{"id":13,"date":"2011-03-22T06:04:32","date_gmt":"2011-03-22T06:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/?p=13"},"modified":"2011-08-21T21:21:30","modified_gmt":"2011-08-21T21:21:30","slug":"pork-chops-with-potatos-purple-hull-peas-avacodo-tomato-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/pork-chops-with-potatos-purple-hull-peas-avacodo-tomato-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Pork Chops, Purple Hull Peas & Avacodo Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Many meals are centered around the meat or main entree.\u00a0 The star of this show, however, is the Avocado Salad.\u00a0 I can guarantee that no matter how much you prepare, your family will consume it and love it.\u00a0 This refreshing weekend meal does not center around hot dogs or hamburgers or even smoked barbecue, but includes a simple serving of grilled pork steak or pork chop.<\/p>\n

It is balanced with Purple Hull Peas, a Baked Potato and the amazing Avocado Tomato Salad.<\/p>\n

The Pork<\/h2>\n

Prepare approximately 8 ounces of pork per adult.\u00a0 The photo above shows a 3\/4″ slice I cut from a whole port loin.\u00a0 Different regions call the port cuts slightly different names.\u00a0 Pork chops are a common cut and will contain more fat and usually a bone.\u00a0 The fat will contain more juice, flavor and yes, fat.\u00a0 Season the pork with your favorite seasoning.\u00a0 I prefer a combination of Nature Seasoning and Cajun Seasoning. Cook until the center of the pork is cooked properly in the center.\u00a0 Slower grill temperatures will allow the surface and the center to cook fore evenly, but will also dry out the meat.\u00a0 A covered grille temperature should be approximately 350 degrees when covered.<\/p>\n

Purple Hull Peas<\/h2>\n

Nothing is better than fresh Purple Hull Peas.\u00a0 I assume, however, that you did not plant them before you read this post.\u00a0 Frozen peas by major producers are actually quite good, also.\u00a0 Use a 1# bag as a side dish for 8 adults.\u00a0 Cook per the producer’s instructions, usually 45 – 60 minutes and season to taste.\u00a0 A small portion of bacon grease, approximately 1 tablespoon per 1 lb\u00a0 bag will make these peas dance with flavor. Instead of bacon grease, a ham bone added to the peas will also add wonderful flavor to the dish, and will be a little more healthy than the bacon.<\/p>\n

Baked Potatoes<\/h2>\n

I learned this lesson from our church chef, Terry Sawyer.\u00a0 Whenever Terry served baked potatoes several people would ask her, “How did you make those delicious baked potatoes and how did you get them so tender?”\u00a0 Her answer was that she BAKES them.\u00a0 After the first few baked potato questions she realized that her baked potatoes were being compared with everyone’s MICROWAVED potatoes. \u00a0 For your special family dinners, spend the extra 3 minutes and wrap your potatoes in foil and throw them in the oven for 1 1\/2 hours at 375 degrees.<\/p>\n

Americans have allowed the standards to be gradually lowered for many food ingredients.<\/p>\n

Thy this: Taste-test freshly grated cheddar cheese to cheddar cheese that was grated last month, shipped around the country and eventually served to your family.\u00a0 Most of the flavor is gone and the texture is unpleasant.\u00a0 Give ’em the real thing this Sunday. As a variation, you may try Pepper Jack Cheese, Chilli, Black Olives, and if you are brave, Chopped Jalapenos.<\/p>\n

Avocado \/\u00a0 Tomato Salad<\/h2>\n

This light Southwestern treat is served at our home whenever it complements the main dish.<\/p>\n

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Ingredients<\/h2>\n