15 Mouth-Watering Spanish Pork Recipes In 2022
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- 06 May 2022
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From the tip of the north to the south facing the Mediterranean, you will find that different Spanish communities will cook pigs in their unique way. This diversity helps the country become a must-travel destination for many pork lovers around the world.
To help you explore more delectable food from Spain, I’ve made a list of incredible pork-based Spanish specialties. These are quite simple to make, but the result will blow you away. Sounds great? Let’s get right in then!
The Creative World Of Spanish Pork-Based Dishes
The entries below contain some of the most beloved Spanish recipes. You can find many varieties, from soups to sandwiches and even rice dishes. This will help mealtimes become more delectable, for yourself and your family.
1. Spanish Pork Chops (Pork Chops A La Madrilene)
Pork chop is a cut of meat from the loin, which is a part near the spin of a pig. This cut is very lean with little fat. However, it’s still popular across many countries due to being affordable. With the correct method, you can make pork chop into a delightful meat plate.
That’s why I’m showing you how the Spaniards from Madrid make their version. First, you have to get pork chops, aromatics, and seasoning. Mix the aromatics and seasoning in a bowl. Then, marinate the pork chops with the mixture before grilling in a pan.
When the outside of the pork chops starts caramelizing, take the meat out and plate them with the cooked mixture. If you marinate the meat correctly, the essence of both the aromatics and seasoning will penetrate into the meat, creating a very deep flavor.
2. Spanish Ham Croquette (Croquetas De Jamón Serrano)
While Croquette is a French creation, it has made quite a mark within Spain for so many generations. One of the most popular snacks within Spain is actually Croquetas De Jamón Serrano, or simply Serrano Ham Croquette.
First, you have to make Bechamel sauce, the binder that keeps the Croquetas together. Mix flour, butter, and milk on a heated pan to thicken it. Next, saute the chopped-up Serrano ham until it turns brown. Then, you add the ham to the sauce and refrigerate it for a few hours.
When the mixture turns solid, shape them into small rectangles. Coat them with egg batter and bread crumbs before deep-frying. When these Croquetas turn golden, take them out and enjoy. You will not regret a single bite of the creamy sauce and the salty ham.
3. Spanish Pork With Beans
Spanish Pork With Beans is the ever-reliable specialty that you can make to fight off a cold winter month. Not only is this one simple, but the nutrients will also give you a big boost to keep you active for a long time.
The ingredients for this dish are pork shoulders, vegetables, and all-purpose flour. The first step is to coat the pork shoulders with flour, and then saute them in a pot. Next, you add the onions and stir a bit before adding the vegetable stock, season to taste.
Continue to simmer the stew until the meat turns tender. Finally, you can add beans and red peppers. Thanks to the flour coating the pork, the broth is thick and flavorful. The seasoning also blends well with the meat juice.
4. Spanish Pork Stew With Rice
Another type of Spanish comfort stew that I want to show you is the Spanish Pork Stew With Rice. Despite being a western country, Spanish cuisine utilizes a lot of rice in its cooking, probably due to influences from Middle Eastern culture.
The recipe requires pork shoulders, sherry wine (a type of enhanced wine), and white rice. First, cut the pork shoulders into chunks and season them. Next, cook the pork in a pot with sherry and aromatics. In the meantime, prepare the rice with saffron to get a nice yellow.
When the meat becomes tender, you scoop the stew into a bowl and add the rice. The result is a steaming bowl of rice and stew for you. The rice soaks up the broth nicely to increase the meat’s savoriness.
5. Spain Pork & Sausage Casserole
When it comes to stew and casserole, there is not much of a difference aside from which method you use to cook. Stewing is when you use the stovetop while making a casserole means you have to bake in an oven.
In this entry, I will show you a Spanish-inspired casserole with pork chops and Chorizo (spicy pork sausage). First, season the pork chops and cook them. Then, remove them and cook the Chorizo with onion. After that, add the pork chops back, and pour in wine and tomatoes.
Bake until the pork chops turn tender by testing with a fork. The final thing to do is to serve. Thanks to the seasoning, the pork chops are very fragrant. Not only that, the broth from both wine, tomatoes, and meat juice is sweet and flavorful. Read More...
