Recipes

Margarita Glazed Pork Chops

Margarita Glazed Pork Chops

This really is a recipe that will excite your taste buds as well as provide you with a food that really does bring out the summer in you.
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Ingredients

  • 4 Boneless Pork Loin Chops That Are About 1 Inch Thick
  • 160 ml Orange Marmalade
  • 1 Jalapeno Pepper Seeded And Finely Chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice or Tequila
  • 1 Teaspoon Freshly Grated Ginger If you don’t have fresh ginger use ½ teaspoon ground ginger instead

Instructions

  • In a bowl mix together the marmalade, jalapeno pepper, lime juice or tequila and the ginger.
  • This is what will be used to glaze the pork chops.
  • Before you place the chops on the grill making sure that they cook over a medium heat you trim off the fat.
  • Allow the chops to cook on the barbecue for between 12 and 15 minutes dependent on the thickness of them.
  • The best way of testing to see if they are ready to eat is to insert a skewer into the thickest part and see if the juices from inside that come out run clear.
  • It is also important that you turn the chops over regularly when cooking them.
  • During the last five minutes of the chops cooking this is when the glaze you made earlier must be applied.
  • During this time the chops should only be turned once, but you must apply the glaze often.
  • Once the chops are ready to eat remove from the barbecue and place on clean plates then sprinkle with a little chopped fresh cilantro and some orange and lime wedges.
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Course; Pork

Bourbon Pork Ribs

Bourbon Pork Ribs

Even though you can cook these ribs in the oven it really is best if you cook them on the barbecue, as this helps to enhance the flavor of the marinade further. Once cooked serve them with a delicious crispy green salad and some garlic cheese potatoes.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a food processor or blender place the sugar, soy sauce, garlic and bourbon and turn on until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  • Now pour this mixture over the ribs, which have been placed in a shallow dish.
  • Cover the ribs and place them in a refrigerator to marinate for several hours.
  • The longer you leave them in the refrigerator then the more the marinate will infuse into the rib meat.
  • Whilst the barbecue is heating up you should remove the ribs from the refrigerator to allow them to come up to room temperature.
  • But before you place them on the barbecue grate make sure it has been brushed with oil.
  • Once the ribs are on the grate you now need to close the lid and cook them for between 45 minutes and an hour.
  • How long you cook them for will depend on how thick the ribs are.
  • The best way to test if they are ready to eat is to insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the rib.
  • If the internal temperature measures 160 degrees Fahrenheit they are ready to serve up on to plates after being separated with the salad and potatoes.
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Course; Pork

Maple Glazed Ribs

Maple Glazed Ribs

The sweetness of the maple syrup really does help to bring out the lovely taste of this meat.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the ribs into a large saucepan or pot and cover with water.
  • Then cook on a low heat so the water is simmering for at least an hour or until the meat has become tender.
  • Once the meat is cooked remove the ribs from the water and place them in a shallow dish and set aside whilst you make the marinade.
  • To make the marinade place the maple syrup, sugar, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and mustard into a saucepan.
  • Place on the hob and bring to the ingredients to the boil before then reducing the heat down and cooking for five minutes.
  • Make sure that you stir the sauce frequently then allow to cool slightly before then pouring it over the ribs.
  • Now place the ribs in the dish covered in the sauce in the refrigerator for 2 hours to marinate.
  • You will be cooking the ribs on an indirect heat on the grill so make sure that it is hot enough.
  • Once the barbecue has heated up sufficiently remove the ribs from the marinade and place them on the lightly oiled barbecue grill.
  • Any marinade left over should be put into a saucepan and boiled for a few minutes.
  • The ribs should only need to remain on the barbecue for around 20 minutes.
  • During this time they should be turned frequently and brushed with the cooked marinade often until the ribs have become nicely glazed.
  • Divide up the ribs into manageable portions and serve to your guests.
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Course; Pork

