52 Pork Freezer Meals to Help You out in a Pinch

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52 Pork Freezer Meals to Help You out in a Pinch2/52 Sausage Manicotti 38 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This classic Italian entree comes together in a snap but tastes as if it took hours. It’s so tasty and easy to fix. My family always enjoys it. —Carolyn Henderson, Maple Plain, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 2 pieces: 489 calories, 24g fat (10g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 1232mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. 3/52 Tangy Tender Pork Chops 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

The saucy onion-and-pepper topping compliments the chops

Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have used this recipe for many years and always get compliments when I serve it. The saucy onion-and-pepper topping compliments the chops. —Thomas Maust, Berlin, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop: 284 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 469mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat. 4/52 Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs Recipe photo by Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings

6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s fun to watch my friends eat these meatballs for the first time. They’re pleasantly surprised to find melted cheese in the middle. These meatballs are also great in a hot sub sandwich. —Michaela Rosenthal, Indio, California Nutrition Facts: 3 meatballs with about 1/3 cup sauce: 311 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 846mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein. 5/52 Slow-Cooker Poblano Pork Loin 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Dan Roberts for Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 8

It can be served in a variety of ways too

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love seasonal poblano peppers, so this slow-cooker pork loin with many southwestern seasonings is a family favorite. It can be served in a variety of ways too. It’s fantastic with rice and beans, or in a taco with hot sauce. —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 274 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 588mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein. 6/52 Rock N Rye Pork Roast Sandwiches Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Rock N Rye Pork Roast Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ham and Noodle Casserole 4 Reviews Test Kitchen

Total Time 2 hours 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Detroit’s Faygo Rock & Rye soda (or pop, as we call it in Michigan) gives these pork roast sandwiches such unique flavor with notes of vanilla and cherry. These sandwiches are a hit at summer picnics and Faygo pop brings back fond memories of growing up in Michigan. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 273 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 864mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein. 7/52 Ham and Noodle Casserole 4 Reviews Test Kitchen

You’ll find it’s the perfect little casserole for any night of the week!

Approved Ham and Noodle Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 3 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe when I had leftover ham to use up. You’ll find it’s the perfect little casserole for any night of the week! —Laura Burgess, Mount Vernon, South Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 326 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 1086mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein. 8/52 Mom’s Molasses Ham and Beans Test Kitchen Approved Mom’s Molasses Ham and Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

It’s perfect for a cold day when you don’t want to bother with lots of cooking

Time 7 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a recipe my mom made frequently while I was growing up. It’s perfect for a cold day when you don’t want to bother with lots of cooking. My mother actually used lima beans, but because not many people are into those, I tweaked this dish to make it more enjoyable for my own family. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 521 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 1543mg sodium, 93g carbohydrate (45g sugars, 13g fiber), 24g protein. 9/52

This aromatic pork stew, also known as pozole, is a southwestern delicacy

Pork and Hominy Stew 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pork and Hominy Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 30 min Servings 8 servings (about 2-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This aromatic pork stew, also known as pozole, is a southwestern delicacy. I make it in the slow cooker so it can simmer away on its own. The rich, brothy soup is delicious, much like a tamale in a bowl. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 257 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 1005mg sodium, 16g

carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein

carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein. 10/52 Kalua Pork 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hawaiian Pork Roast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 40 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bananas, liquid smoke and soy sauce flavor this fall-apart-tender pork roast. It’s just like the kind I enjoyedat the luaus I went to in Hawaii. —Mary Gaylord, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked pork: 222 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 207mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. 11/52 Country-Style Pork Loin 41

This pork roast is so moist and tender that it melts in your mouth

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Country-Style Pork Loin Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This pork roast is so moist and tender that it melts in your mouth. My son puts it at the top of his list of favorite foods. We like it with mashed potatoes. —Corina Flansberg, Carson City, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked meat with 1/4 cup gravy: 291 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 204mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean

meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 12/52 Oktoberfest Casserole 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Oktoberfest Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In northeastern Ohio, we love German flavors. This delicious casserole is a trifecta mashup of my favorite dishes. It combines the flavors of classic cheesy hash brown casserole with bratwursts and sauerkraut, plus pretzels and beer cheese. It takes less than 10 minutes to mix and uses only one bowl. It’s sure to please everyone any time of the year. —Sarah

While visiting, my guests and I can enjoy the wonderful aroma

Markley, Ashland, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 356 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 884mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein. 13/52 Braised Herb Pork Chops 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Dutch Oven Pork Chops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These herb-packed braised pork chops are perfect for entertaining because they come together quickly and bake for up to 2 hours. While visiting, my guests and I can enjoy the wonderful aroma. —Darci Truax, Billings, Montana. Learn how to thaw

pork chops

pork chops. Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 284 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 516mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein. 14/52 Barbecue Pork Cobb Salad Test Kitchen Approved Barbecue Pork Cobb Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My lunchtime salad gets way more interesting topped with barbecue pork, cheddar cheese and creamy avocado. It’s as satisfying as it is scrumptious. —Shawn Carleton, San Diego, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 492 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 185mg cholesterol,

868mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 7g fiber), 35g protein

868mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 7g fiber), 35g protein. 15/52 Carnitas Recipe 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Carnitas Recipe Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 9 hours 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband loves to cook Mexican dishes, while I’m more of an Italian-style cook. The joke in our house is that I should leave all the Mexican cooking to him. However, this dish of mine turned out so amazing that my husband fell in love! It’s all in the meat. If you can get an all-natural pork shoulder,

it really makes a difference

it really makes a difference. —Chelsea Wickman, Painesville, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 filled tortilla: 494 calories, 26g fat (12g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 758mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. 16/52 Pork Chops Ole 27 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved The musical “Waitress” Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is a fun and simple way to give pork chops south-of-the-border flair. The flavorful seasoning, rice and melted cheddar cheese makes this dish a crowd-pleaser. A dear friend shared this recipe with me several years

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