Wicklewoods Spanish Pork Recipes

PINCHOS MORUNOS (SPANISH PORK SKEWERS)

Steps:

• Trim the pork loin of excess fat and then cut into 1.5 inch cubes and put into a large freezer bag
• Mix all spices, olive oil and lemon juice in a bowl and then pour over the pork cubes
• Seal the bag and toss the spice mixture with the pork, then marinate in the fridge overnight (or a minimum of 2 hours)
• Remove the marinated pork cubes and place on metal skewers with a little bit of space between each cube
• Grill on a high heat until browned on the outside but just cooked through (don't overcook or they'll be dry!)
• Rest the skewers for five minutes and serve with lemon wedges

APPLEWOOD SMOKED PORK RIBS WITH RED CHILE GLAZE

Steps:

• Prepare the ribs by removing the thin, white skin-like membrane on the inside of the rib surface if still present (or have your butcher do it for you). Make small slashes, using the point of a very sharp knife, between the ribs without cutting all the way through. Reserve the ribs.
• Combine the onion, chiles, and seasonings in a deep stockpot and add water to fill 1/2 full. Bring to a boil over medium heat and add the ribs when the water first reaches the boil. Lower the heat and cook at a simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, depending upon the rib size, or until the ribs are soft and cooked half way through.
• Prepare the grill to medium high temperature and prepare the wood chips according to the manufacturer's instructions. Introduce the wood chips to the fire prior to the ribs entering the grill. While the grill is the best method to use for preparing the ribs, the oven may also be used to bake the ribs, however, the applewood chips should not be used in the oven! Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F, place the ribs in an oven proof baking pan, and place them in the center of the oven, liberally basting with the Red Chile Glaze. Bake for a total of 25 to 30 minutes, turning the ribs over half way through the baking process and basting with additional sauce.
• Place the ribs on the grill and liberally baste with the Red Chile Glaze, prepared ahead of time. Continue to cook of the grill for 8 to 10 minutes per side or until the ribs are very soft and flexible. Remove from the heat and serve accompanied by the glaze, red beans, and the vegetable of your choice.
• Red Chile Glaze:
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoon ketchup
• 2 red serrano chiles, roasted, peeled, stemmed, seeded (reserve seeds), and finely chopped
• Combine cornstarch and juice and mix until smooth. Place into a saucepan with the remaining ingredients and cook over medium high heat until mixture thickens. Add seeds from the chiles, and if it gets too thick, add water water.
• Note: You may want to add more vinegar or juice depending on how sweet or sour you like things. Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to a week.
• Yield: 4 cups

PAN-SEARED PORK WITH PINEAPPLE-KIWI SALSA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the pineapple, kiwi, cilantro, jalapeno, and lime juice and toss to combine. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season both sides of the pork slices with salt and pepper. Rub the chili powder into both sides of the pork. Add the pork to the hot pan and sear 2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Serve the pork with the salsa spooned over the top.

SPANISH PORK WITH BEANS

Steps:

• Mix the crushed garlic, 1 tbsp of the oil and 1 tsp smoked paprika together in a shallow dish and turn the pork steaks over in the mix to coat them on both sides. Heat a large non-stick frying pan and fry the pork for about 4 mins on each side to part-cook and brown them, then remove them from the pan.
• Add the rest of the oil to the pan and fry the onions, carrots and sliced garlic, stirring frequently for 10 mins until the veg starts to caramelise a little. Pour in the sherry vinegar, allowing it to sizzle in the heat, then add the peppers, bouillon, rosemary, any juices left in the dish from the pork, the cherry tomatoes, tomato purée, remaining 3 tsp paprika and beans.
• Lay the pork steaks on top, then cover the pan and cook for 20 mins until the pork and vegetables are tender. The pork will be cooked and juicy, but not fall apart. Remove the pork from the pan, stir in the parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice, if using.
• If you're following our Healthy Diet Plan, eat two portions of the pork and beans now and chill the rest for another day. Will keep for up to two days. To serve the second night, just reheat in a pan.

SPANISH ROASTED PORK (PERNIL)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Rub pork shoulder all over with lime.
• Mash garlic into paste in a mortar and pestle or pilon. Transfer to a bowl; mix in salt, 1 tablespoon oil, oregano, black pepper, adobo seasoning, and vinegar.
• Lift skin off the pork to 1-inch from the narrow part of the bone. Make 3/4-inch slits all over the pork with a sharp knife. Stuff seasoned garlic paste into the slits. Pull skin back over to cover the pork.
• Mix remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil and sazon seasoning together in a small bowl. Rub over the skin of the pork.
• Transfer pork to a large roasting pan. Pour in beer. Cover with aluminum foil, sealing well.
• Roast in the preheated oven until slightly pink in the center, about 3 hours.
• Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Uncover pork and continue roasting until skin is golden brown and crispy, about 2 1/2 hours. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before carving.

LOMO ADOBADO (SPANISH MARINATED PORK LOIN)

Steps:

• Cut pork into 1cm slices and add to a glass bowl
• Add minced garlic, olive oil, paprika, oregeno, salt and white wine to pork and mix through so all the pork is covered in marinade.
• Refrigerate for 1 hour minimum. (Best over night)
• To cook add olive oil to pan on a medium heat Fry until cooked through (around 10 minutes). Cooking in 2 batches might be necessary if using a smaller pan.
• Serve with fresh bread or rice and vegetables.

PORK CARNITAS QUESADILLAS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Pork:.
• Place pork, chicken broth, salt, garlic, jalapenos and onion in large pot and bring to a slow simmer. Add cumin, oregano, tomato paste, chipotle chiles, adobo sauce and chile powder to meat.
• Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until pork is pull-apart tender. Increase heat to evaporate excess liquid. Shred meat with a fork and set aside.
• Salsa:.
• Combine salsa ingredients and chill for a minimum of 30 minutes.
• To assemble:.
• Lay out tortillas and spread pork mixture on 1/2 of each tortilla. Top with corn, black beans and cheese. Fold over and brown on each side on hot griddle. Place on cookie sheet in warm oven to hold. Serve with pineapple salsa.

SPANISH PORK SHOULDER

Steps:

• Mix sazon seasoning, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano together in a small bowl.
• Rinse roast and pat dry. Separate the fat from the meat with a sharp knife, starting at the wide end and going to the narrow end; don't cut it off all the way.
• Season the inside of the fat a little bit. Make very deep slits all over the meat and rub seasoning all over, making sure it goes into the slits. Pull the fat back up and over the meat. Wrap roast with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.
• When ready to cook, remove roast from refrigerator. Unwrap and place in a deep roasting pan. Let sit for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 30 minutes. During this 30 minutes the roast will reach room temperature (total of 1 hour out of the refrigerator).
• Place roast in the preheated oven and cook for 1 hour. Reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C); cook roast until meat is tender and can be easily pulled apart with a fork, about 6 more hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).