Grilled Pork with Spicy Pineapple Salsa

 I got 4 big binders of recipes at an estate sale a few weeks ago.  Some lady had cut out recipes from magazines etc and put them in these binders.  So fun to look at.  I found this recipe for pork that we tried and it was excellent.  I used a mild salsa and you can spice it up if you use a medium or hot salsa.

Grilled Pork with Spicy Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients:

• 1 jar (16 oz.) chunky salsa
• 1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple
• 1/2 cup port wine or grape juice
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup orange juice concentrate, thawed
• 2 T. worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Pork:

• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 2 pork tenderloins (1 lb. each)
• Lime wedges

Directions:

1.  In a saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook 20 minutes or until mixture reduces by half, stirring occasionally. 
2.  Meanwhile, for pork, mix cumin, pepper and cayenne pepper; rub on tenderloins.  
3.  Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly.
4. Grill tenderloins covered, over medium heat or broil 4 inch from heat 18-22 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145 degrees, turning occasionally.
5. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.  Serve with salsa and lime wedges.

Bacon Pea Salad

 This is a great summer salad to make. Frozen peas can be used if fresh peas cannot be found. If using frozen peas, thaw them by running water over them in a strainer. Drain well.

Bacon Pea Salad

Ingredients:

• 4 slices bacon
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 T. honey
• 1 T. white sugar
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (20 ounce) pkg fresh green peas
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup cubed Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped onion

Directions:

1. Gather all the ingredients 
2. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.  Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble. Reserve 1 T. bacon grease.
3. Whisk mayonnaise, reserved bacon grease, honey, sugar, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl.
4. Mix bacon, peas, cheddar cheese, and onions together in a bowl.  Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.
5. Chill!

Bob Evans Chicken and Noodles

 This makes a huge full crockpot!  It thickens up when the noodles are added.  

Bob Evans Chicken and Noodles

Ingredients:

• 9 cups chicken stock
• 3/4 cup chopped carrots
• 3/4 chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt (can add more to taste)
• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
• 16 oz. homestyle noodles

Directions:

1. Add the chicken broth, chicken, butter, carrots, celery, onion, pepper and salt to the slow cooker.
2. Cook this on low for 7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
3. Remove the chicken and shred it with a fork.
4. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and add the noodles to cook for another hour.
5. Serve.