This week you can find pork sirloin cutlets on sale at Publix (more information on the sale can be found here). Once again, this was a particular cut of meat that I have never, to my knowledge, purchased. By this point in the Good and Good For You Challenge, I have come to realize that my avoidance of the pork section of the meat department has been a huge mistake! So many cuts are very lean (not bacon, sorry to say) and cook up super fast, with a super juicy taste!
Porkbeinspired.com has become one of my very favorite online resources for recipes, too. I am blown away by the volume of tasty recipes you can find there, and I especially love that you can search by cut of meat. I think one of the reasons that I have avoided buying pork in the past is simply because I didn’t have any recipes on hand to use. And I didn’t have any recipes because I didn’t ever buy pork. See the viscous cycle? Also, meat is one of the pricier items on our grocery list, so I NEVER want to purchase a cut of meat that doesn’t have a clear intended purpose. There are so many different cuts that I’m unfamiliar with, so I just stick with what I know (ground turkey and chicken breasts…I swear that’s the only meat besides seafood that I bought before this challenge started).
My search for sirloin cutlet recipes turned up dozens and dozens of pages of options on Porkbeinspired.com alone! Trying other cuts of pork will yield similar results on the site, in terms of quantity. Now I have absolutely ZERO fear about buying a different cut of meat (pork in particular) when it is on sale. It will be no problem to find a delicious dish to make with it!
So this week we were to look into healthy comfort food options. I found a healthy version of Pork Piccata (served as a sandwich) and my family thoroughly enjoyed it. The recipe can be found below, but we made ours even healthier by avoiding the butter altogether and simply cooking the meat on the George Foreman Grill.
PORK PICCATA SANDWICHES
Cook Time: 10 minutes
1 teaspoon lemon pepper, reduced sodium
2 teaspoons butter, unsalted
4 large sandwich buns, split
Lemon wedges
Coat cutlets well with lemon pepper to taste. In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter to sizzling over medium-high heat. Cook cutlets quickly to brown both sides, turning once, about 4 minutes total. Place on buns; serve with lemon wedges.
That’s it! It pretty much couldn’t be any easier, and these tasted totally scrumptious. We made enough to have leftovers the next day, which meant that mom and dad got a free pass the next night at dinner, and all for 10 minutes worth of work the night before. Hooray!
So, again, my big takeaway from the Good and Good For You Challenge is not to shy away from pork any more. There are several cuts of meat that are just as lean as the chicken and turkey we currently eat, and the flavors can be quite exceptional. I feel as though we’ve just opened up a whole new world of culinary possibilities, and I’m so excited. Watch out, Pinterest. I’m coming for you, and I’m looking for pork dishes!
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Lily Kwan says
The Roast Leg of Pork with Glazed Dried Fruits recipe looks very tasty!
Betty Curran says
I’d like to try the Pork and Pasta Skillet Supper.
Gianna says
Honey Pork Tenderloin Kabobs.
Michelle Spayde says
Italian-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin! YUM!
http://www.porkbeinspired.com/RecipeDetail/1091/Italian-Stuffed_Pork_Tenderloin.aspx
Beverly Metcalf says
The Boneless Pork Loin Roast with Herbed Pepper Rub sounds really good. I like sweet and sour pork, served over rice, too. Thanks for having the contest!
Kat says
The honey pork kebabs look good.
Ms. T says
I like a variety pork dishes/recipes..
Leah Shumack says
The all american baby back ribs
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
Brie and Bacon in Pastry looks so good!!!
http://www.porkbeinspired.com/RecipeDetail/1641/Brie_and_Bacon_in_Pastry.aspx
Melanie says
low and slow pulled pork
Breanne says
Boneless Pork Loin Roast with Herbed Pepper Rub
Deborah Wallin says
I would like to try Low And Slow Pulled Pork
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Barbara says
pulled pork
Ann Council says
LOW AND sLOW PULLED PORK.
Jen N. says
Low and Slow Pulled Pork 🙂 YUM!
Sarah says
Roast Pork Shoulder Caribbean-Style sounds good to me.
mary gardner says
i would love the low and slow pulled pork
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Dorothy Hubbard says
The All American Baby Back Ribs sounds great.
katie coriston says
Low and slow pulled pork! Yum!!
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
pulled pork is my favorite
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Christine says
love the Honey Pork Tenderloin Kabobs
Leah Baird says
low and slow pulled pork
Jenna M Wood says
BBQ Sundae….need I say more?
