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8 Out of the Ordinary Pork Recipes

Tired of pork chops and applesauce? Try one of these eight inventive recipes. Some of them swap apples for other fruit pairings like figs, apricots, or peaches; others are inspired by Asian cuisine, where pork is hugely popular. Make one tonight!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Pork Chops with Figs

The fig gravy adds an original taste to the pork chops. Add a side dish of fennel mashed potatoes and you have a perfect match.

 

 

 

 

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Apricot-Glazed Pork Loin

The tangy glaze on this pork roast adds flavor without fat, and the delicious curried fruit topping is a good-for-you condiment.

 

 

 

 

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Crown Roast of Pork with Apricot Pine Nut Stuffing

These melt-off-the-bone roast ribs, beautifully arranged with nutty pine nut stuffing, will be the star of your next fancy dinner party.

 

 

 

 

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Spice-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa

This dish is a great way to satiate your sweet-tooth without hiking up your blood sugar. An added bonus: trimmed pork tenderloin is one of the leanest meats you can get.

 

 

 

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Gingered Pork on Watercress

This unique dish combines slices of warm potato, seared pork fillet and sesame omelette with some fresh watercress.

 

 

 

 

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Hong Kong-Style Chow Mein with Pork and Green Vegetables

A mixture of green vegetables adds colour, crispness and food value to this simple noodle stir-fry with pork and dried mushrooms.

 

 

 

 

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Shanghai Noodles with Cabbage, Pork and Peas

Skip the takeout, and concoct your own Chinese creation. You'll get twice the flavour, and half the grease.

 

 

 

 

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Harvest Pork and Apple Pie

If you like meat pies and apple pies, have we got a recipe for you. Combine the two for a hearty meal that'll leave you wanting more.

 

 

 

 


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