Andalusian Pork Recipes

ANDALUSIAN PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Rub tenderloins with oil. Combine the garlic, paprika, salt, cinnamon, cayenne and nutmeg; rub over tenderloins. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Place tenderloins in a shallow pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 20-27 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing., In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Serve with pork.

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

ANDALUSIAN GYPSY STEW

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Pat the pork cubes with paper towels to dry (this will enable browning). Fry the cubes of pork on all sides until nicely browned. Remove and set aside. Fry bones until the meat on them is browned. Remove and set aside. Fry the ground sausage until no longer pink. Add the onions and saute until translucent. Add the garlic and saute for another minute.
• Return the pork and pork bones to the Dutch oven and fill with water just until the meat is barely covered. Add the bouillon cubes and paprika. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for one hour.
• Add the pumpkin, beans, tomatoes, almonds, bread crumbs, and red wine vinegar. Return to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for another 20 minutes. Add the Swiss chard and pears and continue to simmer for 10-15 minutes. Add salt to taste.
• Serve immediately with crusty bread.

SPANISH ANDALUSIAN STEW

Steps:

• In a large casserole, heat the olive oil. Add the salt pork and sauté over fairly high heat for 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and reserve.
• Add the pieces of ham, pork and chicken to the casserole. Brown over high heat, then season with salt and pepper.
• Return the reserved salt pork to the casserole. Pour in the cold water and bring rapidly to a boil. Skim the surface. Add the chick-peas and return to a boil, then lower heat, cover and simmer gently for 1 1/2 hours. Add the vegetables, re-cover and continue simmering for 1 more hour.
• Season the stew with the garlic, saffron, cumin and coriander, then remove vegetables and meats with a slotted spoon and arrange on a heated serving platter. Bring broth to a boil and reduce slightly over high heat. Pour broth over meat and vegetables. Serve immediately. Serves 4 to 6.
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ANDALUSIAN PORK

Steps:

• Mix the paprika, oregano, thyme garlic and salt with the olive oil to make a thick paste.
• Spread the paste evenly over the pork, cover and marinate in the fridge, ideally overnight.
• Cut the meat into slices on the diagonal.
• Heat a griddle or large heavy frying pan until very hot.
• Cook the pork for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
• Serve at once with the lemon wedges.

ANDALUSIAN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Mix the paprika, herbs, garlic and salt with the oil to make a thick paste.
• Spread over the chops, cover and leave in the fridge, ideally overnight.
• Heat a griddle or heavy pan, cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.
• Serve with wedges of lemon.

ANDALUSIAN PORK ROLLS

Steps:

• Mix parsley and garlic in small bowl. Place pork between 2 sheets of waxed paper. Using mallet, pound pork to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut each pork cutlet into 5x3-inch rectangle. Top each with 1 ham slice. Sprinkle with parsley mixture. Starting at short end, roll up each cutlet; secure with toothpicks. Dip into egg mixture, then coat with bread crumbs.
• Pour oil into deep medium skillet to depth of 1 inch and heat to 375°F. Add pork rolls and fry until golden and cooked through, about 13 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Cut rolls crosswise into 3/4-inch-wide slices.