Best Puerto Rican Pork A La Criolla Recipes

PUERTO RICAN PORK A LA CRIOLLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Combine pepper, garlic, oregano, vinegar, olive oil and salt in a small bowl, then rub this mixture all over the pork roast.
• Place roast in a shallow baking pan and roast, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for about 1-1/2 hours; meat thermometer should read 165 to 170 degrees F.
• Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

PUERTO RICAN SALSA CRIOLLA

Steps:

• Over medium heat, add the 2 tablespoons of oil to a large saucepan or caldero.Add the onions and peppers, stir and cook until onions are translucent.
• Add bay leaves, sofrito, culantro (if using), cilantro, garlic, olives, salt and pepper. Stir.
• Add the crushed tomato sauce and tomato sauce to the pot.Add the white wine or water. Stir.
• Cook on medium or medium low for 30 minutes. Stir every 5 or 10 minutes to make sure sauce is not sticking to the bottom of the pot.Note: You will notice the sauce thin initially and as it starts to cook, it will thicken.Done!
• Serve Puerto Rican Salsa Criolla with any of the delicious ideas mentioned in post!

LECHON A LA CRIOLLA (CUBAN STYLE PORK A LA CRIOLLA)

Steps:

• Eliminate grease excess from the pieces of pork.
• In a big refractory tray, season the pork with the sour orange juice, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper and bay leaf.
• Let marinade in the fridge for 12 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350º F.
• Take the pork out of the fridge two hours before putting it in the oven.
• Bake the pork in the marinade for 2 or 3 hours or until tender.
• Turn the pork from time to time so all sides get well cooked.
• Take out the bay leaf before serving.