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Holiday Dinner Ideas

Claire Netten — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 22:34:26 +0000

Holiday Dinner Ideas

Whether you’re feeding a crew or you’re hosting a more intimate holiday dinner, there’s a pork cut for every occasion.

Twist on Holiday Dinner

For a new spin on a traditional holiday dinner, dress up your table with cost-effective flavor and elegance by trying a new cut.

Pork loin is a great choice for feeding a crew. If you’re hosting a large gathering with 8-10 guests, pork loin is the answer you’re looking for.
Pork shoulder roast is fall-apart-tender and bursting with flavor. It pairs well with your slow cooker. This cut will feed the family and then some!
Pork tenderloin is the perfect cut for a more intimate family gathering. It’s flavorful, lean and easy to cook.
Pork rib roast is the cut you need if you want to impress your friends and family with a holiday dinner they’ve never experienced before. Pork rib roast will get the job done!

Favorite Holiday Recipes

Stuffed Pork Meatballs with Romesco

ground pork appetizer

Pork Roast with Bacon, Brussels Sprouts and Pomegranate

pork loin5 ingredients 95 minutesroast

Pork Sliders with Bacon-Onion Jam

pork tenderloin

Spanish-Style Pork Tenderloin

pork tenderloin8 ingredients30 minutesroasting

Sorghum Split Pea Soup

ham15 ingredients

Spicy Cranberry Pork Tenderloin

pork tenderloin8 ingredients 40 minutes

Pork Shoulder with Wine Gravy

pork shoulderroasting

Simply Saucy Bacon Pork Loin

pork loinbacon7 ingredientsroasting

Spicy Buffalo Pork Enchaladas

pork tenderloin10 ingredientsslow cooking

Mediterranean Pork Tenderloin Crostini

pork tenderloin12 ingredientsappetizer roasting

Sweet Potato Tart with Bacon

baconbaking

Air Fryer Ham, Veggie & Cheese Frittata

ham11 ingredients25 minutesair fryer

How Long to Bake a Ham?

Ham is a holiday dinner classic. Place your ham in a shallow pan and bake at 325° F and follow the recommended guidelines. Cook all raw fresh ham and ready-to-eat ham to a minimum internal temperature of 145° F followed by a 3-minute rest. Reheat cooked hams packaged in USDA-inspected plants to 140° F and all others to 165° F.

Cut & Weight	Minutes/lb
SMOKED HAM, cook-before-eating Whole, bone-in (10-14 lbs) Half, bone-in (5-7 lbs) Shank or Butt Portion, bone-in (2-4 lbs) Arm Picnic Shoulder, boneless (5-7 lbs)	18-20 mins 22-25 mins 35-40 mins 35-40 mins
SMOKED HAM, cooked Whole, bone-in (10-14 lbs) Half, bone-in (5-7 lbs) Arm Picnic Shoulder, boneless (5- 8 lbs) Spiral cut, whole or half (7-9 lbs)	15-18 mins 18-24 mins 25-30 mins 10-18 mins
FRESH HAM, uncooked Whole leg, bone-in (12-16 lbs) Whole leg, boneless (10-14 lbs) Half, bone-in (5-8 lbs)	22-26 mins 24-28 mins 35-40 mins

Cut & Weight

Minutes/lb

SMOKED HAM, cook-before-eating

Whole, bone-in (10-14 lbs)
Half, bone-in (5-7 lbs)
Shank or Butt Portion, bone-in (2-4 lbs)
Arm Picnic Shoulder, boneless (5-7 lbs)

18-20 mins
22-25 mins
35-40 mins
35-40 mins

SMOKED HAM, cooked

Whole, bone-in (10-14 lbs)
Half, bone-in (5-7 lbs)
Arm Picnic Shoulder, boneless (5- 8 lbs)
Spiral cut, whole or half (7-9 lbs)

15-18 mins
18-24 mins
25-30 mins
10-18 mins

FRESH HAM, uncooked

Whole leg, bone-in (12-16 lbs)
Whole leg, boneless (10-14 lbs)
Half, bone-in (5-8 lbs)

22-26 mins
24-28 mins
35-40 mins

When it comes to holiday meal planning, ground pork is the answer. From crowd pleasing apps like meatballs, pot stickers, and stuffing to simply adding more flavor and protein to a side of green beans.

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Memories are Made at Mealtime

As you gather with family and friends, be present. Give your full attention and let curiosity drive your conversations. Your presence together is the best present of all.

Easy, Yet Elegant Holiday Ham

Place fully cooked, bone-in ham in a large slow cooker.
Whisk 1 cup cider 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup bourbon, 1/4 cup honey, and 1/4 cup Dijon mustard. Scatter 4 thyme sprigs into slow cooker.
Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.

Hams Who Do Both

An elegant (and delicious) centerpiece can transform into some of your favorite meals.

