Web Exclusive Round 2 Recipe Pork Nachos

PORK RIND NACHOS

Steps:

• Turn a deep fryer to 350 degrees F. When the fryer reaches 350 degrees, place a handful of uncooked pork rinds into the hot oil. Allow the rinds to cook and expand in the oil for 3 to 5 minutes. Don't overcook or the rinds will become tough. (If you don't have a fryer, you can substitute pre-cooked store-bought pork rinds.)
• Place the beef into a hot fry pan. Lightly mix the beef with half of the taco seasoning and fry and chop into smaller pieces until the beef is fully cooked.
• Find a round 9-inch plate and place the lightly crisped pork rinds onto the plate. Sprinkle the rinds with the remaining taco seasoning. Then top the rinds with the cooked and drained taco meat pieces. Put on the Mexican cheese. Place the plate into the microwave for 2 minutes to melt the cheese. Remove the nachos from the microwave and the top with lettuce, jalapeños, onions and tomatoes. Serve with a side of sour cream and your favorite salsa.

ROUND 2 RECIPE - COWBOY POCKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, combine pork, onion, garlic, chili sauce, and cheese. Mix together and set aside.
• Divide the pizza dough into 4 pieces. Roll each piece into a round about 4 to 5 inches in diameter on a lightly floured surface. Divide filling mixture among the dough rounds. Brush perimeter of dough with egg wash and fold in half. Fold the edges up to seal and transfer to prepared baking sheet. Cut a small vent in each pocket and brush with egg wash. Bake in preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
• Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat.
• Cut the dough in half and save 1 half for the round 2 recipes. On a lightly floured work surface roll the remaining half out into a rectangular shape about 1/4-inch thick.
• Place the dough onto an oiled grilled grate. Brush the top with half of the reserved marinade. Grill for 4 minutes. Flip the bread and top with remaining marinade and grill for another 3 minutes.
• Remove bread from the grill to a cutting board, cut into pieces and serve warm.
• In a large pot over medium-high heat, add 1 cup of water, apple juice, pepper, salt, sugar and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer making sure to stir occasionally to dissolve the salt and sugar. Remove from heat and add to a large bowl with 2 cups of ice.
• Once the brined has cooled add pork chops. Brine for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
• Remove pork from brine, rinse with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
• Heat grill or grill pan over medium heat. Sprinkle 1 side of the pork chops with 1/2 the grill seasoning. Place chops on hot oiled grill, seasoned side down. Sprinkle the topside with remaining grill seasoning. Grill chops for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

ROUND 2 RECIPE - PORK PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Heat the olive oil, in a small saucepan over low heat and add the garlic, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, then stir in the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Turn off the heat and stir in the basil.
• Remove the pork meat from the bone and slice into large strips.
• Spoon a layer of tomato sauce on each roll and top with sliced pork meat. Cover each with more tomato sauce, sprinkle evenly with Parmesan, then top with mozzarella. Put them on a sheet pan and broil until the cheese is bubbling and pork chop is heated through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the broiler, arrange on serving plates and serve.

(WEB EXCLUSIVE) ROUND 2 RECIPE: PORK POT STICKERS

Steps:

• Combine the pork, garlic, salt, pepper, scallion, and half the cilantro in a small bowl. Mix ingredients together until well combined.
• Working in batches of 4, lay the wonton wrappers on a clean surface. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of the wrappers. Brush the sides of each wrapper with a little water. Fold the opposite sides together to make a half circle and smooth out any air bubbles. Crimp the sides together to seal. Place on a plate and cover with a damp towel until ready to cook.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pot stickers and cook for about 3 minutes per side, allowing each side to turn golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with remaining cilantro and serve with soy sauce, for dipping, or even the leftover sweet and sour sauce from the Sweet and Sour Chicken Skewers.
• For the pulled pork: In small bowl, combine teriyaki mix, paprika and pepper.
• Coat the pork the with rub mixture, patting until all rub is used. Set aside.
• In a bowl whisk together the chicken broth, brown sugar, soy sauce, chili sauce and pineapple juice. Set aside.
• Put the chopped onions and carrots in a 5-quart slow cooker. Place the pork on top of the carrots and onions and pour half of the pineapple juice mixture over pork. Reserve remainder for Hawaiian sauce. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours. The meat should fall apart easily. Remove the roast from the slow cooker to a cutting board. Using 2 forks carefully pull the meat into shreds. Serve the pork on rolls drizzled with the Hawaiian sauce or on the side for dipping.
• For the sauce: In a medium pot heat the oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and saute until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining pineapple juice mixture, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Put the vinegar, sugar, reserved pineapple juice and cornstarch slurry into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Reserve half of the sauce in a small serving bowl to be used as a dipping sauce alongside the skewers.
• Quarter the red pepper and remove the core and seeds. Slice each quarter into 6 pieces. Cut each chicken thigh into 6 pieces.
• Preheat a grill pan or an outdoor grill to medium heat.
• On each of the 8 skewers, place 1 chunk of pineapple, then a piece of chicken thigh, followed by a piece of red pepper. Repeat with another piece of pineapple then chicken, then red pepper. Season skewers with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill the skewers on oiled grill, cooking for 4 minutes on each side. Brush the sweet and sour sauce all over the skewers and grill and additional 2 minutes per side. Remove to a serving dish and serve with the reserved sweet and sour sauce, for dipping.

(WEB EXCLUSIVE) ROUND 2 RECIPE: GARLIC BREAD PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Place the garlic bread on the baking sheet. Spoon tomato sauce on the bread and top with any of the leftover sausage or pepper from the grinders. You can also top it with any leftover vegetables or toppings you have in your refrigerator. Sprinkle the cheese on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Slice and serve.
• Cook sausages in a medium size skillet over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes.
• In a separate saute pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and peppers stir-fry mix and salt and pepper. Cook until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• In a small bowl whisk together mustard, brown sugar, vinegar, and hot sauce.
• For assembly, generously spread mustard on each side of the hot dog buns. Place a sausage in each bun and top with onion and pepper mixture.

(WEB EXCLUSIVE) ROUND 2 RECIPE: EDAMAME WITH PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to box instructions.
• While pasta is cooking saute bacon in a medium skillet over medium-low heat until bacon is brown and crispy. Pour off half the excess bacon fat from the pan. Add the leftover edamame and saute for 2 minutes. Add cooked pasta, season with salt and pepper and stir so that the pasta is thoroughly coated with the bacon fat. Transfer to serving bowl and top with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, season with salt and pepper, to taste and saute for 2 minutes. Add edamame and saute for 4 minutes until edamame are heated through and onions are tender.