June swoon
Made in Oklahoma recipes have summer in mind
June marks the start of summer, so the Made in Oklahoma Coalition’s monthly offering of recipes to celebrate and combat it.
To put that patio cooker to work, try the MIO’s recipe for Smoky Pork Chops with Honey Mustard Glaze.
This backyard recipe will help keep your air conditioner from working overtime to keep the kitchen cool, and please the family’s palates. And anything using chef Chris Becker’s Della Terra Pasta is a winner.
With the kids around the kitchen, sweets will be in high demand, so the MIO recommends Peachy Monkey Bread. For a real treat, add some fresh Porter or Stratford Peaches.
Finally, with summer just starting to breathe fire, the MIO has a smoothie recipe bound to cool your jets.
2 large carrots 1½ to 2-inch pieces
4 spring onions, divided in half
2 summer squash, yellow and green, cut in ½-inch slices
1 large red bell pepper, cut in ½-inch slices
1 tablespoon Daddy Hinkle’s Spicy Pepper Seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
PORK
4 (1- to 2-inch thick) bone-in pork chops 2 tablespoons Seikel’s Oklahoma Gold Mustard
1 teaspoon Daddy Hinkle’s Spicy Pepper Seasoning
2 tablespoons Andrew’s Honey Bees honey
PASTA AND SAUCE
12 ounces Della Terra Campanelle pasta ½ cup olive oil 3 garlic cloves, chopped 3 tablespoon Hiland Salted Butter ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2½ tablespoons Andrew’s Honey Bees honey 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
The advance prep for this dish is easily done in two (1-gallon) baggies — one for the vegetables and one for the pork chops.
Peel and rough cut the carrots, then cook in the microwave for about 2 minutes. Slice and cut all other veggies and place into the baggie with the olive oil and Daddy Hinkle’s Seasoning.
Toss coating in the oil and seasoning mixture.
For the pork, in a small dish mix the mustard, honey and seasoning.
Brush the chops, and place into a baggie for cooking at a later time.
Grill the pork about 1/3 of the way then start adding the vegetables, starting with the carrots and onions.
Cook the pasta as indicated on the package. Don’t forget to put salt in the water. While pasta is cooking, gently heat the garlic and olive oil in a small saucepan, remove from heat and add the butter, pepper flakes and honey. Mix the sauce until fully incorporated and pour over the hot pasta.
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Garnish with fresh parsley, and serve at once.