Are you in charge of the main dish for Christmas dinner and still don't know what to prepare? This task will be much easier with the help of the Kitchen Guide. How about a special recipe for pork leg with a crispy crust? Made with stale bread, the crust guarantees the crunchiness of this delicious dish. The marinade for the meat is what gives it its flavor and juiciness! This combination is perfect and will make your family's mouth water. Don't forget to try it, the result is irresistible!
Check out the step by step below:
Pork leg with crispy crust
Time: 1h30 (+6h30 rest)
Performance: 8 servings
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
1 piece of boneless leg of pork (approximately 2kg)
2 cups (tea) of orange juice
3 cloves of minced garlic
1 chopped onion
2 tablespoons of honey
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup (tea) of water
2 tablespoons of butter
300g of mini onions cut in half
1 tablespoon of sugar
Sliced chives for garnish
Crust:
4 tablespoons melted butter
3 loaves of stale French bread, grated
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon of dried fine herbs
Preparation method:
Place the ham in a bowl, add the orange juice, garlic, onion, honey, salt, pepper and water. Cover and let rest for 6 hours in the refrigerator, turning halfway through.
Place the leg of pork in a baking dish, strain the marinade, pour over the meat and cover with aluminum foil. Bake in a preheated oven at medium temperature for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Remove the aluminum foil and drain some of the marinade. Cover the leg of pork with the mixed crust ingredients, pressing to secure, and return to the oven for another 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
Separately, heat a frying pan with the butter until it melts, add the onion and fry over low heat for 5 minutes. Add the sugar and fry until caramelized.
Remove the leg from the oven, transfer to a serving dish and serve with onion sprinkled with sliced chives.
Fitness Version of Pork Leg with Crispy Crust
For a healthier version, replace the butter with olive oil or coconut oil in the crust. Also, opt for whole-grain bread instead of French bread, as it is higher in fiber and has a lower glycemic index. To reduce the sugar content, use organic honey or even a little stevia when caramelizing the onions.
Extra tip: Add roasted vegetables, such as carrots, squash, or broccoli, around the pork leg in the dish. They will absorb the flavors of the marinade and make the dish even more nutritious.
How to Make Money with the Original Recipe
This recipe for pork leg with a crispy crust can be an excellent opportunity to generate income. How about starting a frozen gourmet meal business? Many people are looking for sophisticated dishes for special occasions, such as Christmas dinners, but don’t have the time or skills to prepare them. You can offer ready-made kits with the ham already seasoned and the crust separated, accompanied by simple instructions for the final preparation.
Another idea is offer workshops or online courses teaching you how to prepare this and other special recipes. Platforms like Hotmart, Udemy or even YouTube can be great tools to monetize your knowledge.
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