pork Archives - John Fodera's Tuscan Vines

Recipe: Double Cooked Pork Tenderloin

August 29, 2018

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Fast, delicious and different. This different recipe for pork tenderloin adds some pizzazz to a tender but often boring cut of meat…..

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Recipe: Orecchiete al Ragu di Agnello

by John Fodera

June 12, 2018

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Simple, fast but deeply flavorful, this ragu relies on lamb for it’s rustic appeal……

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New Release: 2015 Castello Banfi Rosso

by John Fodera

November 17, 2017

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2015 is regarded as the next great vintage from Tuscany. The early release wines are starting to confirm this presumption……

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Recipe: Bucatini con Maiale

by John Fodera

November 19, 2015

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~ Montalcino ~ If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times. Tuscan cuisine is as simple as it gets. Many recipes contain just a few simple ingredients and yet the dishes are packed with flavor. The key…

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Recipe: Pork Chops alla Giambotta

by John Fodera

September 16, 2015

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I’ve wanted to make Pork Chops alla Giambotta for a long time so when I saw some gorgeous Karabuta Pork Chops at Ottomanelli I knew what I was going to do. The origins of Giambotta aren’t clear. The classic southern…

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Recipe: Maiale Brasato

by John Fodera

December 31, 2014

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~ The Seven Towers of San Gimignano ~ Have you ever had the urge to make a comforting stew but were concered you didn’t have enough time to prepare it properly? This recipe is the answer. On a recent cold,…

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Recipe: Pork Amaretto

by John Fodera

November 10, 2014

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Almost everyone knows Marsala. Since I rarely use it, I almost never have it on hand and being the Cucina Povera sort of guy I can be, I’m not about to stock it for the rare occasional use. However, I…