Afelia Recipes

CYPRIOT AFELIA-BRAISED PORK IN RED WINE

Steps:

• Step 1
• Cut the pork in 5cm cubes, place them in a bowl and cover the meat with the wine.
• Step 2
• Using a pestle and mortar, bash the coriander seeds to release all the aromas and flavours. Add them to the meat as well. Stir the seeds into the meet. Cover the meat with foil and place the bowl in the fridge overnight. The longest you leave the meat to marinate, the strongest the flavour.
• Step 3
• When you are ready to cook it, place in a pot and put on a high heat. Once it starts boiling, turn the heat to the lowest setting and let it simmer for about one hour. When the meat is nearly ready, add the olive oil, salt and pepper. The meat is ready when it turns into a nice golden brown colour.

AFELIA (PORK IN CORIANDER & WINE)

Steps:

• Season the pork cubes with the salt, and pepper.
• Combine the coriander seeds with the wine in a large dish, add pork, and cover.
• Refrigerate for 2-4 hours, stirring once or twice.
• Heat oil in a large enough pot.
• Using a slotted spoon, remove pork from the wine marinade, and reserve the marinade.
• Brown pork, turning frequently,until well browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
• Add reserved marinade back into pot.
• Add enough water to just cover the meat.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer 30-45 minutes, until meat is fork tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.
• Taste, and re season with more salt and pepper, if desired.