Best 9 Arepas Recipe With Pork Pineapple Salsa Recipes

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**Arepas Recipe with Pork, Pineapple Salsa, and Two More Authentic Venezuelan Recipes**

Arepas, a delectable Venezuelan culinary creation, are delectable cornmeal flatbreads that serve as a versatile canvas for an array of flavorful toppings. Our recipe presents a harmonious blend of savory shredded pork, tangy pineapple salsa, and creamy avocado, all nestled within the warm embrace of golden-brown arepas.

Accompanying this main course are two additional Venezuelan gems: the ever-popular cachapas, sweet corn pancakes often served with cheese, and the intriguing pabellón criollo, a hearty and iconic dish that combines shredded beef, black beans, and rice. These recipes provide a captivating glimpse into the rich tapestry of Venezuelan cuisine, highlighting its vibrant flavors and diverse influences.

As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll discover the secrets to crafting authentic arepas, from selecting the perfect cornmeal to achieving the ideal texture. The pork filling, infused with a symphony of spices, will tantalize your taste buds, while the pineapple salsa adds a refreshing burst of sweetness and acidity.

Our cachapas recipe showcases the versatility of corn, transforming it into tender and fluffy pancakes that pair perfectly with salty cheese. And the pabellón criollo, with its layers of savory flavors and textures, is a testament to the culinary artistry of Venezuela.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary adventures, these Venezuelan recipes will guide you through the steps of creating authentic and delectable dishes. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on this exciting journey into the heart of Venezuelan cuisine.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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The fresh salsa makes this dish perfect for a hot summer night or picnic.

Provided by zorra65

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (1 pound) pork tenderloins
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
¾ teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
⅓ cup chopped red bell pepper
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a shallow roasting pan with aluminum foil.
  • Place pork in roasting pan. Combine 3 tablespoons brown sugar, mustard, and ginger in bowl; spread over pork.
  • Bake in preheated oven until juices run clear and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Combine pineapple, peppers, green onions, cilantro, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a bowl. Serve with pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 65.5 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 243.1 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

PORK WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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Not only odes this easy entree taste awesome, but it's good for you, too. A little brown sugar, ground ginger and Dijon mustard help give the moist tenderloin its incredible flavor, and the tangy salsa can be made in no time. -Nicole Pickett Oro Valley, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits
1 pork tenderloin (1-1/4 pounds)
3 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/3 cup finely chopped sweet red or green pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Set aside 1 cup of pineapple (save remaining pineapple for another use). Place the pork on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Combine 2 tablespoons brown sugar, mustard, paprika and ginger. Spread half over the pork. , Bake, uncovered at 450° for 15 minutes. Spread with remaining brown sugar mixture. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°, Meanwhile, for salsa, in a small bowl, combine the red pepper, onions, pepper flakes if desired, remaining brown sugar, reserved pineapple and juice. Let pork stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MARINATED PORK CHOP WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 teaspoon lime zest
2 limes, juiced
1 tablespoon honey
1 small shallot, chopped
1 jalapeno, chopped and seeds removed
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt
1/2 pineapple, diced and cored, juices reserved
1 tomato, diced
1/2 red onion, minced
1/2 small jalapeno, diced
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
1 lime, juiced
Salt and pepper
4 bone-in, center-cut pork chops

Steps:

  • For the marinade:
  • Blend all the ingredients in a large bowl. Place in a resealable plastic bag and add the pork chops. Marinate in the refrigerator for up to 3 hours.
  • For the salsa:
  • Mix all the salsa ingredients in a medium bowl. Taste for seasoning. Set aside for 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
  • Preheat grill to medium heat.
  • Remove chops from marinade. Grill for 5 minutes per side for a medium rare and 8 minutes for medium. Remove chops from grill and let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Spoon the salsa on top.

PORK CHOPS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup medium- or long-grain white rice
1 pineapple, peeled, quartered lengthwise and cored
1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce, plus a splash for the salsa
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 bunch scallions
4 bone-in pork sirloin chops (1/2 inch thick; about 1 3/4 pounds)
Pinch of red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Combine the rice and 1 2/3 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low and cook until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand until ready to serve.
  • Meanwhile, cut off a 2-inch piece of the pineapple and grate it on the coarse holes of a box grater into a large bowl. Stir in the ginger, vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder. Add the scallions and pork chops and turn to coat; let marinate at room temperature, 10 minutes. Rub the remaining pineapple with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder.
  • Preheat a grill to medium high. Grill the pork chops until just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Grill the scallions and pineapple, turning occasionally, until charred, about 3 minutes.
  • Roughly chop the pineapple and scallions and transfer to a bowl. Add the red pepper flakes and a splash of soy sauce and toss. Serve the pork chops with the pineapple salsa and rice.
  • Photograph by Justin Walker

AREPAS



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Arepas are small grilled corn cakes and are native to Venezuela and Colombia. They can be eaten plain or stuffed with meats, cheeses, beans and vegetables. Sugar can be added to create a sweet cake which can be used for dessert.

