Simple Pork pepper roast
Pork pepper roast is a dish that features pork marinated in a blend of spices, primarily highlighted by black pepper. The marinated pork is then cooked until it reaches a tender and succulent consistency. It is known for its bold and spicy profile, with the pepper providing a prominent kick to the dish. It is paired with rice, bread, or other accompaniments.
Ingredients
- I kg pork
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp chilly powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp fennel powder
- 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- Salt to taste
- A few tablespoons of water
- 1 no. big onion finely sliced
- 2 -3 tbsps freshly ground pepper adjust to your spice preference
- Juice of half lemon
- A few sliced coconut pieces optional
- A few curry leaves
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- Coriander leaves to garnish
Instructions
- Add the pork to a pressure cooker and marinate it with turmeric powder, coriander powder, chilly powder, garam masala, fennel powder, ginger-garlic paste, a few tablespoons of water, salt and cook for 4 whistles.
- As the pork cooks it leaves plenty of water.
- Heat oil in a cast iron pan, add the coconut slices and roast until it turns light brown.
- Add the sliced onions and saute till it becomes soft and translucent.
- Now add the cooked pork along with the water and combine everything well.
- Allow the water to evaporate and add freshly ground pepper and mix.
- Let the pork simmer until all the water evaporates.
- Taste and adjust the salt and spice level at this point, adding more pepper if you like it spicier.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, add curry leaves, a few tsps of coconut oil and roast it in a simmer flame for a wonderful aroma and flavour.
- Finally, squeeze the juice of half a lemon and combine everything well.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and a tsp of coconut oil.
- Serve the delicious Pork Pepper Roast with steamed rice, roti, puttu or bread. Enjoy this flavourful dish!
Notes
If you like the consistency to be semi-gravy, add more onions and skip the roasting step.