Adobo Pork Steaks With Peach Salsa Recipes

PORK STEAKS ADOBO

Steps:

• Combine the steaks with the Adobo in a shallow nonreactive roasting pan and let marinate at room temperature 2 to 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
• Preheat the grill or broiler. Lift the meat from the marinade, shaking off the excess, and season all over with salt and pepper. Cook over moderate heat, or 4 inches from the broiler unit, turning frequently and brushing several times with the marinade during the last few minutes, until slightly charred, about 10 minutes.
• Toast the chiles directly over a medium gas flame or in a cast-iron skillet until soft and brown, turning frequently to avoid scorching. Transfer the toasted chiles to a saucepan and add the vinegar and water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook 10 minutes to soften.
• Transfer the chiles and liquid to a blender or food processor. Puree until a smooth paste is formed, adding a tablespoon or two of water if necessary to thin. Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onions until golden brown, 8 to l minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook briefly just to release the aroma. Then stir in the cumin and cook another minute. Add the chicken stock and reserved chile paste. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix together the brown sugar, orange and lemon juices, tomato paste, salt and pepper to form a paste. Add to the simmering stock mixture and continue cooking another 15 minutes. Adobe can be stored in the refrigerator 1 week or frozen indefinitely.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH PEACH SALSA

Steps:

• Salsa:
• In a bowl toss all of the salsa ingredients together and set aside.
• Pork chops:
• Heat an outdoor grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Brush the pork chops with the oil. In a small bowl combine the chili powder, salt and pepper. Generously sprinkle the rub over both sides of each pork chop. Grill the chops until cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes per side. (Set 1 chop aside for Online Round 2 Recipe, Orzo Soup with Pork.) Arrange the chops on a serving platter and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
• Serve the chops with the peach salsa.

TRADITIONAL ADOBO (PORK IN VINEGAR AND SOY SAUCE)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except cooking oil in a pot and let stand for at least 30 minutes.
• Simmer covered for 1 hour or until meat is tender.
• Drain and reserve the sauce.
• Heat cooking oil in a skillet.
• Brown meat on all sides.
• Transfer to a serving dish.
• Pour off all remaining oil from skillet.
• Add reserved sauce and cook for a minute or two scraping all browned bits sticking to pan.
• Pour sauce over meat and serve.

CUMIN-CRUSTED MONSTER PORK CHOP WITH PEACH CHIPOTLE SALSA

Steps:

• Make salsa
• In medium bowl, toss together all ingredients. Transfer to serving dish and set aside.
• Prepare grill
• If using charcoal grill, open bottom vents. Light charcoal. Leaving about 1/4 of grill free of charcoal, bank lit charcoal across rest of grill so coals are about 3 times higher on opposite side.
• If using gas grill, open hood, light all burners, and set on high. Close hood and preheat 10 minutes.
• While grill is heating, coat chops
• Using electric spice grinder, pulse cumin seeds 2 to 3 times to crack. (Alternatively, place seeds on cutting board and crush lightly with small sauté pan, using gentle rocking motion.) Rub chops with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and coat with cumin seeds, pressing firmly to adhere.
• To cook chops using charcoal grill
• Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack over area where coals are piled highest for 3 to 4 seconds. Sear chops on lightly oiled grill rack directly over hottest part of coals, turning over once, until well browned, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Move chops to coolest part of grill, then cover with inverted roasting pan and grill, turning over once, until thermometer inserted diagonally into center of each chop (avoid bone) registers 145°F, about 12 minutes total. Transfer chops to platter and let stand, loosely covered with foil, 5 minutes (temperature will rise to 150°F). Serve, passing salsa on side.
• To cook chops using gas grill
• When grill is preheated, sear chops on lightly oiled grill rack, turning over once, until well browned, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Turn off 1 burner (middle burner if there are 3) and put chops above shut-off burner. Reduce heat on remaining burner(s) to moderate and grill pork, covered with lid, until thermometer inserted diagonally into center of each chop (avoid bone) registers 145°F, about 12 minutes total. Transfer chops to platter and let stand, loosely covered with foil, 5 minutes (temperature will rise to 150°F). Serve, passing salsa on side.

