Recipe
Pork secreto over roasted pumpkin
Golden pork secreto in a stew with garlic and tomato, served on a bed of roasted pumpkin. A simple, juicy, and elegant dish for two.
- Preparation1 h 10 min
- Cooking40 min
- Total time1 h 50 min
- Servings2 servings
- DifficultyEasy
Pork secreto is a cut that is becoming popular in professional kitchens and is gradually making its way into homes. Cubans are consumers of pork par excellence, so this dish fits us perfectly.
It is a simple recipe to make, and with very few resources you will surprise your guests.
Ingredients
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For the secreto
For the side dish
Method
- Season the pieces of pork secreto with salt and pepper, and add cumin and garlic powder to your taste. Let them rest one hour in the refrigerator.
- Prepare the side dish following our roasted pumpkin recipe. When you put it in the oven, start cooking the secreto.
- In a stew pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the pieces of secreto, the whole garlic cloves, and the tomato, which will provide juice and an acidic touch.
- Brown the meat on both sides. Then cover the stew pot leaving a space for steam to escape and lower the heat.
CiberCuba - When the roasted pumpkin is ready, cut it into cubes and distribute it equally in each plate. Spread it in the center to form a bed where the secreto will go.
CiberCuba - Check the doneness of the meat: it takes about 35 minutes to reach its ideal point, although this depends on each piece. When it is to your liking, remove it and place it on a cutting board.
- Cut the secreto into crosswise slices, paying attention to the direction of the grain of the meat. Try not to disarrange the pieces so that the plating remains elegant.
CiberCuba - Place each piece of secreto over the pumpkin bed and add a touch of color to finish. If you wish, baste it with the sauce left in the stew pot. Enjoy!
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