Smothered Pork Sandwiches

My family loves this dish. The ‘gravy’ can also be used on burgers to make what we call a ‘smothered burger’. This dish can also be served over rice or noodles instead of in buns.

Pork Sandwiches

Ingredients:

  • 2-3 lbs pork loin, cut into thin strips
  • 4 T.butter or margarine
  • 4 T. oil
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 c. mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 1/2 – 2 c. beef broth
  • 2 T. Dijon mustard
  • 2 T. soy sauce
  • 3 T. cornstarch
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 8 – 10 hoagie rolls, or hot dog buns

Directions:

Heat 2 T. butter and 2 T. oil in a large skillet. Add onion and cook until starting to brown, add the mushrooms and cook 3-5 minutes more. Remove from pan and set aside.

Heat the remaining butter and oil in the same skillet. Add small portions of the pork and cook until done. Cook the remaining pork in batches. Remove from pan and set aside.

Add the broth, mustard, and soy sauce in the same pan. Use the whisk to scrape up any little bits in the pan. Mix the cornstarch and water together and add to the pan. Heat until slightly thickened. Return the onions and mushrooms to the pan. Heat through.

Fill the buns with the pork and spoon the gravy mixture over the top.

-Or-

You can also add the meat to the gravy before serving.

Enjoy!

March 26 – April 1, 2017 Meal Plan

This is our basic meal plan for the week. Sometimes we will switch the days around if I forgot to set something out or put something in the crock pot. Please feel free to use this or change it around to suit your family’s needs.

I have started trying to do easier meals on days that I have square dancing obligations. This helps me to be able to put a nice meal on the table without feeling guilty about having some much needed ‘Mommy Time’. Some of these meals may also help with those that have busy or irregular schedules due to work or extracurricular activities.

I do have ‘Snacks/Desserts’ listed as well. I always try to keep a bowl of fresh fruit out on the counter or table for the kids to snack on. Sometimes I will make a special snack or treat for us to enjoy.

Sunday

Breakfast:

Homemade Amish Cinnamon Rolls ** new recipe

Lunch:

soup, grilled cheese

Dinner:

Pintoshoe cakes, greens

Snacks/Desserts:

Easy Apple Dumplings


Monday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

Tuna salad sandwiches, veggies

Dinner:

Sloppy Joes, French Fries, Cole Slaw

Snacks/Desserts:

root beer floats


Tuesday

Breakfast:

French Toast

Lunch:

hot dogs, fresh veggies

Dinner:

Breakfast for dinner

Snacks/Desserts:

Fruit


Wednesday

Breakfast:

Basic Muffins

Lunch:

PB & J Sandwiches, Fruit

Dinner:

Mississippi Pot RoastMashed Potatoes, veggies

Snacks/Desserts:

Muffins


Thursday

Breakfast:

Pancakes

Lunch:

leftovers

Dinner:

Crockpot Taco Soup, Rice, Chips

Snacks/Desserts:

Lazy Dazy Cookie Cake


Friday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

hot dogs, fresh veggies

Dinner:

Briarpatch Casserole, Salad, buttered bread

Snacks/Desserts:

popcorn


Saturday

Breakfast:

Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread, eggs, fruit

Lunch:

egg salad sandwiches, veggies

Dinner:

Land Your Man Baked BeansCole Slaw, rolls

Snacks/Desserts:

Sopapillas

March 19-25, 2017 Meal Plan

This is our basic meal plan for the week. Sometimes we will switch the days around if I forgot to set something out or put something in the crock pot. Please feel free to use this or change it around to suit your family’s needs.

I do have ‘Snacks/Desserts’ listed as well. I always try to keep a bowl of fresh fruit out on the counter or table for the kids to snack on. Sometimes I will make a special snack or treat for us to enjoy.