CARIBBEAN-SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEACH SALSA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; set aside. In another small bowl, combine the oil, brown sugar, jerk seasoning, thyme, rosemary and seasoned salt. Rub over pork., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 9-11 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with salsa.

PACIFIC ISLAND PORK KABOBS

Steps:

• TO MAKE THE MARINADE: In a large bowl whisk together the marinade ingredients.Place the pork pieces in a large, resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly. Turn the bag to distribute the marinade, place in a bowl, and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours, turning occasionally.Remove the pork from the bag, reserving the marinade. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan. Bring the marinade to a boil and boil for 1 full minute. Remove from the heat.Skewer the pork, alternating with the onion, bell pepper, and pineapple. There should be four or five pieces of meat per skewer. Allow to stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before grilling.Lightly brush or spray the kabobs with vegetable oil and season with salt. Grill over Direct Medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, turning and basing with the reserved marinade once halfway through grilling time. The pork will be firm and the pineapple pieces will be lightly charred, juicy, and just beginning to slip off the skewers. Serve warm.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.

CHIPOTLE PEACH SALSA WITH CILANTRO

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the peaches, onion, garlic, ginger, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, cilantro, and lime. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until serving.

DISAPPEARING TENDERLOIN WITH PICO DE GALLO

Steps:

• TO MAKE THE MARINADE: In a small bowl whisk together the marinade ingredients.Trim any excess fat and silver skin from the tenderloins. Place the tenderloins in a large resealable plastic bag and add the marinade. Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly. Turn the bag to distribute the marinade, place in a bowl, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, turning occasionally.TO MAKE THE RUB: In a small bowl combine the rub ingredients.TO MAKE THE PICO DE GALLO: In a medium bowl combine the pico de gallo ingredients and mix thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to stand at room temperature for about 1 hour to fully incorporate the flavors.Remove the tenderloins from the bag and discard the marinade. Coat evenly with the rub and lightly brush or spray with olive oil. Allow to stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before grilling.Grill over Indirect Medium heat until the centers are barely pink and the internal temperature reaches 155°F, 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Remove from the grill, loosely cover with foil, and allow to rest for 3 to 5 minutes before cutting in thin slices on the bias. Serve warm with the pico de gallo.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.

CEDAR-SMOKED PORK LOIN WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Immerse the untreated cedar plank in water place a weight on it to keep it submerged. Soak for 4 to 24 hours.TO MAKE THE SALSA: In a large sauté pan combine the pineapple, sugar, vinegar, lime juice, jalapeno, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook over medium-high heat until thickened, 7 to 10 minutes. (If there is still a lot of liquid left, use a slotted spoon to transfer the pineapple to a bowl and continue to cook the liquid over high heat for 5 minutes more, then pour the liquid over the pineapple.) Mix in the onions and basil. Season with salt, if desired.TO MAKE THE RUB: In a small bowl combine the rub ingredients.Trim any excess fat from the pork loin. Spread the rub over the roast and place on the cedar plank. Allow to stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before grilling.Grill over Direct Medium heat until the internal temperature reaches 155°F, about 1 hour. Carefully remove the roast and plank from the grill and loosely cover the roast with foil. Allow to rest for 3 to 5 minutes before carving. Serve warm with the pineapple salsa.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.

ADOBO PORK STEAKS WITH PEACH SALSA

Steps:

• TO MAKE THE MARINADE: In a small bowl whisk together the marinade ingredients.Brush the marinade on both sides of the steak. Cover the steaks with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours.TO MAKE THE SALSA: In a medium bowl mix together the salsa ingredients. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.Allow the steaks to stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before grilling. Grill over Direct Medium heat until the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Remove from the grill, loosely cover with foil, and allow to rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Slice the steaks across the grain into thin strips. Serve warm with the salsa.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.