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  • Pork Shoulder with Guinness, Dried Cherries, and Sweet Potatoes

    Pork Shoulder with Guinness, Dried Cherries, and Sweet Potatoes

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    What’s the difference between a home cook and a chef? For me, the answer lies right there in the pages of Daniel Boulud’s braising book which came out back in 2006. I’m a big believer in braising; nothing makes me happier than to sear a tough piece of meat, stir in some aromatics, add a…

  • Melissa Clark’s Spicy Pork Stew with Hominy and Collard Greens

    Melissa Clark’s Spicy Pork Stew with Hominy and Collard Greens

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    Here’s a cooking tip: if you have something in your pantry that requires a long soak (dried beans, for example, or dried chickpeas), rip open the bag in the morning, pour them into a bowl and fill it up with water even if you have no idea what you’re going to do with them later…

  • Smothered Pork Roast Over Rice

    Smothered Pork Roast Over Rice

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    Have you ever made a roux? Like: really made a roux? I’ve made a roux in quotes–a “roux”–whenever I’ve taken a roasted chicken out of its cast iron skillet, added some flour to the pan, cooked it for a minute or two and finished it up with a big glass of white wine. That makes…

  • Porchetta At Home

    Porchetta At Home

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    We’re all aware of Porchetta the destination, aren’t we? Located on East 7th Street in New York’s East Village, Chef Sara Jenkins (who I met and interviewed a few months ago) has created a universally beloved destination for pork lovers. The menu there features two main choices: porchetta on a sandwich or porchetta on a…

  • The Best Chili of Your Life

    The Best Chili of Your Life

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    If Craig had his way, this post wouldn’t have this title. I just asked him, “Would you call the chili I made the other day the best of your life?” And he answered: “I don’t even think of it as chili because there weren’t any beans; just lots of meat and stuff. But it was…