9 Pork favorites

Some of America 's most beloved comfort foods feature the great taste of bacon and ground pork. Kaboose has so many recipes for all of your favorite pork dishes that each is a contender for your family's most-wanted meal!

• Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Stir-Fry It's an excuse to use up all those leftover veggies at the end of the week. This easily adaptable stir-fry recipe takes into account all sorts of tastes and makes good use of whatever you happen to have on hand.
• Baked Beans Nothing could be simpler than this sweet and savory sauté of baked beans, smoky bacon and onion, sweetened with brown sugar and ketchup, that stirs up in no time.
• Black-Eyed Peas with Okra Some people believe black-eyed peas will bring good luck to those who eat them. This delicious dish mixes them with okra, corn and bacon for a very lucky combination indeed.
• Cheesy Potato Casserole Hearty hash browns smothered in a creamy cheese sauce and studded with smoky bacon bits are simple and satisfying in this comforting casserole that pairs perfectly with turkey and all the trimmings.
• Creamy Tomato Pasta Perfect for busy moms, this quick and delicious dish tosses together tender penne noodles in a saucy blend of pork, pepper and onion for a creamy pasta platter that's ready in minutes.
• Fried Rice Tender rice, sautéed with crisp, crumbly bacon, egg, soy sauce, peas and green onion, makes a delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with grilled meats and stir-fries.
• Perogies These plump dumplings, stuffed with savory fillings like bacon and sauerkraut or cheese and potatoes, are an Eastern European-inspired tradition that is warmly welcome at any holiday table.
• Pork with Peach and Black Bean Salsa This simple skillet supper allows the sweet and savory flavors of pork, peaches, black beans, beer and salsa to shine through. Serve alongside wild rice and salad greens and dinner is deliciously done!
• Tourtiere Add a bit of Quebec to your Christmas meal this winter. A meat lover's delight, this savory pork pie is sure to stave off the heartiest of appetites.

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