Pork Marbella

👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️

• 2 kg pork shoulder (bone-in)

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

• 6 garlic cloves, sliced

• 6 dried chilies, deseeded and chopped

• 1 fresh orange peel, sliced into thin strips

• 1/4 cup honey

• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Pork Marbella is a classic Spanish dish known for its unique marinade and slow-cooking method. Featuring pork shoulder as the main ingredient, this dish is marinated and slow-cooked with olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, dried chilies, orange peel, and honey. The pork fully absorbs the flavors of the spices, becoming tender and juicy with a rich, layered taste that is perfectly balanced between sweet and sour. It pairs well with rice or mashed potatoes.

👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl, mix olive oil, red wine vinegar, sliced garlic, chopped dried chilies, orange peel strips, and honey. Stir well to create the marinade.

2. Marinate Pork: Wash the pork shoulder and pat it dry with kitchen paper towels. Season the pork with salt and black pepper, then evenly spread the marinade over the pork, ensuring every corner is covered. Place the marinated pork in a sealable container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

3. Slow-Cook Pork: Remove the marinated pork from the refrigerator and place it on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil to catch excess fat. Bake in a preheated oven at 160°C for 2-2.5 hours, until the pork is tender and juicy, with a golden-brown and fragrant exterior.

4. Slice and Garnish: Remove the baked pork from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. Then, slice it into thin pieces, plate, and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.

👉🏻✨TIPS

• The longer the marinating time, the more flavorful the pork will be.

• During the slow-cooking process, adjust the cooking time according to personal preference to achieve the desired texture.

• When slicing the pork, ensure the knife is sharp to cut neat and attractive slices.

👉🏻✨BENEFITS

• Pork Marbella is not only delicious but also rich in high-quality protein and essential amino acids, contributing to muscle repair and growth. Additionally, ingredients such as garlic, dried chilies, and orange peel have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, helping to boost the body's immunity.

👉🏻✨NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS:

• Pork Shoulder: Rich in high-quality protein, minerals such as iron and zinc, and B vitamins, contributing to muscle health and immune function.

• Olive Oil: High in unsaturated fatty acids, helping to lower cholesterol and protect cardiovascular health.

• Garlic: Contains active ingredients like allicin, with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that boost the body's immunity.

• Dried Chilies: Rich in vitamin C and capsaicin, promoting blood circulation and enhancing appetite.

• Orange Peel: High in vitamin C and dietary fiber, aiding digestion and improving gut health.