Leftover Ham Ideas

Apple Cinnamon Pork Chops

How to Make Apple Cinnamon Pork Chops

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Join us in the kitchen as Erin, a registered dietitian with Hy-Vee, walks us through one of her favorite holiday recipes.

Warm up your home and spend quality time cooking with your kids. These apple cinnamon pork chops will bring your family together and fill their bellies!

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Back to School Lunch Recipes

Spencer Parry — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 21:40:25 +0000

Kid Friendly, Seasonal

Back to School Lunch Recipes

We’ve got you covered for back-to-school lunch ideas that deserve an A+!

Did you know a 2oz serving of deli ham has just 60 calories and 2 grams of fat?

Reference: USDA, Agriculture Research Service, 2019

Top 6 Kid-Tested Ham Sandwich Concepts

We’re bringing back the ham sandwich! We tested ham sandwich recipes with real kids and present you the top six concepts! Kids love the taste, and parents love the ease and nutrition.

The convenience of ham is unmatched! All of these sandwiches have five or less ingredients. Warning, they’re delicious.

You might just be making some of these concepts for your own lunch.

1. Ham Jam Sandwich
2. Ham Pinwheels
3. Luau Ham Sandwich
4. Fiesta Ham Roll-Up
5. Ham Pocket Sandwich
6. Harvest Ham Sandwich

Back to School Lunch Recipes

Ham, Cheddar and Apple Quesadilla

Pepperoni Rolls

Ham Pocket Sandwich

Pork Pot Pies

Ham Pinwheels

Ham Jam Sandwich

Cran Slam Sandwich

Italian Sub Sandwich

Ginger Pork Stir-Fry

Ham Baguette with Cheese Butter

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Leftover Ham

Claire Netten — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 21:30:22 +0000

Kid Friendly, Seasonal

Leftover Ham Ideas

The opportunities are endless for your leftover ham!

Leftover Spiral Ham Ideas

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Spiral ham isn’t just for the center of the table. Let these four ideas be an inspiration for how to deliciously use leftovers!

How long can you store leftover ham?

Type of Ham	Storage
Fresh (uncured) Ham, uncooked	Refrigerate: 3 to 5 days Freeze: 6 months
Fresh (uncured) Ham, cooked	Refrigerate: 3 to 4 days Freeze: 3 to 4 months
Cured Ham, cook-before-eating; uncooked	Refrigerate: 5 to 7 days Freeze: 3 to 4 months
Cured Ham, cook-before-eating; after consumer cooks it	Refrigerate: 3 to 5 days Freeze: 1 to 2 months
Cooked Ham, whole, store wrapped	Refrigerate: 7 days Freeze: 1 to 2 months
Cooked Ham, half, store wrapped	Refrigerate: 3 to 5 days days Freeze: 1 to 2 months
Spiral-cut hams and leftovers, cooked	Refrigerate: 3 to 5 days days Freeze: 1 to 2 months

Reference: USDA, Hams and Food Saftey, 2016

Leftover Ham Recipes

Croque Madame

ham20 mins6 servings12 ingredientseasy

Layered Ham and Cheese Quesadillas

ham8 servings8 ingredientsgame day

Air Fryer Ham, Veggie & Cheese Frittata

ham35 minsbreakfasteasyair fryer

Ham, Apple & Cheddar Crepes

ham50 mins6 servingsbreakfast

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Easter Recipes

Claire Netten — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 23:19:54 +0000

Seasonal

Easter Recipes with Pork

Here you’ll find pork recipes that will look impressive on your Easter brunch, lunch, or dinner table.

Instant Pot Ham

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Make this elegant and traditional ham for Easter this year! It doesn’t get much easier than this.

Start with a 4-6 pound spiral cut ham. Combine 2 tbsp honey, 1 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp honey Dijon mustard, and 1/2 cup of apple juice. Pour glaze over ham and in between slices.

Spray pressure cooker with cooking spray and add 1 cup apple juice. Place your ham in the Instant Pot and add the remaining glaze.

Set the Instant Pot to meat mode and cook for 15 minutes. Natural release for 12 minutes and your ham is ready to serve. It’s unbelievably easy!

How Long to Bake a Ham?

Place your ham in a shallow pan and bake at 325°F for 10 minutes per pound. If your ham is partially cooked, plan on 20 minutes per pound.