Maple Garlic Pork Tenderloin

Maple Garlic Pork Tenderloin

The adding of garlic to the marinade helps to counteract some of the maple sweetness.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a bowl mix together the maple syrup, mustard, sesame oil, garlic and pepper.
  • Whisk thoroughly to ensure that all these ingredients are combined together well.
  • In a shallow dish place the pork tenderloin and then coat it thoroughly with the marinade that you have just made.
  • Cover the meat over and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 8 hours.
  • However if you really want the meat to absorb as much of the flavor of the marinade as possible then it is best to leave it in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Whilst the barbecue is heating up remove the pork from the refrigerator so that it can come up to room temperature.
  • Once the barbecue is hot enough remove the meat from the dish and set over to one side.
  • As for any sauce left in the dish pour this into a small saucepan.
  • Now before you place the meat on the grill make sure you have brushed it with some oil first to prevent the meat from sticking to it.
  • Cook the pork on the particular for between 15 and 25 minutes making sure that you baste it regularly with the reserved marinade, which you have heated up in the saucepan for five minutes first.
  • Make sure that you cook the meat on a medium heat otherwise the marinade will burn.
  • Plus of course remember to turn the meat regularly to ensure that it is cooked through evenly.
  • As soon as the meat is cooked the inside no longer looks pink place to one side for a few minutes before carving and serving to your guests.
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Course; Pork

Baby Back Barbecued Ribs

Baby Back Barbecued Ribs

You can either start of by cooking these in the oven wrapped in aluminum foil or you can do the same on the barbecue. Then you finish them off by removing the foil and backing on the barbecue.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Before wrapping the baby back pork ribs in aluminum foil combine together the sugar, paprika, garlic powder and pepper and rub all other them.
  • Remember to turn them over and coat all sides with this seasoning.
  • Now wrap in the aluminum foil, but leave one end open, as into this you will then pour the water.
  • Now fold up the open end to seal the meat inside.
  • It is a good idea to leave some room around the meat to allow heat inside to then circulate when the ribs are cooking.
  • When it comes to cooking these on the barbecue you place them on the grill and pull the lid down and leave them there for between 45 minutes and an hour.
  • Once the time has elapsed remove the ribs from the tin foil and then replace them on the grill, which has been lightly oiled.
  • After placing the ribs on the grill you can now start basting them with the barbecue sauce.
  • You should allow them to remain on the grill for a further 10 to 15 minutes.
  • During this final cooking time you should be turning them over every 5 minutes and brushing them with the sauce each time they are turned.
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Course; Pork

Easy Teriyaki Kebabs

Easy Teriyaki Kebabs

These particular pork kebabs can be made in a matter of minutes, as you will be using a ready prepared teriyaki marinade.
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Ingredients

  • 900 gram Pork Tenderloin – Trimmed And Cut Into 1 Inch Cubes
  • 240 ml Ready Prepared Teriyaki Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1 20 Ounce Can Pineapple Chunks Drained
  • 500 gram Cherry Tomatoes
  • 2 Red or Green Bell Peppers – Cut Into 1 ½ Inch Pieces

Instructions

  • Piece the cubes of pork tenderloin so that the meat can absorb the sauce and oil you are using to marinate them in.
  • To make the marinade simply pour the sauce and oil into a bowl and whisk.
  • However before pouring it over the pork make sure that you keep at least 2 tablespoons to one side in a separate bowl.
  • Once poured over the meat cover and place in a refrigerator and leave for at least 1 hour.
  • Whilst it is in the fridge make sure that you turn the meat occasionally this will then help to ensure that as much of the teriyaki sauce is absorbed by the meat.
  • After 1 hour remove the meat from the fridge then thread on to skewers.
  • After each piece of meat thread on a piece of pineapple, a tomato and some pepper.
  • Continue doing this until all ingredients have been used up.
  • It is important that whilst you are doing this that the barbecue should be heating up.
  • To cook the kebabs you place them on the lightly oiled grill about 4 or 5 inches above the heat source and cook them on the barbecue for 15 minutes.
  • It is important that when cooking these kebabs you turn them over frequently and brush with the marinade placed to one side earlier.

