From trendy takes on classic comfort foods to stepped-up side dishes, pork is taking a new twist on holiday meals with a wide range of simple, sophisticated dishes.
Consumers are hungry for this information and inspiration, according to the National Pork Board's second annual Holiday Table Trends survey, which reveals that nine out of 10 Americans are looking to incorporate retro dishes into their holiday menus this year.
"Thanks to its versatility, pork has a starring role in any of these tasty trends," says Jill Silverman Hough, a food and wine expert and author of the 100 Perfect Pairings cookbook series.
The Pork Checkoff tapped Silverman Hough to create new recipes based on the trends uncovered by the Holiday Table Trends survey. The "Pork's Perfect Pairings Report: 2011 Guide to the Holiday Table" showcases six flavorful options from brunch to dinner with wine pairings to match, including:
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