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Cheesy Ricotta and Spinach Stuffed Pork Chops

December 26, 2017 by Aly 11 Comments

Cheesy Ricotta and Spinach Stuffed Pork Chops will be the star whether it’s for an easy weeknight dinner or the main dish at a dinner party. It’s comfort food made chic!

Disclosure: This post originally appeared on Cooking In Stilettos in July of 2008. This recipe has been updated with tips and tricks I have used over the years and new photo. This post may contain affiliate links to products I trust and adore in my kitchen. Thank you for supporting Cooking In Stilettos.

This recipe for Cheesy Ricotta and Spinach Stuffed Pork Chops has a special spot in my heart and my culinary notebook.

When I started on my culinary journey so many moons ago, one of the first recipes I found myself inspired to make was G. Garvin’s Stuffed Pork Chops with Ricotta and Spinach. I had moved to Orlando, was finally free of the abusive ex-fiance who always took the time to tell me I couldn’t cook for bubkus and, while channel surfing one night, I happened to catch G. Garvin’s cooking show on TVOne. There was something about this dish that looked so elegant but was so easy to make – even for someone who thought that she could essentially burn water. I raced to the store, picked up the ingredients and learned to make this dish. The feeling when I learned at first bite that I could, indeed, cook, was seared into my memories and I will never forget that. …

Sheet Pan Roasted Pork Loin With Potatoes and Green Beans #RealFlavorRealFast

September 6, 2017 by Aly 14 Comments

For busy weeknights, make this scrumptious Sheet Pan Roasted Pork Loin with Potatoes and Green Beans. Ready in 30 minutes thanks to Smithfield® Roasted Garlic and Herb Pork Loin Filet, this easy sheet pan dinner will be a family favorite!

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I have a scrumptious dinner that y’all are going to love – a Sheet Pan Roasted Pork Loin with Potatoes and Green Beans that is made easy thanks to Smithfield® Marinated Fresh Pork and get this – it’s ready in about 30 minutes which is fabulous for busy weeknights. Added bonus – Smithfield® is giving away a fabulous trip to Wine Country so you are going to want to enter this!

Easy weeknight dinners are a favorite because nowadays, life is always so busy. It seems like it’s all about running from one place to another and overscheduling is a major issue. This year, I’ve been making more of an effort to take the time and make time for family dinner. Quick and easy one pan dinners are always a favorite, especially from the cleanup perspective. This recipe fits the bill as it roasts all on a sheet pan and is ready in no time with a perfectly seasoned pork loin filet, crispy golden potatoes and perfectly charred green beans that take on the flavors of the marinated pork that roasts above it. Easy peasy.

I headed to my local Walmart to pick up a few things for and I spotted this Smithfield® Roasted Garlic and Herb Pork Loin Filet. One of my favorite easy dinner hacks is to keep Smithfield® Marinated Fresh Pork in the fridge. They take care of all of the heavy lifting with marinating the pork to perfection and your family and friends don’t have to know that you have a kitchen helper that makes it all possible to get it on the table fast. No need to worry about putting the pork in a marinade during the morning rush or waiting an hour after you get home to let the flavor permeate – it’s already done. Smithfield® Marinated Fresh Pork comes in a variety of flavors and cuts, including Tenderloins, Loin Filets and Roasts, perfect for grilling, roasting, your Instant Pot or Slow Cooker. It’s really a time saver.

Look at this lovely Smithfield® Roasted Garlic and Herb Pork Loin Filet – everything’s ready for you!

This sheet pan dinner recipe really couldn’t be easier to make. I tossed some gorgeous baby potatoes with a bit of Adobo seasoning and Aleppo chili for a flavorful punch that would compliment the Roasted Garlic and Herb Pork Loin Filet. Add to that some green beans that are a staple in my house seasoned with just a hint of salt and pepper and dinner was ready in no time. All you need to do is prep your veggies, toss them with a bit of oil and spices and arrange on a sheet pan. The high heat of the oven gets the veggies all golden and delicious and the flavors of the Smithfield® Marinated Fresh Pork flavor the veggies as well.

I have to confess – a couple green beans escaped the tongs as I was plating and like a radar, the Jr. Sous Pug dived in and absconded with the roasted green beans. It was a comedy of errors as I tried to get them away from him as he knows the vet will clearly not let him have it but apparently the flavor really resonated with him because the pup whined all during dinner because he could smell how awesome the dinner was.

This Roasted Garlic and Herb Pork Loin Filet will be a must keep for my house as it was so easy to make and I already have requests for it for the menu next week. Any leftovers would be scrumptious for lunch the next day, such as nestled in a spinach salad with some leftover green beans and the last of the summer tomatoes, onion and chickpeas for a Mediterranean vibe. For brunch, this pork could be made into a hash with leftover potatoes with a bit of onions and topped with a gorgeous runny egg. The options are endless.

When you are looking for an easy dinner recipe that your family and friends will rave over make this Sheet Pan Roasted Pork Loin with Potatoes and Green Beans.

On to the recipe:

Gather your ingredients

Seasoning the Potatoes

Arranging the veggies on the sheet pan for optimal roasting

Easy sheet pan dinner ready in 30 minutes

Look at these perfectly roasted potatoes

Shall I make you a plate?

