How do you top the grand opening of a HUGE store? I visited the new HEB Sugar Land market again but still not ready to do a review. It's always fun to be present for "new," but it's also a stress on the folks working. They're getting used to things. Plus, they've called in help from other stores. It was good to see all my friends in the grocery business there.A review will be here with one more shopping trip.
This week's Grocery List notices all three of the major chains in Houston are featuring pork and for varying prices. What that also means is different cuts, different quality, and different suppliers.
You will find pork recipes in all cuisines. Pigs are easy to keep and raise. They're cheaper than cattle to feed. Contrary to their messy image, they are very clean. Pigs are also very smart (and that's from more than just watching Babe). Pork works well seasoned with fruits and fruit flavors, but also holds up well with heavier spices and sauces.
The Kroger and HEB ads show Boneless Pork Loin Center Cut Chops as grilled. That's how I fix mine. Many times I'll toss the pork right on the grill. Maybe I'll use some wood to flavor the meat. A good thing is a quick (30 minute) marinade - soy sauce, apple juice, pineapple juice, beer ... or a couple together - will add some moisture. Unlike beef, you need to cook pork all the way through. But you have to be careful that you don't cook it so much that it dries out. Use indirect grilling and cook it low and slow. That's also where a marinade (or a moisture pan) will help.
The other thing I do with pork chops is to apply a rub. I make a BBQ type rub (garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder and cumin), or I use a brown sugar rub. I'll post a few recipes, because my favorite brown sugar rub uses coffee. Not liquid, drink in the morning coffee, but finely ground before you brew it coffee. Stay tuned.
Randall's has whole Boneless Pork Loin and they advertise it as a roast. I usually slice mine and grill it. I can't recall the last time I did a pork roast. I have good recipes though.
Before I post my recipes, here are some places you can find pork recipes ...
http://www.iowapork.org/
http://www.porkbeinspired.com/Index.aspx
http://www.pork4kids.com/
H-E-B
http://www.heb.com
Natural Boneless center Cut Pork Loin chops - $1.97/lb
Fresh Atlantic Salmon - $6.97/lb
Seasoned Skinless Boneless Chicken Thighs - $1/lb in value pack
Market Fresh Groud Italian Sausage - $2.29/lb
Large Cantaloupes - $1
St Arnold beer - $6.77/6-pack
KROGER
http://services.kroger.com/StoreLocator/StoreLocatorAdvanced.aspx
Boneless Pork Loin Center Cut Chops - $2.49/lb
Boneless Top Sirloin Steak - $2.99/lb
Peaches, Nectarines, Plums - 99¢/lb
Broccoli Crowns - $1/lb
Gasoline - Regular ... $3.15.9 ... $3.12.9 w/Kroger Card @ Rosenberg Marketplace - Highway 59
RANDALLS
http://www.randalls.com/IFL/Grocery/Home
Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin - whole in the bag ... $1.88/lb
Tilapia or Swai Filets - $3.99/lb
Gala Apples - 99¢/lb
Red Seedless grapes - 99¢/lb
Bartlett pears - 99¢/lb
Roma Tomatoes - $1.29/lb
Primo Taglio Black Forest Ham - $5.99
WHOLE FOODS
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/
Sugar Land once again has daily coupon specials.
CENTRAL MARKET
http://www.centralmarket.com/
http://www.centralmarket.com/Goods/Weekly-Specials.aspx
It's the last week of Brewtopia - a two week festival of all things BEER!
Buy $25 worth of beer and save 25%. It could be worth it unless you know a home-brewer.
SPECS
http://www.specsonline.com/
Cheese and beers specials abound and the Fall seasonal beers are there with more arriving daily! Head to the main downtown Houston store for a great sandwich special - yummy!!!
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