Sweet pork–perfect for for burritos!

This is a sweet and tangy pork recipe. It goes great on burritos and tacos, but it also tastes great by itself! Ingredients: 3 pounds pork shoulder roast 2 cups salsa 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle cola-flavored carbonated beverage 2 cups brown sugar ½ (1.27 ounce) packet fajita seasoning 2 tablespoons taco seasoning… Continue reading Sweet pork–perfect for for burritos!

Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast 1 cup barbecue sauce 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 extra large onion, chopped 2 large cloves garlic, crushed 1 1/2 teaspoons… Continue reading Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork

What is ractopamine, the drug at the centre of the China-Canada meat dispute?

Source: CTV News, June 26, 2019  China has demanded that Canada suspend all meat exports after Chinese officials said they found traces of an additive banned in their country in a batch of pork products. China’s decision is a bombshell for the Canadian meat industry, which exports hundreds of millions of dollars of meat products… Continue reading What is ractopamine, the drug at the centre of the China-Canada meat dispute?

Pork officials see sunnier skies ahead for industry

Source: Ed White, Producer.com, February 14, 2019 The hog sector has high hopes for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership It isn’t the best of times in world pork markets, and the world hog industry is grappling with disease and troubled global economics. But Canada’s hog industry is looking past present challenges and… Continue reading Pork officials see sunnier skies ahead for industry

Slow Cooker Pork Chops

Ingredients: 6 boneless pork chops 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup ketchup 2 cloves garlic, crushed salt and pepper to taste   Directions: Place pork chops in slow cooker. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over pork chops. Cook on Low setting for 6 hours, until internal temperature… Continue reading Slow Cooker Pork Chops