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Scott D says
The Honey Pork Tenderloin Kabobs look great!
Courtney says
don’t like pork but my boyfriend sure does!
Deanna Hoendervanger says
I love a good ole pork tenderloin roast!
Kathleen Conner says
I think the Boneless Pork Loin Roast with Herbed Pepper Rub looks great!
http://www.porkbeinspired.com/RecipeDetail/1031/Boneless_Pork_Loin_Roast_with_Herbed_Pepper_Rub.aspx
Gina P says
pork fajitas
Robin says
I would love to try the Low And Slow Pulled Pork
Courtney Desormeaux says
This one looks awesome, and I like that it’s so quick and easy to make!
http://www.porkbeinspired.com/RecipeDetail/1830/Country_Pork_Skillet.aspx
Danielle T says
i would love the slow and low pulled pork!
Jennifer says
The pork tenderloin fajitas look awesome!
Diana Hatch says
The Balsamic Pork Chops look great!
Debbie C says
I would like to try the Bacon-Wrapped Pork Chops With Seasoned Butter recipe.
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Carolsue says
The Balsamic Pork Chops look good
LAMusing says
I’d like to try the Balsamic Pork Chop recipe
Jennifer Lewis says
Oh my… the Caramel Apple Pork Chops look delicious! My daughter would LOVE them!!
http://www.porkbeinspired.com/RecipeDetail/1810/Caramel_Apple_Pork_Chops.aspx
Jessica Peeling says
This one sounds great: http://www.porkbeinspired.com/RecipeDetail/1152/Ginger-Sesame_Stir-Fry_with_Vegetables.aspx !
MelissaO says
Low and Slow Pulled Pork
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angie says
I like the Margarita Pork Kabobs
Betty Dennis says
the Mediterranean Pork Back Ribs with Pomegranate Sauce sounds tasty
betty says
Pecan-Crusted Pork Tenderloin Pinwheels with Carolina Mustard Sauce sounds great!
Rhonda Grisham says
Oh my…the Bacon and Mushroom Bite sized quiche looks awesome! Now I’m hungry!
Giveaway Gal says
Happy pork steak =)
http://www.porkbeinspired.com/RecipeDetail/1141/%E2%80%9CHappy%E2%80%9D_Pork_Steak.aspx
Brittany Boardley Renaldi says
Low and Slow Pulled Pork
Ani G W says
Honey Pork Kabobs look amazing!
susan varney says
i’d like to try the Low And Slow Pulled Pork Recipe
Jessica B says
the Low And Slow Pulled Pork looks so good!
Maria Balmeo says
Brie and Bacon in Pastry
looks really good ^^
http://www.porkbeinspired.com/RecipeDetail/1641/Brie_and_Bacon_in_Pastry.aspx
Brittney House says
The balsamic pork chops sounds good.
Marie Howard says
honey pork kabobs!
meredith says
i love the recipe for Balsamic Pork Chops – will have to try!!!
Douglas Houston says
Balsamic Pork Chops looks really good
Sarah W says
i think the honey pork tenderloin kabobs look awesome!
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Johannah B says
Barbecue Sundae — really, in a jar?
Now that’s strange!
Harold D says
Yum! Happy Pork Steak! because my pork steaks always turn out sad!
Eileen says
The slow pulled pork looks amazing!
Carol says
This one looks nice Honey Pork Tenderloin Kabobs
Michaela R says
The Slow Pulled Pork seems delicious, YUM!
Rebecca Graham says
The Cajun Sausage Jambalaya Recipe looks good.
amy c. says
i want to try the low and slow pulled pork
Marlene V. says
I really like the Bottom-Of-The-Box Crushed Cracker Pork recipe
beautytolove says
-Honey Pork Tenderloin Kabobs
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THANKS!! 🙂
Linda Lansford says
I want to make “Happy” Pork Steak
renee says
I think the “Happy” Pork Steak with jalapenos and cilantro sounds great.
beth shepherd says
Low And Slow Pulled Pork
thank you
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Sara B. says
Ooh, the Honey Pork Tenderloin Kabobs sound great!
bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com
Shelly Sawicki Lash Neuhouser says
Bacon wrapped Pork Chops w/ Seasoned Butter!!
Lori Hart says
I would love to make the Fruited Pork Marsala
http://www.porkbeinspired.com/RecipeDetail/130/Fruited_Pork_Marsala.aspx
Vesper says
I like the look of the Brie and Bacon in Pastry
Monique Rizzo says
The slow and low pulled pork sounds awesome.
