(NAPSA)—If your family eats dinner together most days of the week, you have company. A recent survey revealed that nearly threequarters (71 percent) of America’s families eat dinner together at least four times a week. The survey by the National Pork Board = *s x a ana — a - ae _— = a a =, salutes the tradition of family mealtime and celebrates the ninth annual National Eat Dinner Together Week, October 3-9, 2004. The survey also revealed that a common mealtime obstacle is that most family “meal preparers” (91 percent) often spend more time preparing the meal than actually enjoying it with their family. To help simplify mealtime in kitchens across America, the National Pork Board is offering a free brochure titled “No Recipe Required: Delicious Pork Meals In Minutes.” Comprised of effortless recipes, the kinds people know so well they hand. Broadening the range of basic ingredients you have on hand widens the variety of what you can cook at a moment’s notice. APPLE-PECAN TENDERLOIN MEDALLIONS 1 pound pork tenderloin 2 tablespoons butter 1 (16 oz.) can sliced apples, may not even have them written down, the brochure highlights win- drained % cup packed brown sugar % cup chopped pecans ing crackers to spooning salsa, the all ages. The brochure features dish ideas for Portobello Pork Chops, Fiery Island Pineapple Pork Chops and Hawaiian Cobb Trim fat from pork. Cut pork into %-inch-thick slices. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it sizzles. Reduce heat to medium. Arrange pork slices nied by timesaving tips, show how pork. Sprinkle with brown ning recipes from a national “no recipe” recipe contest. From crush- recipes offer mealtime activities for Salad, to namea few. The unique recipes, accompa- easy it is to spend more time with the family than in the kitchen. Tips On Making Mealtime Happen Here are somesecrets to mealtime success: e Keep it simple. Focus on recipes with no more than a few ingredients for treasured food and easy family mealtimes. e Convenience is key. To mini- mize time and hassle and maxi- mize flavor, combine pre-seasoned convenience products with fresh items. Keep the cooking basics on in skillet. Cook for 2 minutes; turn slices. Spoon apples over sugar and pecans. Cover and cook for 4 to 6 minutes more. Makes4 servings. Nutrition Information Per Serv- ing: Calories: 498; Fat: 23 g; Satu- rated Fat: 6 g; Cholesterol: 93 mg; Sodium: 129 mg; Carbohydrates: 46 g; Protein: 26 g; Fiber: 4 g. The “No Recipe Required” recipes are available free by visiting otherwhitemeat.com or by sending a self-addressed mailing label to “No Recipe Required: Delicious Pork Meals In Minutes,” National Pork Board, P.O. Box 9114, Des Moines, IA 50306.
