Sweet and salty—a classic combination for the cocktail appetizer table. These elegant but simple appetizers offer infinite variations—try different deli meats with dried fruits like dates and apricots. …
Cut: Bacon
Cut from the belly and is cured and smoked, bacon can be cut thin or thick or even sold in slabs.
Smoky Calico Beans
Although well suited to accompany a summer barbecue meal, the aroma of these beans baking will welcome anyone coming in from the winter chill. These can make a meal with just the addition of cornbread, or serve them alongside Creole …
Prosciutto Spinach Tart
Prosciutto is available at gourmet and Italian markets and some larger supermarket deli counters. …
Pork Loin with Spinach-Bacon Stuffing
Want to impress your guests? Serve this smoky stuffed loin for your next gathering. …
Okra Corn Salad
A colorful taste of the South. Serve with Cajun Ribs or Rubbed and Grilled Pork Loin. …
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Smoky, salty bacon wraps a sweet, earthy date for a flavor combination that is irresistible. Serve hot from the microwave. A good addition to a tapas (small plates) dinner with Ham, Gorgonzola and Pear Crostini and White Bean Tapenade. …
Pork Picadillo Pie
Picadillo is a favorite dish of many Spanish-speaking countries. This tastes great using either ground pork or leftover cooked pork. A fresh salad and red beans and rice completes the meal. …
Red Flannel Hash
“Red flannel” hash is a classic New England dish that gets its name from the beets contained herein. Serve this casual supper with buttered rye bread and a cucumber salad in dill vinaigrette. …
German-Style Bratwurst and Sauerkraut
Flavors and aromas perfect for a crisp autumn evening or a cold winter’s supper, this complete skillet supper satisfies. Serve with a rustic bread. …
Pork Fried Rice
This Chinese chow-house favorite starts with fresh pork, stir-fried with all ingredients for a satisfying one-dish supper. You could even use leftover pork loin roast. Serve with a Szechuan Cucumbers and surprise your family with fortune cookies for dessert. …