pork recipes

Pork Tips

Pork 101

• For food safety, always cook pork to an internal temperature of at least 160°F.  Don’t just guess: use an instant-read thermometer to make sure it is done.
• Marinate pork chops, roasts or tenderloins in your favorite KRAFT Dressing.  Pour dressing over meat in a shallow pan and refrigerate up to 24 hours; discard remaining marinade before cooking.  It’s an easy way to add flavor with very little effort. 
• Certain flavors complement pork extremely well. So if you want to pair pork chops or a roast with the perfect ingredients, try these suggestions: thyme, sage, bay leaves, garlic, mustard, apples, prunes, pineapple and sauerkraut.
• When cooking pork chops, ribs or ground pork patties, use a grill or broiler for best results. Choose chops that are at least 1 inch thick so the meat cooks to juicy perfection without drying out.
• To freeze uncooked pork chops, wrap them individually in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer-weight resealable plastic bag with a label and date.  Thaw in refrigerator.
• Watch our easy-to-follow video for tips on how to make our Maple-Glazed Stuffed Roast Pork.
• If you don’t have a roasting pan, you can use a 13x9-inch pan instead, but make sure there’s enough room in the pan so that the heat can circulate around the roast.

Dinnertime Ideas

• Try substituting 3/4 cup chopped leftover roast pork for the chopped ham in our Shrimp Fried Rice recipe. 
• Give SHAKE ‘N BAKE and OVEN FRY Seasoned Coating Mixes a new twist by mixing 1 or 2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese with the crumbs.
• Check out our Holiday Side Dish collection for some ideas to complete your meal.  (These are good any time of the year, not just on holidays!)
• For a quick dinner, try Mexican Shells and Pork Chops.  This dish serves 4 people and can be ready in just 35 minutes!
• Pork spareribs and baby back ribs are perfect on the grill.  Check out our Ribs Tips for plenty of great ideas.
• Our Pork Crown Roast with Roast Apple-Pecan Stuffing is a real showstopper for your holiday party or special family dinner.
• This Healthy Living recipe for Roast Pork Tenderloin Supper is a delicious dinner for the whole family.  Check out our Healthy Living section for more ideas.