Best Island Pork Roast Recipes

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ISLAND PORK ROAST



Island Pork Roast image

This fork-tender roast is a tempting mixture of sweet and tang, especially good when served over rice. Any leftovers, should you be so lucky, make wonderful sandwiches.&mdashHeather Campbell, Lawrence, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 boneless pork loin roast (about 4 pounds)
1 large onion, sliced
2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Cut roast in half. Place onion in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add pork. Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, teriyaki sauce, garlic, ginger, curry, salt, pepper, bay leaf and reserved juice. Pour over roast., Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°. Add pineapple during the last hour of cooking., Remove the meat, onion and pineapple to a serving platter; keep warm. Discard bay leaf. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer juice to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 976mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

PATA DE CERDO (CANARY ISLAND STYLE PORK ROAST)



Pata De Cerdo (Canary Island Style Pork Roast) image

Very popular in the Canary Islands, these roast pork sandwiches are sure to please! The meat is juicy, and tender. Perfect for a picnic!

Provided by canarygirl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 3h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 -4 garlic cloves
sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika (I like smoky)
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 cup olive oil
3 lbs pork sirloin roast (bone in, the roast should have a fair amount of fat on top)
2 -3 crusty French baguettes, sliced lengthwise
salt

Steps:

  • Using a mortar and pestle, mash garlic cloves and sea salt.
  • Once creamy, add paprika, thyme, oregano and olive oil; combine well.
  • Rub roast all over with this mixture.
  • Place uncovered in a preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven.
  • Bake 3 to 4 hours or until cooked through.
  • Remove from oven and allow to stand 15 minutes before slicing.
  • Slice into very thin slices.
  • Serve on crusty baguettes, lightly salted.

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