NFL Pigskin: NFC Team Pork Recipes
Dr Pepper—Glazed Ham with Prunes
Team: St. Louis Rams
Why? Dr Pepper soda was first introduced to the world at the 1904 World Fair in St. Louis. And after years of calling their offense “The Greatest Show on Turf,” it doesn’t seem a stretch to call the Rams “hams.”
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Braised Pork Shanks
Team: Dallas Cowboys
Why? The Cowboys’ tradition of beefy linebackers makes us think of these thick (and delicious) pork shanks. After a lengthy braise, the tender pork is a perfect filler for quesadillas, making this recipe as much of a Dallas double threat as quarterback Tony Romo and wide receiver Terrell Owens.
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Canadian Bacon and Cheddar Cheese Flan
Team: Green Bay Packers
Why? Green Bay’s famous “cheeseheads” will love this bacon-studded cheese custard.
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Roast Squab with Bacon and Grapes
Team: Atlanta Falcons
Why? What could say “Falcon Football” more than exquisite game birds wrapped in bacon?
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Harissa-Crusted Pork Crown Roast
Team: New York Giants
Why? To the victor goes the spoils, and to the winner of last year's Super Bowl goes this fantastic crown pork roast.
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Spicy Shrimp and Chorizo Kebabs
Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Why? Spanish explorer Ponce de León discovered Florida and provides the inspiration for these spicy shrimp skewers seasoned with Spanish chorizo.
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Slow-Roasted Pork Belly with Eggplant and Pickled Fennel
Team: Detroit Lions
Why? Much as we love the Lions, we have to admit they're slow to win, and their President and CEO Matt Millen is in a bit of a pickle. But hopefully this season will be just as memorable as this slow-roasted pork belly with pickled fennel.
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Pork and Tomatillo Stew
Team: Arizona Cardinals
Why? A southwestern dish seems in order for the Arizona Cardinals; we love this healthy pork stew lightly salted with tortilla chips.
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Italian-American Meatballs with Fennel
Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Why? After the Philly cheesesteak, our favorite Philadelphia sandwich might be the meatball sub.
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Italian Sausage Heroes with Peppers and Onions
Team: Chicago Bears
Why? Chef-fan Giuseppe Tentori of Chicago's Boka loves tailgating with ribs and sausages at Soldier Field.
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Crispy Pork Tenderloin with Fried Apple Rings
Team: Minnesota Vikings
Why? Last year's NFL Rookie of the Year, running back Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings, proved to be one of the fastest men on turf. So for him we picked one of our fastest pork recipes: quick fried pork tenderloin with apples.
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Boudin Blanc with Leeks and Mustard Sauce
Team: New Orleans Saints
Why? You don't have to be a Saint to appreciate the beauty of a traditional New Orleans pork boudin sausage.
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Pork Medallions with Onion Marmalade
Team: San Francisco 49ers
Why? Named for the Gold Rush of 1849 that helped turn San Francisco into a major metropolis, one of the great franchises of the NFC West deserves nothing less than medallions—of pork tenderloin, that is—pan-seared, with pancetta and topped with a sweet onion marmalade.
Team Schedule and Game Updates: 49ersgab.com