RECIPES

Cold Weather Comfort

Slow down. Warm your spirit – and your kitchen – at the same time. Make a slow-simmering pot of soup or stew. Or, let the crockery cooker perform its magic all day while you do something you’d like to do.

Comfort food. Savor the season. Take a break and make some great pork-based, slow-cooked comfort food. Choose white chili, roast, or stew to warm your soul. Make some biscuits or cornbread as a tasty accompaniment

Iron Range Pot Roast

3-pound boneless pork shoulder (Boston Butt) roast
2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch slices
4 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
3/4 cup beef broth (or water)

Mix together seasonings and rub over all surfaces of pork roast. Brown roast in a little oil in large skillet over medium-high heat, turning often to brown evenly. Place potatoes and garlic in 3 1/2-4 quart slow cooker, pour broth over and top with browned pork roast. Cover and cook on Low for 8-9 hours, until pork is very tender. Slice pork to serve with vegetables and juices.
Makes 6-8 servings.

Serving Suggestions
“Porketta” is a seasoned pork roast that was popular with the Italian immigrants who came to mid-Minnesota to work in the iron mines. This hearty dinner needs just a green salad tossed with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 380 calories
Protein 34 grams
Fat 17 grams
Sodium 520 milligrams
Cholesterol 115 milligrams
Saturated Fat 6 grams
Carbohydrates 20 grams
Fiber 2 grams

Winter White Chili

1 pound lean ground pork
1 medium onion, diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 16-oz. can white beans, drained
1 14-oz. can corn, drained
1 14 1/2-oz. can chicken broth
1 4-oz. can diced green chilies

In large saucepan, brown pork with onion, stir in cumin and chili powder; stir. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until heated through and flavors are blended. Serves 6.

Serving Suggestions
Warm up with this ground pork chili. Serve with tortilla chips and carrot sticks on the side and chocolate cupcakes for dessert.


Nutrition Facts
Calories 236 calories
Protein 22 grams
Fat 6 grams
Sodium 565 milligrams
Cholesterol 40 milligrams
Saturated Fat 2 grams
Carbohydrates 25 grams
Fiber 8 grams