Best Pork A La Steve Recipes

DAD'S BASIC MOIST PORK ROAST

Dad's Basic Moist Pork Roast image

This is the best and most basic way to ensure a juicy, perfectly-cooked pork roast every time. This recipe really requires a good thermometer -- either a $10 instant-read type or, even better, the type that pierces the meat and stays in place while connected to an outside-the-oven monitor. If you can swing that, then try your favorite marinade or rub on this recipe. Use your imagination on the rubs and marinades, but ensure you bring your roast directly from the fridge to the roasting pan -- Dad's recipe works best that way.

Provided by CHEFSINGLEDAD

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Roast Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 (3 pound) boneless top loin pork roast

Steps:

Combine oil, pepper, and salt in a bowl; rub oil mixture over pork and refrigerate while oven preheats.
Preheat an oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
Place a roasting rack in a large roasting pan; arrange pork on the roasting rack.
Roast in preheated oven until pork with browned, about 30 minutes. Remove pork from oven and reduce oven heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Allow pork to rest uncovered at room temperature for 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read between 115 degrees F (46 degrees C) and 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
Return to oven and continue to cook until pork is slightly pink in the center, 15 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Let the roast stand uncovered at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 78.6 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 367.3 mg

PORK STEW: CARNE ADOVADA

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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 4h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 dried red chile peppers
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 teaspoons salt
2 pounds cubed pork
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 tablespoons grape seed oil
1 large white onion, minced
3 garlic clove, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade, and minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
4 cups water

Steps:

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Spread all the spices (chile, coriander, cumin, oregano, peppercorns) on a sheet of aluminum foil with the edges turned up to avoid spillage and toast the spices for a few minutes. Transfer the toasted spices to a molcajete or mortar and pestle and grind together.
Sprinkle the pork cubes with the spices, covering all surfaces of the meat as much as possible. Let the pork sit covered in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
Create a beurre manie by mashing the flour into the butter in a small bowl. Set aside until needed as a thickener for the stew.
Heat the grape seed oil in a deep saute pan over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Add the pork cubes and brown on all sides. Lower heat to medium and add the garlic and onion and stir to combine flavors. Cook until the onion turns translucent, then stir in chili powder and paprika. Add 4 cups water and reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer until fork tender, about 2 hours. Add water as needed throughout the cooking process. In the last 30 minutes of cooking time, add the beurre manie to thicken. Serve hot.