Pork

Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce

The secret to a great bolognese sauce is a leisurely approach to time, but not all of us can afford that luxury. The slow cooker makes this beloved dish accessible to the busiest of cooks. For best results, mince the vegetables so they virtually dissolve during cooking, and finely crush the meat as it browns to obtain the dish’s classic velvety texture. Then bring on the ragu.

Sweet Corn & Bacon Empanadas

Empanadas are delicious flaky pockets that typically consist of meat, cheese, vegetables or whatever else your heart desires.

Asian Pork Satay

Satay [sah-TAY] are Indonesian in origin, but this Asian Pork Satay uses easy-to-find ingredients from different Asian cultures. Hoisin, a thick, sweet, spiced sauce used in Chinese cooking, is the base of the marinade. It’s enhanced with chili garlic sauce (Thai) and rice vinegar (Japanese). Together, these Asian flavors form one sweet-and-spicy sauce that's an out-of-this-world taste sensation.

Glazed Pork Chops

There’s only one thing better than a well-cooked pork chop — that’s a grilled, well-cooked pork chop.

Spring Fava Bean Soup

t’s time to give beans a little respect—at least more than the playground song does. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) certainly respects them. It recommends three cups of these nutritional powerhouses for adults each week. With more varieties of beans than you can shake a stick at, it’s no problem to find beans to toss into a soup, salad, or side dish.

Barbecued Baby Back Ribs

Any rib lover knows that lengthy cooking is what makes ribs so tender. Surprise! The slow cooker can match the grill for perfect ribs. To duplicate the grill’s effects, slather slow-cooked ribs with barbecue sauce, then pop them under a broiler for a few minutes to caramelize the sauce.