Sheet Pan Roasted Pork Loin With Potatoes and Green Beans

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For busy weeknights, make this scrumptious Sheet Pan Roasted Pork Loin with Potatoes and Green Beans. Ready in 30 minutes thanks to Smithfield® Roasted Garlic and Herb Pork Loin Filet, this easy sheet pan dinner will be a family favorite!

Author: Aly M. Cleary
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 6 - 8
Category: Main
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

1 Smithfield® Roasted Garlic and Herb Pork Loin Filet
3 tablespoons of olive oil, plus more for pan, divided
1 1/2 pounds of baby potatoes, cleaned and quartered
1 teaspoon of salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper, divided
1/2 teaspoon of Adobo seasoning
1/4 teaspoon of Aleppo Pepper (optional)
1 pound of fresh green beans, cleaned and trimmed

Instructions

Heat the oven to 465 degrees F.
Brush a heavy sheet pan with olive oil.
Lightly pat the Smithfield® Roasted Garlic and Herb Pork Loin Filet dry so that it roasts to a perfectly golden brown and set aside.
In a large bowl, season the quartered baby potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, the Adobo seasoning and the Aleppo pepper. Toss to make sure that every potato is seasoned.
Arrange the potatoes on each end of the sheet pan making sure that the potatoes have room to crisp up. Also, to achieve that golden brown flavor that everyone loves, make sure that one side is facing the edges of the pan, the other on the base – double crisp factor if possible.
Place the green beans in the bowl and season with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Toss so that all of the beans are covered with the oil and place the green beans in the center of the pan.
Nestle the Smithfield® Roasted Garlic and Herb Pork Loin Filet diagonally on top of the green beans and place in the oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the pork loin when the temperature reaches an optimal 140 degrees and cover with foil for 5 minutes while you return the veggies to the oven.
Roast the veggies for another 5 minutes so that the potatoes are golden brown and the beans are charred beautifully.
Slice the pork loin and serve with the veggies for the perfect dinner!

Enjoy!

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Instant Pot Kalua Pork

January 26, 2017 by Aly 8 Comments

Instant Pot Kalua Pork is ready in under 2 hours and is packed with flavor – perfect for your game day parties!

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Kalua Pork is one of those recipes that is always a favorite with my friends and family. Kalua pork takes a bit of planning, however, because it takes a full day of cooking in the slow cooker so when I finally succumbed and bought my Instant Pot, Instant Pot Kalua Pork was the perfect recipe to make.

I must confess – I was clearly skeptical because kalua pork ready in under 2 hours – ummmm… that seemed impossible. Now when I make it in the slow cooker or oven, it also takes quite a bit of time. Now, when some of my friends make kalua pork – they have an emu oven in their backyard so it is almost a full day to make it there. But 90 minutes in a pressure cooker – well, let’s see what the Instant Pot has can do….

Slow Cooker Pork Tinga With Potatoes, Avocado and Fresh Cheese

January 21, 2017 by Aly 14 Comments

Slow Cooker Pork Tinga with Potatoes, Avocado and Fresh Cheese is a game day favorite! Tender pork and potatoes are slow cooked with chipotles and fire roasted tomatoes and served with tortillas, ripe avocado, and fresh cheese!

This recipe originally appeared on Cooking In Stilettos in February of 2010. The recipe has been updated with new photos and any recipe changes that I have incorporated over the years. This post may contain affiliate links to products I adore and use in my kitchen. Thank you for supporting Cooking In Stilettos.

In Rick Bayless’ Mexico – One Plate At A Time, Rick Bayless mentioned his Pork Tinga recipe which apparently was the best thing ever according to his daughter. I filed that recipe in my mental “must try” recipe box. While in the grocery store, I saw a gorgeous cut of pork that was on sale and thought “No time like the present” as I was craving some seriously good tacos for dinner.

I love using a slow cooker when it comes to pork. My favorite slow cooker has a stovetop safe inset which makes things so easy when it comes to browning the meat and you don’t lose any of the flavor that is on the bottom of the pan. I tend to use a bit of water or broth and deglaze the pan after browning so every bit of flavor is incorporated into the sauce. Plus, as you know, I’m a fan of any slow cooker recipe that is essentially “set it and forget it”….

Kalua Pork Tacos with Pineapple Mango Salsa and A DIY Taco Bar #OEPBigGame

January 12, 2017 by Aly 5 Comments

For the big game, this easy prep-ahead DIY Taco Bar with Kalua Pork Tacos with Pineapple Mango Salsa with be a team favorite!

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The big game is fast approaching – have you started thinking about those must have game day eats? This year, it’s all about tacos for my game day menu with my easy and delicious prep-ahead DIY Taco Bar.

When it comes to tacos, one of my mandatory game day taco dishes is a slow cooked Pork Tinga packed with pork, sausage, and potatoes. For an aloha spin, I will be going non-traditional with Kalua Pork Tacos with Pineapple Mango Salsa. A zippy quick Fish Taco can be made with baked fish sticks seasoned with Old El Paso taco seasoning, fresh cabbage, Pineapple Mango Salsa and touch of lime crema. To go with everything, I also have various condiments available for my guests such as a rich lime crema, refried beans, salsas, avocados, fresh limes and lots of shredded queso blanco, one of my favorite Mexican cheeses…