Spalla Di Maiale Pork Chops With Tuscan Kale Recipes

SPALLA DI MAIALE (PORK CHOPS WITH TUSCAN KALE)

Steps:

• Using a mortar and pestle, or a coffee or spice grinder, coarsely grind together 1 teaspoons salt and the fennel seed. Cut the roast crosswise into slices that are one-fourth- to one-half-inch thick. Arrange on a plate and season with the salt and fennel seed mixture. Set aside at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
• Bring a large pot of water to boil. While waiting for the water to heat, strip the stems from the kale, and chop the leaves coarsely. Add the leaves to the boiling water and cook until they are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain, squeeze dry and set aside.
• When ready to cook, pour the oil into a large skillet and place over medium-high heat. Add the garlic cloves, and cook until they begin to brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and discard. Add the meat to the hot oil and brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Remove the pork to a clean plate and put in a warm place. Reduce the heat to low, add the kale to the pan and cook, stirring to coat with the pan drippings, until the flavor mellows and combines, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt.
• Arrange the pork on top of the kale, pouring any collected juices in the plate over the greens. Season with more salt if necessary, cover and cook over low heat until the pork is heated through, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately, spooning a mound of the greens onto the plate and placing the pork steak on top.

TOCCHETTI DI MAIALE ALLA PIZZAIOLA

Steps:

• Cut the pork loin into 1/2-inch-thick slices (creating the scaloppini). Then pound it lightly. Lightly flour the pork scaloppini.
• Heat the oil in a saute pan on medium-high heat. Add pork scaloppini and saute until golden on both sides. Remove from pan. Add garlic to the pan and saute until golden. Add the tomato puree and salt and saute for 5 to 7 minutes. Add the pork to the tomato puree. Add the oregano. (Note: If the sauce is getting dry, add a teaspoon of hot water). Finish with butter and serve.