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Sliced Pork Belly

Sliced Pork Belly

I am so fortunate to enjoy sliced pork belly often in my life.  Asians love pork belly and it’s the perfect addition to a bowl of fried rice, a bowl of ramen, or the most dangerous, but most enjoyable, just a snack!!  Sliced pork belly 

Smoked Pork Tenderloin as an Open Faced Sandwich

Smoked Pork Tenderloin as an Open Faced Sandwich

This recipe outlines a basic Smoked Pork Tenderloin sliced thin as an open faced sandwich, which I personally love.  Alternatively, you can serve the pork tenderloin in thick slices with mashed potatoes and veg, or in a 4-6 oz piece, more similar to a steak. 

Grilled Pork Jowl Ramen

Grilled Pork Jowl Ramen

The beauty of grilled pork jowl ramen is that its quick, its comfort food and its perfect for cold days.  Never heard of pork or hog jowls?  You’re in for a treat!  This unusual cut is from the pork cheek.  This meat is heavily marbled 

Grilled Pork Rib Chops

Grilled Pork Rib Chops

Who’s craving pork chops for a weeknight dinner? Pork Rib Chops cook up juicy when grilled at lower temperatures, but rest assured, this is still a quick cook!

Teriyaki Pheasant Tacos

Teriyaki Pheasant Tacos

Be not afraid of game meat like pheasant breast! Extra flavor and extra liquid is key to grilled Teriyaki Pheasant Tacos!

McRib  – Double Smoked Boneless Rib Sandwich

McRib  – Double Smoked Boneless Rib Sandwich

The last time the McDonalds McRib sandwich was sold in Canada was in 2013.  So, the only way to enjoy a McRib  – Double Smoked Boneless Rib Sandwich at the SmellaQue house is to make it from scratch.  There’s no $5.89 burger available around the 

Smoked Center Cut Pork Loin with Apple & Cider Vinegar Sauce

Smoked Center Cut Pork Loin with Apple & Cider Vinegar Sauce

When looking for an affordable dinner option, pork loins can be overlooked.  At the Calgary Co-op grocery store, for regular price, I found a 2.1lb / 0.984kg Center Cut Pork Loin for $19.61 CAD.  There were leftovers after feeding our family of 4 once this 

How to Make Meals Affordable

How to Make Meals Affordable

Have you noticed the price of vegetables, dairy and especially meat these days?  Oh, by the way, that’s all the good healthy foods we are supposed to eat.  How do we stretch a dollar when food prices have escalated?  How can we make meals affordable? 

Shakshouka

Shakshouka

For brunch, I love a rich and divine dish.  I want a meal that stands out.  I want a dish that makes me question if I want to eat anything else for the day.  I want a platter that holds my attention.  And what if 

Skirt Steak

Skirt Steak

Most often we think of steak as associated with a steakhouse – Béarnaise sauce, mushrooms, asparagus spears and double stuffed potatoes. But, when one wants to enjoy a steak at home, it can be much simpler and also much more affordable. One of my favorite