Sunday

Breakfast:

Blueberry Oatmeal Bread, scrambled eggs

Lunch:

PB & J sandwiches, Fruit

Dinner:

Crockpot Cream Cheese Chicken, rice, Cole Slaw

Snacks/Desserts:

Cupcakes


Monday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

leftovers

Dinner:

Popover Pizza, Salad

Snacks/Desserts:

Cinnamon Toast


Tuesday

Breakfast:

French Toast

Lunch:

hot dogs, mac n cheese, veggies

Dinner:

Red & White PastaSalad

Snacks/Desserts:

PB Toast


Wednesday

Breakfast:

Basic Muffins

Lunch:

Egg Salad Sandwiches, veggies

Dinner:

Goulash7 Up Biscuits

Snacks/Desserts:

Muffins


Thursday

Breakfast:

Pancakes

Lunch:

tuna salad sandwiches, fresh veggies

Dinner:

Crockpot Chicken Marinara w/Veggies, Angel Hair Pasta, Salad

Snacks/Desserts:

Fruit


Friday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

Tuna Salad Sandwiches, Veggies

Dinner:

Easy Bean Tostadas, Rice, Salad

Snacks/Desserts:

Cookies


Saturday

Breakfast:

Breakfast In a Cup

Lunch:

Scrambled Egg Sandwiches, veggies

Dinner:

Weenie Roast, S’mores

Snacks/Desserts:

Popcorn

March 12- 18, 2017 Meal Plan

This is our basic meal plan for the week. Sometimes we will switch the days around if I forgot to set something out or put something in the crock pot. Please feel free to use this or change it around to suit your family’s needs.

I have started trying to do easier meals on days that I have square dancing obligations. This helps me to be able to put a nice meal on the table without feeling guilty about having some much needed ‘Mommy Time’. Some of these meals may also help with those that have busy or irregular schedules due to work or extracurricular activities.

I do have ‘Snacks/Desserts’ listed as well. I always try to keep a bowl of fresh fruit out on the counter or table for the kids to snack on. Sometimes I will make a special snack or treat for us to enjoy.

Sunday

Breakfast:

French Toast Roll Ups, scrambled eggs

Lunch:

Egg Salad Sandwiches, veggies

Dinner:

Parmesan Crusted Pork ChopsMashed Potatoes, veggies

Snacks/Desserts:

Popcorn


Monday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

PB & J sandwiches, fruit

Dinner:

Meatball Sandwich Casserole, French Fries, Salad

(This was a meal that wasn’t made last week so I just moved it to this week)

Snacks/Desserts:

Cookies


Tuesday

Breakfast:

French Toast

Lunch:

Scrambled Egg Sandwiches, fresh veggies

Dinner:

Eggplant Parmesan, Salad,  Garlic Toast

Snacks/Desserts:

PB Crackers


Wednesday

Breakfast:

Basic Muffins

Lunch:

leftovers

Dinner:

Fish Sticks, Grandma’s Mac N Cheese, Oven Roasted Steak Fries, Hush puppies, Cole SlawEasy Tartar Sauce

(for hushpuppies you can use the recipe for Hoe Cakes and just drop the batter by spoonfuls into hot oil to cook)

Snacks/Desserts:

Muffins


Thursday

Breakfast:

Pancakes

Lunch:

Soup, grilled cheese

Dinner:

Taco Ring, Salad

Snacks/Desserts:

Fruit


Friday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

tuna salad sandwiches, fresh veggies

Dinner:

Free Day **use food from the pantry or freezer or order out for a special treat

Snacks/Desserts:

Boiled Eggs


Saturday

Breakfast:

Bacon Grits/Cheesy Grits, eggs, fruit

Lunch:

hot dogs, mac n cheese, veggies

Dinner:

Cookout w/family friends (I will try to post any new recipes after the cookout as everyone is sure to bring some delicious dishes.)

Snacks/Desserts:

Easy Banana Pudding

Easy Creamed Spinach

I have always liked spinach… maybe it’s because I loved ‘Popeye the Sailor Man’. I always thought my Pop-pop resembled him and maybe he was just undercover… lol.

 

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