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Don’t Break The “Piggy Bank” To Feed Your Family

Pork-Power Menus with Celebrity Chef Dave Lieberman’s Easy-to-Follow Tips


Taste, ease of preparation, nutrition and value are wrapped together in one prime protein – pork. Celebrity chef Dave Lieberman offers easy-to-follow tips to prepare and serve-up your favorite budget-friendly cut of pork and get the most bang for your buck in the kitchen. 


Lessons from Lieberman

  • Cook Once – Eat Twice. Leftovers won’t taste “left over” if you plan ahead!  Bake a ham for Tuesday night’s main dish, then cook up a casserole using leftover ham cubes the next day.  Creating two meals from one is a great way to save time and money.


  • Think Multipurpose. Don’t have a roasting pan?  Use the broiler pan that came with your oven.  Don’t have a top for your pot?  Keep it covered with aluminum foil.  You’ll save yourself stress AND money just by being a little creative.


  • Crockpot Creation.  Are items on your pantry shelves getting dusty?  Or maybe you’ve realized your refrigerated groceries are about to expire.  Don’t let them go to waste!  Combine these almost-forgotten ingredients with slow-cooker cuts like pork shoulder for some unexpected flavors.  Add potatoes, tomatoes, canned peas and your favorite spices --- anything you can get your hands on.  Set the timer to cook at a low heat and have a tender meal waiting when you get home from work. Don’t have a slow cooker? Use a roasting pan and cook low and slow for the same results.


  • Be a Savvy Shopper. Compare, compare, compare. Look out for deals and comparison shop wherever you can.  One of the BEST bargains in the meat case is lean ground pork.  From tacos and Italian meatballs to homemade burgers and casseroles, think lean ground pork. It’s a terrific way to add variety to your family’s menu without adding cost.


  • Stock-Up When the Price is Right. When economic times are tight, every penny counts. Take advantage of sales to stock up on large quantities of reasonably-priced pork cuts, frozen fruits and veggies.  Creative preparation makes it easy to enjoy your savings now and later without scrimping on variety.  For example, purchase pork chops in bulk then divide the chops and marinade them three different ways. Serve one recipe for dinner and freeze the other two.