Here is the recipe for a delicious braised pork leg with pineapple, like the one shown in the picture, which I almost always make at Christmas, among other reasons because my little daughter loves it:
Ingredients:
- 1 leg of pork (approximately 3-4 kg)
- 1 can pineapple slices in syrup
- 1 cup pineapple juice (you can use the syrup from the can)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- Whole cloves (optional, for decoration)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Elaboration:
1. Prepare the pork leg:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Wash and dry the pork leg well.
- Make shallow cuts in the leg, forming a diamond pattern, without cutting all the way through the flesh.
- Season the leg with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Prepare the glaze:
- In a small saucepan, mix pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey, dijon mustard, soy sauce, minced garlic and grated ginger.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly.
3. Braise the pork leg:
- Place the pork leg on a baking tray.
- Brush the pork leg with a generous layer of the prepared glaze.
- Place the pineapple slices on the pork leg, securing them with toothpicks if necessary.
- If you wish, you can stick cloves in the leg for extra flavour and decoration.
- Pour the remaining glaze over the leg.
3. Bake:
- Cover the tray with foil and bake the pork leg in the preheated oven for about 2 hours.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for a further 1-1.5 hours, basting occasionally with the pan juices, until the leg is cooked through and golden brown.
- The internal temperature of the meat must reach 70°C.
4. Serve:
- Remove the pork leg from the oven and leave to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
- Serve the pork leg with the pineapple slices and the glaze on top.
Advice:
- Cooking time: Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the pork leg. Be sure to use a cooking thermometer to check the internal temperature.
- Accompaniments: This pineapple braised pork leg can be served with mashed potatoes, salads or roasted vegetables.
Enjoy your delicious pork leg braised with pineapple!
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