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    Pork Chop: 60 Recipes for Living High On the Hog
    Pork Chop: 60 Recipes for Living High On the Hog
    Pork Chop: 60 Recipes for Living High On the Hog
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    Pork Chop: 60 Recipes for Living High On the Hog

    By Ray Lampe and Jody Horton

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    “Deals with one often-overlooked main ingredient . . . this versatile and delicious cut of pig is something we’re more than willing to read a whole book on.” —Food Republic

    Pork chops are in! And no one knows more about them than Hall of Fame pitmaster Ray Lampe. They are lean, easy to cook, and the perfect protein choice for everyday meals. These sixty mouthwatering recipes celebrate this beloved cut in all its glory, capturing the splendor and range of chops with all their porky goodness in new and inspiring dishes, from Balsamic and Vanilla-Glazed Pork Chops to Spicy Pork Chop Lettuce Wraps. With as many recipe choices as there are cooking styles—batter and fry, marinate and grill, simmer and braise—this cookbook is a vital addition to any kitchen where meat’s what’s for dinner.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOpen Road Integrated Media
    Release dateNov 26, 2013
    ISBN9781452129808
    Pork Chop: 60 Recipes for Living High On the Hog
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    Ray Lampe

    Ray Lampe, a former Chicago truck driver, is a national barbecue champion, a columnist for Fiery Foods magazine, the owner of a roadside Florida barbecue stand, the main faculty member of Dr. BBQ's Cooking School, and the creator of Dr. BBQ's Bonesmokers Honey Barbecue Sauce and Dr. BBQ's Crank-It-Up Pepper Blend. He is the author of Dr. BBQ's Big-Time Barbecue Cookbook. He lives in Lakeland, Florida.

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      Pork Chop - Ray Lampe

      INTRODUCTION

      THE WORLD IS MY PORK CHOP

      I once had a bumper sticker that read The World Is My Pork Chop. Needless to say, I made a lot of new friends because of it. Maybe I’m a little over the top, but I believe we all have a love affair with pork chops. They may not be the high-end meal at great steak houses, but they’re always on the menu. And on those pricey menus, pork chops are the best value, and they’re delicious! When Mrs. Cunningham wanted to butter up Howard on the classic sitcom Happy Days, she served him pork chops. In Mayberry, Andy’s favorite meal from Aunt Bee’s kitchen was pork chops. The dish that started the on-a-stick craze at state fairs was the pork chop on a stick. I could go on.

      Pork chops are just about everyone’s favorite cut from the beloved pig. They come from the loin area up on top of the pig. That’s the part we’re talking about when we refer to something good as being high on the hog. Pork chops are lean enough to be healthful, but flavorful enough to stand up to a wide variety of preparations, both in the kitchen and on the outdoor grill. And while we all love to cook and eat pork chops, we’ve only just scratched the surface of their culinary potential. I love pork chops grilled or breaded and fried. But I also love them on a Philly-style sandwich with cheese and onions, or with Spanish rice in a dish I call Arroz con Puerco Chops (page 91). They’re savory-delicious when cooked long and slow with white beans or jerk-style on the grill. But we’re not done there. Pork chops are low enough in fat to top a chopped salad or jump in a wrap with spinach and feta cheese. I like them on flat bread, in stir-fry, as Buffalo Hot Chop Sandwiches (page 113), Pork Chops Parmigiana (page 102), and even Pork Chop-Stuffed French Toast (page 109). They’re all here for you to enjoy and all written with my own spin after forty years in the kitchen. I’m known as Dr. BBQ and I’m proud to wear that moniker. Grilling and smoking are a passion for me and I love to cook that way, but I’ve spent a lot of time at the range as well. Even I don’t light the charcoal every day. While pork chops are wonderful grilled, they lend themselves beautifully to so many other great preparations. And with a couple of quick knife cuts that any home cook should be comfortable with, the possibilities are endless.

      The recipes in this book are here to help you enjoy pork chops in some new and tasty ways. But like any recipe or cookbook that I write, I encourage you to tweak things to the tastes that you and your guests prefer. Don’t let an ingredient that you don’t care for keep you from making a recipe that, otherwise, sounds good. Make it your own! Adjust the recipes to fit the tastes of your guests and enjoy.

