Patadecerdocanaryislandstyleporkroast 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.

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.

SLOW COOKER GERMAN-STYLE PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Place the potatoes, garlic, salt and pepper in a slow cooker. Stir to coat.
• Season the pork roast with salt and pepper. Lay atop the potatoes.
• Pour the sauerkraut (including liquid) over the roast, sprinkle with caraway seeds.
• Cook in slow cooker on Low 8-10 hours.

DAD'S BASIC MOIST PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Combine oil, pepper, and salt in a bowl; rub oil mixture over pork and refrigerate while oven preheats.
• Preheat an oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
• Place a roasting rack in a large roasting pan; arrange pork on the roasting rack.
• Roast in preheated oven until pork with browned, about 30 minutes. Remove pork from oven and reduce oven heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Allow pork to rest uncovered at room temperature for 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read between 115 degrees F (46 degrees C) and 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
• Return to oven and continue to cook until pork is slightly pink in the center, 15 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
• Let the roast stand uncovered at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

GYRO-STYLE PORK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Cut pork chops crosswise into thin slices, place in a large resealable bag.
• Combine olive oil, mustard, lemon juice, garlic and oregano.
• Pour marinade over pork, seal bag and refrigerate for 1 to 8 hours.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl stir together yogurt, cucumber, garlic and dill.
• Cover and refrigerate.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Drain marinade from pork chops and place pork in a single layer on a shallow pan. Roast until crisp, about 10 minutes.
• Open each pita half to form a pocket. Distribute pork among each half.
• Top each sandwich with some chilled yogurt mixture and sliced onions.

SLOW COOKER ITALIAN-STYLE PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Combine garlic, salt, basil, oregano and red pepper flakes in small bowl; rub over roast.
• Place half of onion slices into slow cooker. Cut roast in half to fit into slow cooker. Place one half of roast over onion slices; top with remaining onion slices and other half of roast. Pour pasta sauce over roast. Cover; cook on LOW 8 to 9 hours until roast is fork tender.
• Remove roast from cooking liquid; tent with foil. Let liquid in slow cooker stand 5 minutes to allow fat to rise. Skim off fat.
• Stir beans into liquid. Cover; cook on HIGH 10 to 15 minutes or until beans are hot. Cut pork. Serve with beans mixture and garnish wi fresh basil, if desired.
• I did not use the beans, so I used corn starch to thicken the liquid and spooned it over the rice and pork.

CANARY ISLAND SPICY POTATOES

Steps:

• In a saucepan, cover the unpeeled potatoes with enough cold water to cover them by 1 inch.
• Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until just tender.
• In a bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, cumin, paprika and red pepper flakes and whisk until blended.
• Drain potatoes, pat them dry, and toss with dressing, scallions and parsley.
• Cut potatoes into smaller chunks if desired.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

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.