• 4 center-cut pork chops, each 1 inch thick
• 1½ tablespoons freshly ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons fennel seed, crushed, plus 1 teaspoon whole seeds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup crushed canned plum tomatoes with juice
• ½ cup red wine, preferably chianti

Drunken Pork Chops

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• 1½ teaspoons ground coriander
• 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
• 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
• ¾ teaspoon each kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
• 1-pound pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1- to 1½-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 large garlic clove, finely grated
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Spanish Pork Tenderloin Bites

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• 1 (12-oz.) packages fresh cut green beans
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. salt, divided
• 4 (4- to 6-oz.) bone-in center-cut pork chops
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 Tbsp. lemon zest
• 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• ¼ cup chopped pecans
• ½ Tbsp. butter

Pan Fried Pork Chops with Green Beans

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• 2 pounds thinly sliced beef round steak, pork, or venison
• salt, pepper, granulated onion, granulated garlic, cayenne pepper, all to taste
• 1 cup flour, in all
• ½ cup oil, or as needed
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1½ cups beef stock
• 1 can diced tomatoes and chiles
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• Cooked grits, for serving

Instant Pot Grillades

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• 2 pork loin roasts from rib end of loin, tip of chine bone removed, remaining chine cut between each rib, rib bones frenched
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt or 1 ½ tablespoons table salt
• 3 medium garlic cloves, minced (about I tablespoon) 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small carrot, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Madeira

Roast Rack of Pork

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• 1½ pounds boneless country-style pork ribs, trimmed
• ⅓ cup lime juice (3 limes)
• ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon annatto powder
• ¾ teaspoon brown sugar
• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 (13 by 9-inch) disposable aluminum roasting pan (if using charcoal)
• 1 avocado, halved, pitted, and cut into ½-inch pieces
• 1 tomato, cored and cut into ½-inch pieces
• 2 radishes, trimmed and sliced thin
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Grilled Citrus-Marinated Pork Cutlets

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• 3 tablespoons grapeseed or other neutral oil, divided 
• 3 large shallots, finely chopped (1 cup) 
• 4 medium garlic cloves, minced 
• 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger 
• 2 serrano chilies, stemmed and sliced into thin rings, divided 
• 2 pounds boneless country­style pork ribs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce 
• Kosher salt and ground black pepper 
• 3 tablespoons molasses 
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, plus lime wedges, to serve 
• Steamed jasmine rice, to serve 
• ½ cup lightly packed fresh cilantro 

Don't use blackstrap molasses; its flavor is too bitter.

Sweet Soy-Braised Pork

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• 2 (2¼- to 2½-pound) racks baby back ribs, trimmed and each rack cut into fourths 
• 2 teaspoons ground fennel 
• 4½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus salt for cooking pasta 
• 1 teaspoon pepper 
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 
• 1 large onion, chopped fine 
• 1 large fennel bulb, stalks discarded  bulb halved, cored, and chopped fine 
• 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped fine 
• ¼ cup minced fresh sage, divided 
• ½ teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons dry red wine, divided
• 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and crushed 
• 3 cups chicken broth 
• 1 garlic head, outer papery skins removed and top fourth of head cut off and discarded 
• 1 pound pappardelle or tagliatelle 
• Grated Parmesan cheese

Pork Ragu

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• ¾ pound ground pork
• ½ pound ground fresh or cooked ham
• ⅔ cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 large egg, beaten
• ½ cup whole milk
• ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• ⅔ cup fruit juice (orange, pineapple, or peach)
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• ½ cup dark corn syrup
• 6 whole cloves

Glazed Ham Balls

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• 3 tablespoons grapeseed or other neutral oil, divided
• 3 large shallots, finely chopped (1 cup)
• 4 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
• 2 serrano chilies. stemmed and sliced into thin rings, divided
• 2 pounds boneless country­-style pork ribs. trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• Kosher salt and ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons molasses (not blackstrap)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, plus lime wedges, to serve
• Steamed jasmine rice, to serve
• ½ cup lightly packed fresh cilantro

Sweet Soy Braised Pork

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