Pabellon Criollo (Pork With Sofrito) |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 420 Minutes |
Ready In: 480 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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This comes from the Washington Post, chef Rossana Aspite Grimm. This Venezuelan dish is traditionally made with beef. It is traditionaly served with rice, black beans and plantains. Ingredients:
1/2 head garlic (roasted) |
1/4 cup oregano |
1/4 cup thyme |
1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper |
1/2 tablespoon cumin |
salt |
black pepper |
olive oil |
3 -4 lbs pork shoulder (skin removed) |
1/2 red bell pepper (cut in 1/2-1-inch pieces) |
3/4-1 cup onion (chopped) |
1 garlic (finely chopped) |
1 1/2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce |
1 tablespoon oregano |
1 tablespoon thyme |
1/4 teaspoon cumin |
1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper (or to taste) |
salt & fresh ground pepper |
14 ounces whole tomatoes (canned or coarsely chopped & juice) |
1/2 cup spanish olives (optional) |
1/2 cup chicken broth (as needed) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 240 degrees, have a roasting pan at hand.
2. Squeeze roasted garlic into a medium bowl, add oregano,thyme,cayenne,cumin, salt and pepper.Gradually add just enough oil to create a loose paste; run paste all over the meat, gently pressing it into the surface, cover rightly with aluminum foil and slow roast for 4-5 hrs.until the meat is easily pierced with a fork.
3. Uncover, transfer meat to a cutting board; reserve pan drippings. Use 2 forks to shred meat, set aside.
4. Sofrito:.
5. Transfer 2-3 Tablespoons fo pan drippings to a large skillet; heat over medium heat; add bell pepper, onion, garlic, worcestershire sauce, oregano,thyme,cumin,cayenne and salt and pepper, mix well; cook about 10 minute until onion is translucent.
6. Add tomatoes and juice, and olives (if using). Reduce heat to medium-low cook 25-30 min, stirring occasionally. If mixture seems dry add brtoh as needed. Yield should be about 2 cups.
7. Add shredded roast pork and cook for 20 min.stirring occasionally, add broth if mixture seems dry.
8. Transfer to a large serving platter; accompanied with rice and black beans.
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