Pounds	Time
5 lbs	Fully Cooked: 50 mins Partially Cooked: 100 mins
10 lbs	Fully Cooked: 100 mins Partially Cooked: 200 mins
15 lbs	Fully Cooked: 150 mins Partially Cooked: 300 mins

Pounds

Time

5 lbs

Fully Cooked: 50 mins

Partially Cooked: 100 mins

10 lbs

Fully Cooked: 100 mins

Partially Cooked: 200 mins

15 lbs

Fully Cooked: 150 mins

Partially Cooked: 300 mins

Ham-tastic Sides

Ham and Avocado Deviled Eggs

Ham Stacks Au Gratin with Thyme

Find More Easter Recipes

Sweet Southern Slow-Cooker Ham

ham8 hours12 servings7 ingredients slow cooking

Ham with Brown Sugar & Thyme Glaze

bone-in ham2 hours8 servings10 ingredients baking

Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Roast with White Wine and Herbs

pork loin roast75 mins11 servingsroasting

Ham and Almond Pastry Ring

ham50 mins9 servings11 ingredientsbaking

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Grilled Pork Recipes

Claire Netten — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 22:41:41 +0000

Creative Inspiration, Seasonal

Grill Pork Like a Pro

Enjoy our library of grilled pork recipes and let the smoky aroma of the grill fill the air.

Ready, Set, Ribs.

This image is courtesy of, Kitchen Konfidence.

Try this pork rib recipe at your next backyard BBQ.

This image is courtesy of, Kitchen Konfidence.

Will It BBQ?

Grilling season is approaching fast and we’re here to help you step up your grill game with pork. Watch as Good Mythical Morning tests to see if a watermelon, saxophone, toilet, and vending machine will pass the grilling test.

Whether you’re using a gas, charcoal, electric, portable grill, or a toilet…(thanks, Rhett & Link!), learn how to be a grilling pro. Stick to traditional grilling methods, but experiment with plenty of new pork cuts. Fire up your grill and flare up your menu!

Find More Grilled Pork Recipes

Spicy Grilled BBQ Pork Chops

pork chop55 mins8 servings9 ingredients

Bratwurst Sliders

bratwurst30 mins4 servingsgrilling

Grilled Pork Tenderloin Skewers

pork tenderloin50 mins12 servings15 ingredients grilling

Hot Chili and Ginger Glazed Pork Chop

pork chop35 mins4 servings12 ingredients

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Seasonal Archives - Pork.org

Holiday Dinner Ideas

Holiday Dinner Ideas

Twist on Holiday Dinner

Favorite Holiday Recipes

Stuffed Pork Meatballs with Romesco

Pork Roast with Bacon, Brussels Sprouts and Pomegranate

Pork Sliders with Bacon-Onion Jam

Spanish-Style Pork Tenderloin

Sorghum Split Pea Soup

Spicy Cranberry Pork Tenderloin​

Pork Shoulder with Wine Gravy​

Simply Saucy Bacon Pork Loin​

Spicy Buffalo Pork Enchaladas

Mediterranean Pork Tenderloin Crostini

Sweet Potato Tart with Bacon​

Air Fryer Ham, Veggie & Cheese Frittata

How Long to Bake a Ham?

When it comes to holiday meal planning, ground pork is the answer. From crowd pleasing apps like meatballs, pot stickers, and stuffing to simply adding more flavor and protein to a side of green beans.

Memories are Made at Mealtime

Easy, Yet Elegant Holiday Ham

Hams Who Do Both

Apple Cinnamon Pork Chops

How to Make Apple Cinnamon Pork Chops

Back to School Lunch Recipes

Back to School Lunch Recipes

Did you know a 2oz serving of deli ham has just 60 calories and 2 grams of fat?

Top 6 Kid-Tested Ham Sandwich Concepts

Back to School Lunch Recipes

Ham, Cheddar and Apple Quesadilla

Pepperoni Rolls

Ham Pocket Sandwich

Pork Pot Pies

Ham Pinwheels

Ham Jam Sandwich

Cran Slam Sandwich

Italian Sub Sandwich

Ginger Pork Stir-Fry

Ham Baguette with Cheese Butter

Leftover Ham

Leftover Ham Ideas

Leftover Spiral Ham Ideas

How long can you store leftover ham?

Leftover Ham Recipes

Croque Madame

Layered Ham and Cheese Quesadillas

Air Fryer Ham, Veggie & Cheese Frittata

Ham, Apple & Cheddar Crepes

Easter Recipes

Easter Recipes with Pork

Instant Pot Ham

How Long to Bake a Ham?

Ham-tastic Sides

Find More Easter Recipes

Sweet Southern Slow-Cooker Ham

Ham with Brown Sugar & Thyme Glaze

Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Roast with White Wine and Herbs

Ham and Almond Pastry Ring

Grilled Pork Recipes

Grill Pork Like a Pro

Ready, Set, Ribs.

Will It BBQ?

Find More Grilled Pork Recipes

Spicy Grilled BBQ Pork Chops

Bratwurst Sliders

Grilled Pork Tenderloin Skewers

Hot Chili and Ginger Glazed Pork Chop

Spicy Cranberry Pork Tenderloin

Pork Shoulder with Wine Gravy

Simply Saucy Bacon Pork Loin

Sweet Potato Tart with Bacon