Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops

2 pork chops 1/2 tsp sea salt cracked pepper 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 onion, minced 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp sugar Sprinkle the pork with the salt and cracked pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet over moderately high heat.  Add the onion and saute 1 minute. Add the pork and cook,… Continue reading Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops

Spice-Rubbed Pork

1/4 teaspoon cayenne olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme pinch nutmeg 1 tsp brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon wine vinegar salt Fresh-ground black pepper 3/4 lb pork tenderloin 1.       In a small bowl, combine 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil with the cayenne, thyme, nutmeg, brown sugar, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Rub… Continue reading Spice-Rubbed Pork

Bacon Wrapped Radicchio

8 pieces bacon, cut in half lengthwise 2 heads radicchio, quartered pepper 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar Wrap two pieces of the bacon around each quarter of the radicchio, securing with a toothpick.  Heat a large non stick skillet and then saute the radicchio until the bacon is crisp.  Season with pepper. Remove from the pan and… Continue reading Bacon Wrapped Radicchio

Brined Pork Chops

1/4 cup kosher salt 2 tbsp sugar 1 quart water 2 pork chops olive oil salt and cracked pepper balsamic vinegar Combine the kosher salt, sugar, and water.  Mix well.  Pour over the pork chops and chill overnight. Heat the grill.  Brush the chops with oil.  Season them with salt and pepper. Grill the pork… Continue reading Brined Pork Chops

Soy Chicken Wings

4 lb chicken drummettes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 teaspoons sugar 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven. Line 2 large shallow baking pans (17 by 11 inches) with foil. Put pans in… Continue reading Soy Chicken Wings