Welcome to MenuQuest, a newsletter designed to deliver the latest trends and delicious menu ideas. Volume Two focuses on pork – its unique preparations, menu growth and on-trend ideas for the center of the plate. Take a look to discover what pork can do for your menu.
Chef Mike Wales
JMFG MenuQuest
Recipe Concepts
Bacon Waffles
Crisp bacon mixed into fluffy buttermilk waffles.
Slider Trio
Barbecue pulled pork sliders paired with different cheese and bun options.
Sausage Risotto with Spring Greens
Classic risotto made with smoked sausage, asparagus, peas and mixed baby greens.
Pork Fajitas
Carnitas fajitas made with ham, peppers, onions and fried plantains topped with spicy sour cream.
Mustard-Maple Ham Steaks with Cider-Madeira Sauce
Sweet and savory glazed ham steaks drizzled with apple cider-Madeira wine sauce.
Pizza crust topped with ham, onions, peppers, Cheddar cheese and scrambled eggs. Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
1 (14-inch) prepared pizza crust
12 oz. thinly sliced ham
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup thinly sliced green bell pepper
2 cups grated extra sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
6 large eggs
Directions
1. Preheat convection oven to 400°F.
2. Top pizza crust with ham, onion and peppers. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese.
3. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until ingredients are hot and cheese is melted.
4. Meanwhile, scramble eggs in oil in skillet on medium heat.
5. Place eggs on top of pizza. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut into 6 wedges to serve.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 722; Total Fat 54g; Saturated Fat 20g; Trans Fat 0; Cholesterol 260mg; Sodium 1133mg; Total Carbohydrate 34g; Dietary Fiber 1g; Total Sugars 5g; Protein 25g
Calories 455, Total Fat 28g, Saturated Fat 10g, Trans Fat 0, Cholesterol 272mg, Sodium 983mg, Total Carbohydrate 21g, Dietary Fiber 9g, Total Sugars 2g, Protein 33g
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Recipe Concepts
Bacon Waffles
Crisp bacon mixed into fluffy buttermilk waffles.
Slider Trio
Barbecue pulled pork sliders paired with different cheese and bun options.
Sausage Risotto with Spring Greens
Classic risotto made with smoked sausage, asparagus, peas and mixed baby greens.
Pork Fajitas
Carnitas fajitas made with ham, peppers, onions and fried plantains topped with spicy sour cream.
Mustard-Maple Ham Steaks with Cider-Madeira Sauce
Sweet and savory glazed ham steaks drizzled with apple cider-Madeira wine sauce.
