Salt-Baked Pork in Adobo
- Ready In:
- 6hrs 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 6 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 1 tablespoon smoked sweet spanish paprika
- 1 teaspoon hot paprika (or cayenne pepper)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar (best quality)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (2 1/2-3 lb) pork loin
- 3 cups coarse kosher salt
- 5 large egg whites, beaten
directions
- Place the garlic, parsley, oregano, sweet and hot paprikas, peppercorns, vinegar, and olive oil in a mini food processor and process until a coarse paste forms. Place the pork in a glass bowl and rub the spice paste all over it. Cover the pork with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 4 to 6 hours. Let it come to room temperature before baking.
- Preheat the oven to 375º.
- Place the salt and egg whites in a large bowl and stir until evenly moistened. The paste should just hold together. If it doesn't, sprinkle in a little water.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place the pork on it. Coat the pork completely with the salt paste. Bake the pork until cooked through, about 35 minutes. To test for doneness, insert an instant-read thermometer through the salt crust into the center of the loin; it should register 155º. If it's not quite there yet, bake the pork 7 to 10 minutes longer.
- Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, tap the salt crust to crack it and lift it off in large pieces. Using a paper towel, gently wipe off any excess salt from the meat. Cut the pork into slices and serve with the Tangy Cilantro Mojo.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
TxGriffLover
Fort Worth, TX
I'm a graphic artist, living in beautiful Fort Worth, TX. Next to my love of music, cooking and trying new recipes, I am involved in animal rescue. I currently have 2 rescued Brussels Griffons, 2 foster Griffs and 3 funny parrots. I maintain a store on Cafe Press to raise funds to pay for vet bills for our rescued Brussels Griffons. Please visit our store at http://cafepress.com/griffy_rescue
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