What to do with a pork loin? All I know is it will turn out like shit if its overcooked.

llllllllllllllllllll wrote: Sun Jan 26, 2025 3:56 pm What to do with a pork loin? All I know is it will turn out like shit if its overcooked.

i like to slice it fine with a really sharp knife - i'll often set half aside to marinate in ginger / garlic / spring onion for a stir fry the next day - pat it dry, a little salt and ground white pepper, then fry it quickly in small batches in nut oil. from there i put it into a red or green thai curry, or my inept rendition of a satay sauce, or a one-pot pasta alfredo thing with loads of celery, mushrooms, spinach.

Been on a mustard greens kick and I have been eating this salad like every day -

4-5 pieces of curly mustard greens depending on size
green cabbage sliced thin as you can, just half a cup
half an apple, any kind but Red Delicious
juice of 1 lemon
half a can of anchovies
olive oil (the oil from the anchovies is fine)
black pepper

1. Rip or cut the mustard green leaves off the ribs and give them a quick chop. Mince the ribs fine. They are what makes this, they are kind of like spicy celery. Add this and cabbage to the bowl.
2. Cube the apple into smaller bits, like 1/4" or less, and add to the bowl with the lemon on top.
3. Chop the anchovies, add to the top, and drizzle olive oil over with some black pepper.

That's it. I sometimes throw in other stuff, like green onion, pepitas, or avocado. Sometimes I use the whole can of anchovies because I like them. You can sub fennel bulb for the cabbage. But as it is above it's a good mix of bitter/sweet/salty/crunchy/sour. People who say they hate both mustard greens and anchovies have really enjoyed it.

llllllllllllllllllll wrote: Sun Jan 26, 2025 3:56 pm What to do with a pork loin? All I know is it will turn out like shit if its overcooked.

Brine it and then throw it on the grill. You can do a lot with a pork loin, but yes they can get tough if overcooked. Though, brining will help keep it tender and juicy.

llllllllllllllllllll wrote: Mon Feb 05, 2024 8:07 am I used to spend hours cooking, now I am in dad mode pretty much all the time. I used to also have time to watch movies! I basically gave that all up when my daughter came along so that I could still make time for music.

I need recipes w/ minimal cooking where you mostly cut up a bunch of fresh stuff and put it on the table.

We do that with riffs on pho, rice bowls, and tacos but I need to add more to the repertoire.

I'm in dad mode, too. I do the majority of cooking though. One of the easiest meals for me to make is spaghetti and meatballs. I have a really simple sauce recipe that you can prep and cook meatballs with while the sauce cooks and the pasta water boils. All in all, the whole thing takes 45 minutes from start to finished on a plate and everything is made fresh. I'd be happy to share.

The key to cooking when you're a busy parent is managing your time well.