Best Pork Loin With Baked Bananas Recipes

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HAWAIIAN PORK ROAST



Hawaiian Pork Roast image

Bananas, liquid smoke and soy sauce flavor this fall-apart-tender pork roast. It's just like the kind I enjoyedat the luaus I went to in Hawaii. -Mary Gaylord, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
4 teaspoons liquid smoke
4 teaspoons soy sauce
2 unpeeled ripe bananas
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Place the roast on a 22x18-in. piece of heavy-duty foil; sprinkle with liquid smoke and soy sauce. Wash bananas and place at the base of each side of roast. Pull sides of foil up round meat; add water. Seal foil tightly; wrap again with another large piece of foil. Place in a shallow baking pan; refrigerate overnight, turning several times. , Preheat oven to 400°. Place foil-wrapped meat in a roasting pan; bake for 1 hour. Reduce heat to 325°; continue baking for 3-1/2 hours. Drain; discard bananas and liquid. Shred meat with a fork. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat with some of the juices in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

YUCATAN PORK BAKED IN BANANA LEAVES: COCHINITA PIBIL



Yucatan Pork Baked in Banana Leaves: Cochinita Pibil image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time P1DT2h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound frozen banana leaves* (See Cook's Note)
2 (4-ounce) packages achiote paste* (recommended: Recado Rojo)
6 cloves garlic
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon kosher salt
5 pounds trimmed, boneless pork butt, halved
1 cup water
Marinated Red Onions, recipe follows
Habanero Salsa, recipe follows
Serving Suggestion: steamed white rice or fresh, warm tortillas
2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
3 cups water
1 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
8 habanero chiles
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Run the banana leaves under warm water for about 5 minutes to defrost. Line a medium baking dish with the banana leaves.
  • Combine the achiote paste, garlic, vinegar, orange juice, and salt in a blender until smooth. In a large bowl, rub the achiote mixture into the meat. Place the meat in the prepared baking dish. Wrap the meat with banana leaves. Cover container and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • After meat has marinated, preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Add 1 cup water to the baking dish. Bake the meat until fork tender, about 2 hours.
  • Serve wrapped meat on a bed of steamed white rice with Marinated Red Onions and Habanero Salsa on the side. Alternatively, remove meat from banana leaves and wrap in fresh, warm tortillas with Marinated Red Onions and Habanero Salsa on top.
  • In a dry skillet, lightly toast the habanero chiles. Stem, seed, and roughly chop the peppers. Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour into a small serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

CURRIED PORK & BANANA CASSEROLE



Curried Pork & Banana Casserole image

Another of grandma's recipes that I changed slightly. This is an interesting casserole, that tastes great. Going to Grandma's was always a taste experience for us kids.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Curries

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons butter
1 lb pork tenderloin
3 -4 bananas, large, ripe
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
3 teaspoons curry, thai red (use your favorite)
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cut meat in 1/2 inch cubes and brown in the butter.
  • Slice the bananas and place in layers in the casserole pan. Place the meat ontop of the bananas.
  • Mix the curry and salt with the cream, blend well.
  • Pour the curried cream mixture over the meat and the bananas.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour.
  • Serve with rice and a nice green salad.

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