender pork medallions. Will make again.

Classic original and authentic German meatloaf.

Let the aroma of this succulent dish into your home and have the kids eager to help you around the kitchen!

This version of bratwurt (German sausage) contains just pork.