Notes & Wine Advice

As soon as the kebabs are cooked served with a noodle or rice salad
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Course; Pork
Cuisine; Japanese

Grilled Pork Tenderloin Satay

Grilled Pork Tenderloin Satay

If you are looking for a more healthy option to provide your guests with at your next barbecue this is a great recipe to consider trying. However be aware that you shouldn’t serve such food to any guests who may have a nut allergy.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan put the onion, sugar, water, soy sauce, peanut butter, canola oil, garlic and ginger.
  • Then over a medium heat bring these ingredients to a boil before turning the heat down so that they start simmering and leave uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes or until the sauce has started to thicken.
  • To prevent the sauce from sticking to the base of the saucepan and burning you need to be stirring it regularly.
  • As soon as the sauce has become thick remove from heat and place about 120ml to one side.
  • Take the pork tenderloin and cut in half width wise before then cutting each half into thin strips than you then thread on to eight wooden or metal skewers.
  • If you are using wooden skewers remember to soak them in water for ½ hour.
  • To cook place them on a lightly oiled grill on the barbecue over a medium to hot heat and cook on each side for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • It is important whilst the kebabs are cooking that you baste them regularly with the sauce you made earlier.
  • The meat will be cooked when it no longer looks pink.
  • To serve these kebabs simply place them on a clean plate along with the reserved sauce and allow guests to pick them up and then dip in the sauce.
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Course; Pork

Southern Pulled Pork

Southern Pulled Pork

This is a very traditional recipe enjoyed in the southern parts of the USA. Once cooked traditionally the meat is then served on a bun and some coleslaw. Plus also gets served with lots of hot vinegar sauce.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Into a bowl place all the spices to form a dry rub and then press it well into all the pork’s surfaces.
  • Whilst you are doing this you should get the barbecue heated up ready for cooking.
  • As soon as the barbecue has heated and you have placed the grill high above the heat source you can now put the pork on to cook.
  • When placed on the grill it will now require between 2.
  • 5 and 3 hours to cook.
  • Whilst cooking it is important that you turn the meat regularly to prevent it from burning.
  • Also to make sure that the meat is cooking properly insert a meat thermometer into the centre of it.
  • The right temperature inside the meat, which will ensure it is cooked through, should be 170 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • After the cooking time has elapsed you now need to remove the pork from the barbecue and leave it to rest for around 10 minutes.
  • Then it is ready to be shredded.
  • You do this by using two forks to pull the meat apart and it is this action, which has given this recipe its name.
  • As soon as you have done this place the meat on a clean plate and allow your guests to take a bun and pile it on it before adding some hot sauce if they want.
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Course; Pork

Basic Barbecued Pork Spare Ribs

Basic Barbecued Pork Spare Ribs

No barbecue is complete without people having barbecued pork ribs served to them. If you have never tried cooking such food before this is one of the simplest recipes you can use.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Take the ribs and place them over a low heat on the barbecue and cook for between 1 and 1 ½ hours.
  • You could of course cut down the cooking time if you wish by initially cooking them in the oven.
  • About 15 minutes before you then remove the pork spare ribs from the barbecue you now start to brush them with the barbecue sauce.
  • It is important that during these last minutes of cooking is that you turn the ribs over and baste them with the sauce regularly.
  • This will then help to ensure that all sides of the ribs get a good coating of the sauce and also will help to prevent the sauce from burning.
  • As soon as the ribs are cooked remove from the barbecue and cut up into portions that people will find easy to eat.
  • Also it is a good idea to serve them with freshly made coleslaw and some crusty bread.
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Course; Pork

Simple Grilled Pork Chops

Simple Grilled Pork Chops

The perfect recipe to use when you want to prepare something quick and simple to cook on the barbecue.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • The first thing you need to do is make the marinade for the chops.
  • To do this in a bowl place the lemon juice, soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, rosemary, salt and pepper.
  • Then mix to ensure that they are combined together well.
  • Next you need to place the pork chops in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag and then pour over the chops the marinade made just now.
  • Make sure that you toss the pork chops in this mix to ensure that all sides of them are coated in it.
  • Once this has been done either cover the dish over or seal up the bag and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • After the 30 minutes has elapsed remove the chops from the refrigerator and leave to one side to come up to room temperature.
  • Also after taking the chops out of the refrigerator now is when you should be heating the barbecue up.
  • As soon as the barbecue is ready you can now start cooking the chops.
  • The grill, which has been lightly oiled, should be placed quite close to the heat source as this will then help to sear the meat and ensure plenty of the meats juices are retained whilst you then cook them on a medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes.
  • To reduce the heat you simply move the grill up away from the heat source.
  • Also when cooking the chops remember to turn them over regularly to prevent them from burning.
  • As soon as the chops are cooked you should serve them immediately to your guests on a nice clean plate with say a jacket potato and coleslaw.
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Course; Pork