Masitas De Puerco Recipe Video
Masitas de puerco is a typical Cuban dish. Traditionally the pork chunks are deep fried deep in oil. They are great as an appetizer or even a main course served with rice, black beans and baked plantains. To make my healthier version, I use boneless pork loin roast and grill them kabob-style instead of deep frying. You can also make them on a stove top grill.
Ingredients
* 2 pounds of boneless pork tenderloin, (trim excess fat) cut into 1″ cubes
* 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
* 1 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1 teaspoon cumin
* salt & pepper to taste
* 3/4 cup Naranja Agria or (substitute 2 parts lemon to 1 part orange juice)
* 1 medium onion, peeled and thinly sliced
* 1 lime, cut into wedges
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
Place pork tenderloin in an re-sealable plastic bag.
Make the Mojo: In a small bowl, whisk together the naranja agria, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. Pour over the pork loin in the plastic bag. Seal bag, refrigerate for minimum 1 to 2 hours.
Preheat the grill to high heat. Thread the pork chunks unto the metal skewers. Grill the pork for 8 to 10 minutes turning frequently, until browned and the center of the pork is no longer pink.
In the meantime, add oil to non-stick fry pan and sauté the onion till just translucent. Set aside.
Remove the pork from the metal skewers and transfer to a serving platter. Top with the sautéed onions and squeeze lime juice over the top. Serve immediately.
Makes 6 servings
This video is produced by Fitcoach2007. Check out thehungrycuban for more interesting food recipes and cooking videos.
Make the Mojo: In a small bowl, whisk together the naranja agria, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. Pour over the pork loin in the plastic bag. Seal bag, refrigerate for minimum 1 to 2 hours.
Preheat the grill to high heat. Thread the pork chunks unto the metal skewers. Grill the pork for 8 to 10 minutes turning frequently, until browned and the center of the pork is no longer pink.
In the meantime, add oil to non-stick fry pan and sauté the onion till just translucent. Set aside.
Remove the pork from the metal skewers and transfer to a serving platter. Top with the sautéed onions and squeeze lime juice over the top. Serve immediately.
Makes 6 servings
This video is produced by Fitcoach2007. Check out thehungrycuban for more interesting food recipes and cooking videos.
Editors Review
This Cuban favorite is certainly god send. After all, what could be a better, simpler way to jazz up pork tenderloins then throwing together drool-worthy ingredients to cook up a quick pork recipe. However, if you are bothered about the extra calories, then this trimmed-down pork recipe by Juan Montalvo will surely let you indulge sans any guilt.Chef
