It’s time for Karen’s Killer Fixin’s! Over the years, I’ve filled two 4-inch, 3-ring binders with my own creations as well as recipes my family and friends were willing to share with me. I simply love to cook and want to share that love with my readers. So every Friday, I share one recipe I think you and your family might enjoy. It might be a main course recipe. A cookie or baked item. Candy. Salads. Whatever strikes my eye and fancy…which today is 30-MINUTE GLAZED PORK CHOPS!

I love pork chops and I love easy recipes. This is a great meal if you’ve worked hard all day and want to get dinner on the table quickly with a minimum of fuss. Your family is going to love the flavor!

I hope you enjoy today’s Killer Fixin’s. Happy eating!

Karen

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It’s time for Karen’s Killer Fixin’s!

Over the years, I’ve filled two 4-inch, 3-ring binders with my own creations as well as recipes my family and friends were willing to share with me. I simply love to cook and want to share that love with my readers.

So every Friday, I share one recipe I think you and your family might enjoy. It might be a main course recipe. A cookie or baked item. Candy. Salads. Whatever strikes my eye and fancy…which today is MAPLE BARBECUE RIBS!!

It’s been a while since I’ve posted any pork recipes. In keeping with my “no heating the kitchen” theme from last week, I chose these ribs because they can be done quickly on the grill.  It also has a flavor variation you might find appealing for another night.  Sweet or Tangy? You’ll have recipes for both. Make up a moist, flavorful potato salad.  Microwave some fresh peas, and you’re good to go!

I hope you enjoy today’s Killer Fixin’s. Happy eating!

Karen

P.S. We’re at 96 recipes and counting with this posting. Hope you find some recipes you like. If this is your first visit, please check out past blogs for more Killer Fixin’s. In the right hand column menu, you can even look up past recipes by type. i.e. Desserts, Breads, Beef, Chicken, Soups, Author Specials, etc.

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MAPLE BARBECUE RIBS
[Serves 6]

¼ cup maple sugar
1 T. firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 T. Worcestershire Sauce
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tsp. paprika
1½ tsp. dry mustard powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
4 racks (1½ lb. each) baby back pork ribs

To make marinade, place all ingredients except ribs in large bowl. Stir well to combine.  Place ribs in bowl in batches and rub marinade over surface to coat.  Cover and leave to marinate for at least 1 hour, but preferably overnight, in refrigerator.  Preheat broiler or grill to medium heat.  Place ribs under broiler or on grill, reserving marinade.  Cook, turning occasionally, until cooked through, 25-30 minutes.  Baste with any extra marinade during cooking.  Serve immediately.

NOTE:  For tangy ribs, replace Worcestershire sauce, mustard and spices with ½ tsp. five-spice powder and 2 tsp. grated ginger.

  It’s time for Karen’s Killer Fixin’s!

Over the years, I’ve filled two 4-inch, 3-ring binders with my own creations as well as recipes my family and friends were willing to share with me.  I simply love to cook and want to share that love with my readers.

So every Friday, I share one recipe I think you and your family might enjoy. It might be a main course recipe. A cookie or baked item. Candy. Salads. Whatever strikes my eye and fancy…which today is PORK ROAST with GARLIC & HERBS!!

There’s nothing more satisfying than a pork roast dinner in the fall and winter months. Pork and garlic are so delicious together.  Add rosemary and thyme, and you’ve got yourself a savory mouthful.  🙂  Try this recipe and see if you don’t agree.

I hope you enjoy today’s Killer Fixin’s.  Happy eating!

Karen

P.S.  We’re at 64 recipes and counting with this posting.  Hope you find some recipes you like. If this is your first visit, please check out past blogs for more Killer Fixin’s. In the right hand column menu, you can even look up past recipes by type. i.e. Desserts, Breads, Beef, Chicken, Soups, Author Specials, etc.

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PORK ROAST WITH GARLIC & HERBS
[Serves 7]

1 ¾ lb. lean, boneless pork loin roast
1 tsp. whole thyme
1 tsp. pepper
6 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp. salt
1 tsp. crushed whole rosemary

cooking spray

Trim fat from roast.  Combine garlic, rosemary, thyme, pepper and salt in small bowl. Mash into paste.  Rub garlic paste over surface of roast.  Tie roast securely with string, 2-3” intervals.  Place on a rack coated with spray and place rack in shallow roasting pan.  Insert meat thermometer into thickest portion.  Bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour or until thermometer registers 160 degrees.  Let stand 10 minutes.  Remove string and cut into thin slices.