Provided by beckinoles

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes

Time 27m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ½ cups milk
1 ½ cups arepas flour (such as P.A.N.®)
½ cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon honey
vegetable oil
1 (6 ounce) package cooked chicken, shredded, or to taste
½ (8 ounce) package Monterey Jack cheese, sliced, or to taste
½ avocado, sliced, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring milk to a simmer in a pot. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
  • Combine arepas flour, grated Monterey Jack cheese, kosher salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add the hot milk mixture and honey; stir until combined. Let mixture sit until milk is absorbed enough for a soft dough to form, 1 to 2 minutes. Dough will continue to stiffen.
  • Form dough into 12 balls about 2 inches in diameter. Flatten between palms into 3 1/2- to 4-inch arepa patties about 1/3-inch thick.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Fry 3 to 4 arepas at a time until lightly golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Slice each arepa in half crosswise and stuff a portion of chicken, sliced Monterey Jack cheese, and avocado between the halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 266.1 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

PORK CHOP WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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Let some sunshine into your weeknight with skillet-seared pork and a spicy tropical topping.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup pineapple chunks
1/2 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 to 1 jalapeno chile (ribs and seeds removed, for less heat), thinly sliced
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower
1 bone-in pork loin chop (8 to 10 ounces)
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine pineapple, onion, jalapeno, honey, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper; set salsa aside.
  • In a skillet, heat oil over medium. Season pork with salt and pepper; dust with flour. Cook until browned on both sides and opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve pork topped with pineapple salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 34 g

AREPAS RECIPE WITH PORK & PINEAPPLE SALSA



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Get out the masarepa and Parmesan: It's an arepas recipe night! Fill 'em with these tasty ingredients for Arepas Recipe with Pork & Pineapple Salsa.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pork tenderloin (1 lb.)
1/3 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 Tbsp. guajillo chile pepper powder
1 Tbsp. annatto paste
2 cups masarepa
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
2-1/2 cups lukewarm water
1 can (8 oz.) pineapple chunks in juice, drained, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup green salsa
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cut meat lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Mix next 3 ingredients in shallow baking dish until blended. Add meat; turn to evenly coat each piece. Refrigerate 30 min., turning after 15 min.
  • Meanwhile, add masarepa and cheese to water in medium bowl; knead until mixture is well blended and forms smooth ball. Shape into 8 (3-1/2-inch) patties. Heat large heavy skillet or flat griddle on medium heat. Add patties, in batches; cook 15 min. or until crisp and lightly browned on both sides, turning every 5 min.
  • Heat heavy medium skillet on medium-high heat. Cook half the meat 2 to 3 min. or until done, stirring frequently. Repeat with remaining meat. Return all meat to skillet; stir in pineapple. Cook and stir 3 min. or until heated through.
  • Cut arepas in half, being careful to not cut all the way through each arepa. Fill with meat and remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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The fresh salsa makes this dish perfect for a hot summer night or picnic. It's great the rest of the year, though, too. -Patricia Schmeling

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
SALSA:
2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • Place pork on a greased rack in a foil-lined shallow roasting pan. Combine the brown sugar, mustard and ginger; spread over pork. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before slicing., In a large bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Serve with pork.

Nutrition Facts :

PORK WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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This is a great fast way to fix a pork loin. My family loves it. The tangy salsa is just right. This is good for big family gatherings.

Provided by Jackie H.

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 1 roast, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple tidbits
1 (1 -1 1/2 lb) pork tenderloin
3 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/3 cup chopped sweet red peppers or 1/3 cup green pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Drain pinapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice.
  • Set aside 1 cup pineapple.
  • Place pork on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
  • Combine 2 tbls paprika, mustard, ginger. Spread half over pork.
  • Bake uncovered at 450 degre.s for 15 minutes.
  • Spread with brown sugar mixture.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until meat reaches 160 degrees.
  • For the salsa combine the red or green peppers, onions, pepper flakes, pineapple and juice in a bowl.
  • Let pork stand five minutes before slicing.
  • Serve with a spoonful of salsa on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.8, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 146.6, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 21.6, Protein 24.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe ingredients: This will ensure that your arepas are flavorful and delicious.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the arepas tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Cook the arepas over medium heat: This will help them cook evenly without burning.
  • Stuff the arepas with your favorite fillings: There are endless possibilities for fillings, so get creative!
  • Serve the arepas with your favorite sauce: Aji sauce, guacamole, or sour cream are all great options.
  • Enjoy your arepas! Arepas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Conclusion:

Arepas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for any meal. With a little creativity, you can create endless variations of arepas that will please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give arepas a try!

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