Tag Archives: pork

Cooking with Brian: Pork Char Sui

Posted on March 4, 2021 by cookinginsens

For over a year now, our family who believe in science and the Co-Vid Virus have been practicing mitigation; masks, social distancing, avoiding crowded areas, visiting no one and accepting no invitations to visit. Our son works from home and … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian, Cooking, Food and Wine, Main dishes, Recipes, side dish | Tagged bok choy, Char Sui, cooking, dressing, food, garlic, Oven, pork, recipe, rice, sesame | 9 Comments

Sonora Gallina Pinta

Posted on February 20, 2021 by cookinginsens

I was so excited when I found this used cook book by Diana Kennedy, “The Cuisines of Mexico.” Ms. Kennedy lived many years in Mexico with her husband who worked as a New York Times correspondent. Through regional travel, tasting … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Food and Wine, Main dishes, Mexican, Recipes | Tagged cooking, food, hominy, Mexico, oxtails, pinto beans, pork, recipe, Sonora, stew | 13 Comments

Pork Stir Fry with Miso Sauce

Posted on July 14, 2020 by cookinginsens

I remember when stir frys became popular. I bought a wok, utensils and an how to book on stir frying. It took years before I realized that stir-frying just wasn’t that complicated. All that’s needed is your choice of oil, … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian, Cooking, Food and Wine, Main dishes, Recipes | Tagged asian, brussel sprouts, cooking, food, food photography, pork, recipe, stir fry | 2 Comments

Char Sui Pork and Asian Slaw Hero

Posted on June 13, 2020 by cookinginsens

Char sui pork is something I love to make in the oven because of the S hooks my husband recommended. Years ago, I saw char sui being prepared somewhere in Asia over an outdoor pit, hanging from an indescribable metal … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian, Chinese, Cooking, Food and Wine, Japanese, Recipes, Sandwich | Tagged asian, bbq, Char Sui, cooking, food, food photography, pork, recipe | 3 Comments

Posole/Pozole

Posted on March 24, 2020 by cookinginsens

This is probably the best posole/pozole I’ve ever made! It tastes like the Mexican food of my childhood; spicy hot, thick and rich. I’ve finally found some “correct” chili powder and all my other spices and herbs are newly purchased, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Food and Wine, Main dishes, Mexican, Recipes | Tagged chillies, cooking, food, food photography, hominy, Mexican, pork, posole, pozole, recipe, stew | 5 Comments

Banh Mi

Posted on February 22, 2018 by cookinginsens

There is actually a pretty good place in Honesdale to get a banh mi Vietnamese sandwich. A little pricey for what you get but it’s good and the taste is “correct”. I believe they offer the sandwich with chicken or … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian, Cooking, Food and Wine, Japanese, Recipes, Sandwich, Vietnamese | Tagged asian, banh mi, Char Sui, cooking, food, food photography, Japanese, pork, quick pickle, recipe, sandwich, Vietnamese | 6 Comments

Ibushi Gin

Posted on September 18, 2017 by cookinginsens

Japanese cuisine fascinates me because of it’s attention to presentation as well as flavors and it’s unique style of food preparation. I’m not talking about sushi which is, and rightly so when prepared by master sushi chefs, the very expensive … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian, Cooking, Food and Wine, Japanese, Kitchen tools, Main dishes, side dish, Vegetables | Tagged cooking, donabe, Eggs, food, ibushi gin, Japanese, pork, smoking, Vegetables | 15 Comments

Oven Barbecued Spareribs with Aunt Kay’s Beans

Posted on March 17, 2017 by cookinginsens

I experienced my first blizzard! So exciting, but the dog really didn’t want to go outside at all and had to be cruelly forced outside to take care of her needs. Her doghouse did not tempt her and she went … Continue reading →

Posted in American, Cooking, Food and Wine, Main dishes, Recipes, side dish | Tagged baked beans, cooking, food, food photography, pork, recipe, spareribs | 12 Comments

Secret Sauce Braised Country Spareribs

Posted on February 27, 2017 by cookinginsens

I looked in the refrigerator yesterday and re-noticed a measuring cup with plastic wrap on top and 3/4 filled with some dark liquid stuff. I re-heated it in the microwave and tasted it. Good taste, whatever it was. I sliced a … Continue reading →

Posted in American, Cooking, Food and Wine, Main dishes | Tagged braised, cooking, country style ribs, food, pork, roasting, sauce | 13 Comments

Pork Stir Fry with Soba Noodles

Posted on April 30, 2016 by cookinginsens

I saw some not so baby bok choy, shiitake mushrooms and broccoli rabe at the dreaded Weiss Supermarket, and because they looked acceptably fresh, I bought them. God knows their provenance; I decided not to freak myself out by looking for “product of” tags. What … Continue reading →