As you prepare for the countdown and warm-up your vocal chords for “Auld Lang Syne”, make sure you set some “pork”solutions for 2010!

With a new year, comes a new menu; lean on pork for a host of new meal options that are sure to become a staple at the holiday table for years to come. After all, it’s one of the most versatile cuts of pork and pairs well with a variety of flavors.

With the help of the National Pork Board and these great recipe ideas for appetizers, the main dish and dessert, your guests will ring in the New Year with a "cheers" to pork.

Bacon Almond Cheese Spread
– Your guests will be “spreading” the word about how good this hors d'oeuvre is. Taking just minutes to prep and cook, this is an easy and sumptuous solution to serve during your holiday hullaballoo!

Champagne Chops
– Somehow it doesn't feel like New Year's if you don't pop the bubbly for the midnight countdown – don’t wait; include champagne in your entrée! With these elegant, but easy chops you’re sure to add a little “sparkle” to your table. Simply pair this dish with asparagus spears and French bread. Salut!

Bacon and Peanut Butter Cookies
Make your New Year’s Eve sweet and savory with another kind of recipe entirely: a homey cookie that’s not at all avant-garde. Bacon and peanut butter star in a smoky treat with the perfect balance of sugar and salt.

5, 4, 3, 2, 1 – Happy New Year!

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