Pata De Cerdo Canary Island Style Pork Roast Recipes

PATA DE CERDO (CANARY ISLAND STYLE PORK ROAST)

Steps:

• Using a mortar and pestle, mash garlic cloves and sea salt.
• Once creamy, add paprika, thyme, oregano and olive oil; combine well.
• Rub roast all over with this mixture.
• Place uncovered in a preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven.
• Bake 3 to 4 hours or until cooked through.
• Remove from oven and allow to stand 15 minutes before slicing.
• Slice into very thin slices.
• Serve on crusty baguettes, lightly salted.

LATIN STYLE PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Sprinkle Adobo seasoning on the roast and rub in using the back of a fork.
• Open the packet of Sazon and rub into the pork.
• Rub the oregano into the roast and at this point you can allow the roast to"marinate" for deeper flavor or cook right away.
• Place the roast in a shallow baking pan that has been coated with non-stick spray.
• Roast, and check the temperature after 45 minutes, if the temperature is at least 160 degrees (this usually takes 1 hour, but may vary by roast size), remove from the oven and cover the pan with aluminum foil and allow to sit for 15 minutes.
• Slice as desired.

SOUTH PACIFIC PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Place pork shoulder roast in a clear plastic bag; set in a deep bowl.
• Thoroughly blend together the soy sauce, dry sherry, minced garlic, dry mustard, ginger and thyme.
• Pour marinade over meat in bag; close.
• Place the roast in the refrigerator and marinate for 2 or 3 hours or overnight.
• Transfer the pork roast and marinade to a crockpot.
• Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.

ESTOFADO DE CERDO (PORK STEW)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic and cook for about 4 minutes or until the onions are translucent. Add the tomato and water, and cook for about 7 minutes more.
• Add the pork loin chops, bay leaf, salt, cumin powder and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and let it cook for about 30 minutes or until the meat is tender.
• Add the potatoes, green beans and carrots. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
• Serve with rice and avocado on the side.