Carnitas

  4.4 – 12 reviews  • Gluten Free Level: Intermediate Total: 3 hr Active: 1 hr Yield: 8 servings Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano 1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns 4 chile de arbol 1 bay leaf 1 small stick canela or 1/2 cassia cinnamon stick (see Cook’s Note) 1 head garlic, halved lengthwise 1/2 large white onion 1/4 large naval orange 3 pounds boneless … Read more

Po Campo/Pork Carnitas

  4.5 – 2 reviews  • Level: Intermediate Total: 3 hr 30 min Active: 45 min Yield: 4 servings po campo (plus additional pork carnitas) Ingredients 1 pound lard or bacon fat 5 pounds diced pork shoulder 1/4 cup iodized salt 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons dried cilantro 2 tablespoons dried oregano 1 tablespoon granulated garlic … Read more

Slow-Cooker Roast Pork Sandwiches

  4.2 – 8 reviews  • Slow-Cooker Inspired by Italian roast pork sandwiches we’ve had in Philadelphia, this weeknight version uses a slow cooker to develop loads of flavor and create meltingly tender meat. The sandwich is then quickly built with provolone, arugula for a peppery bite and Giardiniera for that extra pickle-like punch to cut through … Read more

Ajo’s Lechon Asado

  0.0 – 0 reviews  • Roasting Level: Easy Total: 5 hr 5 min Active: 15 min Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons dried oregano 2 cups homemade or store-bought chicken stock 8 cloves garlic, chopped Juice of 2 limes Juice of 2 … Read more

Bun Bowl

  5.0 – 1 reviews  • Gluten Free This dish was inspired by my trip to Hanoi and sitting on a short plastic stool on a busy sidewalk, having the most delicious grilled pork and imperial rolls over silky rice noodles. The crunch of the imperial roll with the deeply caramelized and salty pork, bright notes of … Read more

Pork Carnitas

  4.5 – 50 reviews  • Level: Easy Total: 1 hr 25 min Active: 40 min Yield: 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil One 3-pound boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 medium yellow onions, halved and sliced 2 poblano peppers, seeded and ribs removed, … Read more

Easier Porchetta

  4.4 – 24 reviews  • Roasting Level: Intermediate Total: 6 hr Active: 45 min Yield: 6 to 8 servings Ingredients 6 garlic cloves 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, more for garnish 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves 2 to 4 jarred anchovies 1/2 cup mild giardiniera, … Read more

Grilled Longganisa

  0.0 – 0 reviews  • Grilling This is a delicious version of Filipino sausage. A porky, tangy, sweet, garlicky sausage usually eaten for breakfast. The flavor of this sausage only deepens when cooked over a grill. It’s truly a labor of love well worth the effort. Level: Advanced Total: 6 hr 30 min Active: 4 hr … Read more