Thanks for the chance.
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Gaye M says
The Honey Pork Tenderloin Kabobs recipe sounds delicious!
Denise B. says
I would like to try the “Barbecue Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp With Basil Stuffing”.
Ger says
The Low and Slow Pulled Pork recipe looks great to me!
Maria Kiguthi says
Easy Taco Pizza
http://www.porkbeinspired.com/RecipeDetail/980/Easy_Taco_Pizza.aspx
EMMA L HORTON says
DEFINITELY THE PULLED PORK
sue14625 says
“Happy” Pork Steak sounds so good
lestergg says
I’ll start with the Pulled Pork to make my day
Charisse S says
low and slow pulled pork
Terra Heck says
I like the recipe for Cheesy Sausage and Mushroom Pizza. Thanks.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
Anastasia says
Mmmmm I think the Happy Pork Steak looks delicious, but there are so many mouth watering recipes to try!
Erika P. says
I want to try the Barbecue Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp With Basil Stuffing recipe.
ELIZABETH says
PORK CHOPS…YUMM
Erin says
My husband would love me forever if I made him the slow and low pulled pork!
tricia dunkle says
The honey kabobs looks so good!
Stacy says
I’d like to try the Balsamic Pork Chops
alyce poalillo says
(sorry- forgot my info)
The Balsamic Pork Chops look especially tasty
Anonymous says
The Balsamic Pork Chops look especially tasty.
john hutchens says
autumn apple chops tastes great and they are easy too
Shannon Baas says
slow and low pulled pork
Ginger Scharnhorst says
Porkchops are yummy!
Paula Tavernie says
Slow Pulled Pork looks so good made me hungry!!!
Angela Sardoni says
Low and slow pulled pork sounds really good!
PAIGE CHANDLER says
The Happy Pork Steak makes me HAPPY.
Susan Smith says
Honey Pork Tenderlion Kabobs
Debra G says
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Chops With Seasoned Butter
Margaret Smith says
The Pork and Pasta Skillet Supper looks delicious.
Thanks so much.
charline says
The americas favorite pork chops look really good.
stanleybilly(at)bellsouth(dot)net
McKim says
The Low And Slow Pulled Pork sounds great to me.
Emily says
The Honey Pork Tenderlion Kabobs sound soooo good! I love kabobs but had never considered using pork for them!
Katy says
The Low And Slow Pulled Pork sounds wonderful!
Kathryn C. says
The Roast Pork Shoulder Caribbean-Style sounds yummy! Thanks for the review and giveaway!
katbirdfl (at) gmail (dot) com
DEBIJOT says
The low and slow pulled pork recipe looks great.
Pam Sims says
Roast Pork Shoulder Caribbean-Style sounds good to try
Rhett L says
It looks like pork is back on our diet! pork sirloin chops, here we come.
Rhett L says
Make that Apple-Cranberry Sirloin chops
Ronalee Duncan says
Honey Pork Tenderloin Kabobs looks delicious.
ronaleeduncan{at}aol{dot}com
Kristi says
Sounds Yummy – http://www.porkbeinspired.com/RecipeDetail/1538/Low_And_Slow_Pulled_Pork.aspx
Christine Beasley says
I would like to try Honey Pork Tenderloin Kabobs
Tamara B. says
I love their Roast Pork Shoulder Caribbean-Style
http://www.porkbeinspired.com/RecipeDetail/1089/Roast_Pork_Shoulder_Caribbean-Style.aspx
rebecca williams says
Barbecue Pork Skillet recipe sounds good!
Vickie Couturier says
Roast Pork Shoulder Caribbean-Style
Sunnie says
I would make the roast pork, caribbean style.
Ashley Hatten says
the Barbecue Pork Skillet recipe looks good! thanks!
ashleygatewood1(AT)gmail.com
Ann Fudge Cluck says
All-American Pork Baby Back Ribs
http://www.porkbeinspired.com/RecipeDetail/363/All-American_Pork_Baby_Back_Ribs_.aspx
slurrrrrpppp
Marnely Rodriguez says
Low And Slow Pulled Pork! Nothing better!!!
The Knapps says
Orange grilled pork sandwiches with apricot sauce…yum!
http://www.porkbeinspired.com/RecipeDetail/839/Orange-Grilled_Pork_Sandwiches_with_Apricot_Sauce.aspx
Rust says
Pulled Pork, my favorite! http://www.porkbeinspired.com/RecipeDetail/1538/Low_And_Slow_Pulled_Pork.aspx