      In a Homer Simpson kind of way, I’ve spent a lot of time dreaming about pork chops and how to use them in all of my favorite dishes. Now I get to share them with you, and the results are going to make a lot of pork chop fans very happy.

      CHAPTER 1

      All about Pork Chops

      Pork chops come from the top of the hog in the loin area, and because of that they’re all fairly lean, healthful, tender, and easy to cook. And when cooked properly, pork chops are extremely succulent. The loin of a typical hog is about 18 in/46 cm long, and the cuts vary quite a bit from front to back. In general, the chops from the front of the hog are smaller and well marbled, getting leaner and larger as they head farther back. But in this case, leaner doesn’t mean less flavor. Some may even argue that the lean sirloin chops taste better, with their deep porky flavor and dense texture. The flavor will vary with the thickness of the cut as well. Thick chops are often eaten medium-rare for a juicy, rich, steak-like flavor, while thin chops are typically cooked through, with a firm texture that remains tender just because of the cut. To me, they’re kind of like children. I love them all in their own way. And while they are mostly interchangeable, the better we know these cuts, the better we can choose and cook them properly.

      TYPES OF PORK CHOPS

      1 Starting toward the front of the hog, we have the BLADE CHOPS. These are cut from the beginning of the loin in the shoulder area. They may contain some blade bone as well as back-rib bone. Blade chops are usually cut thicker and are well marbled. These are often butterflied and sold as pork loin country-style ribs. These are well suited to roasting and slow grilling.

      2 Next up are RIBEYE CHOPS. These originate in the center of the loin in the rib area and may include some back and rib bone. In general, rib chops are the most tender of all pork chops, with the heaviest marbling, and I believe they are the best choice for hot grilling.

      3 Behind the ribeye chops are the PORTERHOUSE CHOPS. They have that characteristic T-bone shape and are very popular in restaurants because of the look. These chops include a lot of top loin meat as well as a bit of tenderloin meat. They’re called porterhouse chops because of their regal appearance and are well suited to grilling and frying.

      4 Behind the ribeye chops is also the area where we get the NEW YORK CHOP, also known as the boneless top loin chop. This is a boneless chop cut from the top loin muscle and is what I think of when I hear the term The Other White Meat. These lean chops are the most versatile and, while they’re great on the grill when cut 1 in/2.5 cm thick or more, they can be cut thinner too for what I call breakfast chops, or easily cut into smaller pieces for use in sandwiches, stews, and casseroles.

      5 Last but not least, bringing up the rear are SIRLOIN CHOPS. These are cut from the hip area and sometimes include part of the hip bone. They lack a bit in their marbling, but when cooked properly represent a great value with a very meaty pork flavor.

      Quality

      While pork isn’t graded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as is beef, that doesn’t mean there aren’t different levels of quality available. Most of us choose our pork from the case at the grocery store or warehouse club, and that’s not a bad idea at all. Fresh American pork is a wonderfully consistent product with solid nutritional value and great taste and tenderness. America’s pork producers have worked together to create a very good supply of pork for Americans to enjoy, keeping the prices in line and the quality top notch. But these days, there are other options, and some of them are quite tasty. Breed-specific pork has gotten a lot of buzz in the food world, and rightfully so. Farmers have always chosen the breed of hog that best fits their climate, available food sources, and customer preference. But now some are promoting their breed of choice as a way to set themselves apart. Chefs and retailers do a lot of research to find out what consumers want, and sometimes you just want something a little different. That’s where the less-common breeds excel and appeal to different palates. These breeds are often referred to as heirloom or heritage breeds. Examples in the marketplace today include Berkshire (also known as Kurobuta, meaning black pig), Duroc, and Tamworth. Some or all of these may be available near you, but in other areas would be very hard to find. My best advice is to see what’s available in your market. Try asking your local butcher or the high-end fresh grocery store if they have any heirloom pork or if they know where you might find some. Try the local farmers’ market, too. Or track down a local chef with a local cuisine reputation. Only after you find what’s available can you decide if the price and quality meet your wants and

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