Hawaiian Pork with Applesauce Recipe 🍍🍖🍏
Description: Dive into the tantalizing flavors of this Hawaiian-inspired pork dish, complemented by a luscious homemade applesauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or any occasion where you crave a taste of the tropics! This recipe, cherished for years, promises a symphony of flavors that will transport you to paradise with every bite.
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Pork
- Keywords: Meat, Hawaiian, Weeknight, Oven, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Canola oil |
| 1/4 | Onion |
| 1 | Carrot |
| 1 | Celery |
| 1 | Bay leaves |
| 3 | Star anise |
| 3 | Black peppercorns |
| 1 | Lemongrass |
| 1 | Vanilla bean |
| 1/2 | Ginger |
| 1 | Dry red wine |
| 2 | Cilantro |
| 2 | Mint |
| 1 | Butter |
| 6 | Granny Smith apples |
| 2 | Passion fruit |
| 1/2 | Passion fruit nectar |
| 2 | Sherry wine |
| 2 | Rice vinegar |
| 1/2 | Honey |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1381
- Fat: 88g
- Saturated Fat: 32.1g
- Cholesterol: 299.8mg
- Sodium: 861.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 46.9g
- Fiber: 6.1g
- Sugar: 29.2g
- Protein: 80.4g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Pork:
- Cut the pork into 4 pieces and roll up, tying each piece with butcher’s twine to secure.
- Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the pork on all sides until golden brown all over.
- Add the onion, vanilla bean, and ginger to the skillet.
- Sauté for 2 minutes, then add the dry red wine, chicken stock, cilantro, and mint.
- Bring to a boil, adding the bay leaves, star anise, black peppercorns, and lemongrass.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is tender.
- Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.
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Prepare the Brown Sauce:
- Skim off any excess fat from the liquid in the skillet.
- Reduce the liquid over medium-high heat until you have about 2 cups.
- Strain the liquid into a clean pan.
- Over low heat, whisk in the butter until a smooth brown sauce forms. Keep warm.
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Prepare the Applesauce:
- In a large saucepan, combine the Granny Smith apples, passion fruit, passion fruit nectar, sherry wine, rice vinegar, honey, and remaining star anise and ginger.
- Cook for 30 minutes, until the apples are tender.
- Remove the star anise and ginger, then transfer the apples and liquid to a food processor or blender.
- Purée until smooth.
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Putting it Together:
- Reheat the pork in the 2 cups of reserved stock mixture.
- When hot, remove the pork from the skillet and untie.
- Place the pork on a large serving dish.
- Ladle the brown sauce around the pork, and spoon the applesauce on top.
- Serve hot and enjoy the irresistible flavors of this Hawaiian delight!
Tips:
- For extra flavor, marinate the pork in the wine and spices overnight before cooking.
- Adjust the sweetness of the applesauce by adding more or less honey to suit your taste preferences.
- Serve the dish with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Indulge in the exotic fusion of flavors in this Hawaiian Pork with Applesauce recipe, and treat your taste buds to a culinary adventure like no other! 🌺🍴
