Savor the rich flavors of tender pork atop hearty country bread in our delicious Pork over Pureed Country Bread recipe. Perfect for those with dysphagia, this recipe meets IDDSI Levels 5-7.
Ingredients
| Ingredients | 1 serving | 6 servings | 12 servings |
| THICK & EASY® Minced Pork
Item: 114403 |
½ cup | 1 – 12.9 oz bag | 2 – 12.9 oz bags |
| BBQ sauce*, smooth | ~¼ cup | ~1 ½ cups | ~3 cups |
| CLIFFDALE FARMS™ Pureed Bake™ Country Bread** Item: 31560 | 1 (3 oz) portion | 6 (3 oz) portions | 12 (3 oz) portions |
Directions
HOW TO PREPARE
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- Combine THICK & EASY® Level 5 Minced Pork with smooth BBQ sauce and stir well.
- Heat thoroughly to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F. (If sauce separates from meat during heating, stir well and drain any excess liquid).
- Keep hot for service at 135°F or higher.
- Prepare CLIFFDALE FARMS™ Country Bread per package directions for the number of servings needed; hold for service.
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- To serve
- Portion one serving of country bread onto serving plate.
- Top bread with about 2/3 cup of BBQ pork mixture.
Before serving, always test for Level 5 using IDDSI guidelines. If needed, add 1 tsp THICK & EASY® Instant Food & Beverage Thickener #17938 for each serving of meat with sauce.
RECIPE NOTES
*Make sure sauce does not have particulates and is pureed smooth before adding to pork.
**THICK & EASY® Pureed Bread & Dessert Mix #118519 (prepared according to package directions) may be used in place of CLIFFDALE FARMS™ PUREED BAKE™ Country Bread.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: About 2/3 cup meat with sauce, 3 oz portion country bread
Calories: 400
Total Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg
Sodium: 740 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 44 g
Dietary Fiber: 0 g
Total Sugars: 30 g
Added Sugars: 14 g
Protein: 21 g
Vitamin D: 50 mg (4% DV)
Calcium: 50 mg (6% DV)
Iron: 1 mg (6% DV)
Potassium: 180 mg (4% DV)
Level 4 – Pureed BBQ Pork Ingredients
| Ingredients | 21 servings |
| THICK & EASY® Pureed Bulk Pork, thawed
Item: 78719 |
1 – 2.25 lb. bag |
| BBQ sauce (molasses based for thickness) | 24 fl oz |
How to Prepare
HOW TO PREPARE
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- Place THICK & EASY® Pureed Bulk Pork in steamer; heat to 165°F (approx. 10 minutes).
- Remove pureed pork from pouch and put into steamtable pan.
- Heat BBQ sauce and add to pureed pork; stir to combine.
- Keep warm for service at 135°F or higher.
Makes approximately 21 – 3 oz portions (about #16 scoop)
Serving Suggestion: Serve on top of pureed bread made with THICK & EASY® Pureed Bread & Dessert Mix (#118519).
Ingredients
Serving Size: #16 scoop (about 3 oz) pureed BBQ pork
Calories: 160
Total Fat: 5 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg
Sodium: 510 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 20 g
Dietary Fiber: 0 g
Total Sugars: 14 g
Added Sugars: 7 g
Protein: 9 g
Calcium: 0 mg (0% DV)
Iron: 1 mg (4% DV)
Potassium: 55 mg (0% DV)
Level 4 Pureed – BBQ Pork (Shaped) Ingredients
| Ingredients | 1 serving |
| THICK & EASY® Pureed Shaped Roast Pork
Item: 38393 |
1 – 3 oz portion |
| BBQ sauce (molasses based for thickness) | 1 Tbsp |
How to Prepare
HOW TO PREPARE
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- Prepare THICK & EASY® Pureed Shaped Roast Pork per package directions.
- Heat BBQ sauce.
- Top each serving of shaped roast pork with 1 Tbsp of BBQ sauce.
Serving Suggestion: BBQ Pork shape may also be made into a sandwich by serving with pureed bread. (Use either THICK & EASY® Pureed Bread & Dessert Mix #118519 or CLIFFDALE FARMS™ Pureed Bake™ Country Bread #31560)
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 3 oz portion and 1 Tbsp BBQ sauce
Calories: 160
Total Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg
Sodium: 580 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 11 g
Dietary Fiber: 0 g
Total Sugars: 6 g
Added Sugars: 3 g
Protein: 14 g
Calcium: 20 mg (0% DV)
Iron: 1.1 mg (4% DV)
Potassium: 160 mg (0% DV)