"Plantain and Onion Braised Pork Loin Roast is a sumptuous fusion of tender, spice-rubbed pork, caramelized ripe plantains, and sweet onions, all slowly braised to perfection in a rich broth, creating a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors in each succulent bite."
Plantain and Onion Braised Pork Loin Roast
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Prep time: 30mins
Cook time: 2hrs
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 3 pound pork loin roast
- 3 ripe peeled and sliced plantains
- 2 large sliced onions
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- to taste salt and ground black pepper
Method
Step 1
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F.
Step 2
Season the Pork: In a small bowl, mix together paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and ground black pepper. Rub the pork loin roast all over with this spice mix.
Step 3
Brown the Pork: In a large oven-proof pot or Dutch oven, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork loin on all sides until it is nicely browned. This should take about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the pork from the pot and set it aside.
Step 4
Sauté Onions and Plantains: In the same pot, add the sliced onions and plantains. Sauté until the onions are translucent and the plantains begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and bay leaf, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Step 5
Deglaze and Braise: Pour in the vegetable broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Return the pork loin to the pot, nestling it in among the onions and plantains. Cover the pot, and place it in the oven. Braise the pork for 2 hours.
Step 6
Rest and Serve: Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. This ensures the pork retains its juices. Slice the pork and serve it with the braised onions and plantains. Serve alongside something like garlic mashed potatoes, and garnish with cilantro.