Pork And Apple Stuffed Collard Greens Recipes

PORK-STUFFED COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Mix pork, soy sauce and all spices together in large bowl. Form into 4 oblong patties. Set aside.
• Rinse collards well and remove thick bottom part of stems but leave the leaves as intact as possible.
• Starting at the side where the stem was removed, place 1 pork patty on a raw collard leaf; roll up and wrap 3 more leaves around each patty.
• Tear up remaining collard leaves not used for wrapping meat into bite-size pieces. Place on the bottom of a large heavy pot. Add broth and top with the pork bundles.
• Cover pot with lid. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer on low for 40-60 minutes, or until pork is cooked and collards are tender. Serve with rice or cornbread.

PORK-STUFFED COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the collards for 3 to 4 minutes until soft and pliable. Drain and set aside. In a large bowl, mix together pork, salt, cumin, chili flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, and nutmeg in a bowl. Divide into 4 sections to form oblong patties. Wrap each patty in 4 collard leaves. Place patties seam side down in the baking dish and add enough stock to reach 1/4 of the way up the stuffed greens. Cover with heavy-duty aluminum foil and bake until pork is cooked through, about 35 minutes.

COLLARDS WITH APPLES

Steps:

• Cook greens in boiling water to cover in a Dutch oven for 30 minutes; drain.
• Sauté garlic and green onions in hot oil in Dutch oven over medium high heat until tender; add collards, apples, and remaining ingredients.
• Bring to boil; cover and reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, or until apple is tender, stirring occasionally.

APPLE-STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring 4 tablespoons broth to a boil. Remove from the heat; add raisins. Let stand for 5 minutes. , In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray; saute the apple, celery and onion for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; stir in the broth mixture, croutons, nuts, pepper and the remaining broth., Make a lengthwise slit down the center of the roast to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open roast so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Remove plastic wrap; fill with stuffing mixture. Close roast; tie at 2-in. intervals with kitchen string and secure ends with toothpicks., Place on a rack in a shallow baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.