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Spanish Style Pork
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Spanish Style Pork

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Spanish Style Pork is a flavorful meat dish seasoned with a blend of spices and herbs, typically slow-cooked to enhance its tenderness. A standout nutritional highlight is its iron content, providing 3.48mg per serving.

This dish is served in various meal programs including senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering across New York City.

Chef's Tip
For best results, serve Spanish Style Pork with a side of seasoned rice and black beans to create a balanced and culturally authentic meal.
Allergen Info
Contains soy; Healthy Heart Food Service offers soy-free alternatives for those with sensitivities.
Did You Know?
Spanish Style Pork has roots in traditional Spanish cuisine, where it is often featured in dishes like 'lechón', which celebrates the use of whole roasted pig during festive occasions.
NYC Connection
In New York City, Spanish Style Pork can often be found in Puerto Rican restaurants, reflecting the city's rich Latino heritage and the popularity of dishes such as pernil in local dining.

Popular Home Recipes for Spanish Style Pork

Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Spanish Style Pork shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.

Spanish Style Pork is a tender, flavorful dish seasoned with a blend of spices and herbs, perfect for a family dinner.

Yield6 servings
Prep20 min
Cook1 hr 30 min
Total1 hr 50 min
CuisineSpanish

Ingredients

  • 2 lb pork shoulder, cut into chunks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. 2In a large oven-safe pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  3. 3Add pork chunks and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4Stir in smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic, and onion, cooking until onion is soft.
  5. 5Pour in chicken broth and season with salt and pepper.
  6. 6Cover the pot and transfer to the oven.
  7. 7Bake for 1.5 hours or until pork is tender.
  8. 8Serve hot with your choice of side dishes.

Chef Tips

  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Serve with rice or crusty bread to soak up the juices.

Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.

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About This Item

This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.