Pork afelia is a traditional Cypriot dish made with succulent pork tenderloin marinated in red wine, coriander, cumin, and other aromatic spices, then slow-cooked until tender. This delectable dish is often served with fluffy rice or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
This comprehensive guide features three variations of pork afelia, each with its own unique twist. The first recipe presents the classic pork afelia, staying true to its Cypriot roots. The second recipe adds a delightful twist with the inclusion of dried apricots, creating a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors. Lastly, the third recipe introduces a modern interpretation of pork afelia, using a slow cooker to achieve tender, fall-off-the-bone meat.
Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, these detailed recipes will guide you through the process of creating this delightful dish. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary adventure with pork afelia.
AFELIA (PORK IN CORIANDER & WINE)
This is a Greek recipe for Pork that I copied from a magazine a few years ago. Unfortunately, I do not remember the name of the magazine. It was on Mediterranean Cooking, and I have since given it away to a friend.
Provided by Berts Kitchen Witch
Categories Pork
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Season the pork cubes with the salt, and pepper.
- Combine the coriander seeds with the wine in a large dish, add pork, and cover.
- Refrigerate for 2-4 hours, stirring once or twice.
- Heat oil in a large enough pot.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove pork from the wine marinade, and reserve the marinade.
- Brown pork, turning frequently,until well browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- Add reserved marinade back into pot.
- Add enough water to just cover the meat.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer 30-45 minutes, until meat is fork tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Taste, and re season with more salt and pepper, if desired.
CORIANDER PORK (AFELIA)
Make and share this Coriander Pork (Afelia) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Elaniemay
Categories Pork
Time 8h20m
Yield 1 dish, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix the pork fillet cubes with 100 gram rose wine, coriander powder, cinnamon, garlic, olive oil and soy sauce.
- Marinate for at least 8 hours.
- Take the meat out of the marinade and make it dry.
- Stir fry for 15 minutes until the meat is nice and brown.
- Add the marinade and the rest of the wine,
- Boil on high heat until the liquid has evaporated,.
- Decorate with green coriander.
MY FAMILY'S AFELIA (CYPRIOT PORK DISH)
Categories Pork Stew Christmas Easter Low Carb Mother's Day Father's Day New Year's Eve Fall Spring Summer Winter
Yield 4 people
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- add cubed pork to a medium large saucepan with a little more than enough water to cover the meat and a pinch of salt. (you do not want to drown the pork, just enough so that it is covered). Bring the meat to a boil. When the fat rises to top in the form of a foam skim most of it off (i prefer to leave some of the fat as it mixes back in and gives a nice flavor, but you can take it all out if you want to cut more calories) Once the fat has been skimmed to your liking, reduce the heat to low, and continue cooking until most of the liquid is absorbed and the meat starts to turn brown. You can stir occasionally to prevent meat at the bottom of the pan from burning. Once most of the liquid has absorbed and evaporated add 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and stir. Then add the crushed coriander and keep mixing until the meat gets more evenly brown. At this point you add the 1 cup of wine and stir again until most of it is absorbed. At this point remove the pot from the heat. Add the remaining tablespoon of the olive oil, stir and season with salt and pepper to taste. You can serve this either as an appetizer or a main course. If you chose to make this a main course it pairs great with another cypriot dish called Mougentra.
PORK AFELIA
Serve with hot, cooked rice. Tender, wine marinated braised chunks of pork.
Provided by Pandora
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Shoulder Recipes
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Trim the pork and cut into chunks. Put in a nonporous glass dish or bowl; cover with red wine, refrigerate and marinate for at least 2 hours.
- Remove the pork from the marinade with a slotted spoon, reserving the marinade. Dry pork with paper towels and brown in the olive oil in a heavy-based saucepan, in batches if necessary. Remove pork from saucepan and set aside.
- Pour most of the oil out of the saucepan, leaving just enough to gently saute the coriander seeds until they are fragrant. Pour in the marinade, deglaze the pan and return the reserved pork. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the liquid to a boil; reduce heat to low and let simmer, covered, for about 40 minutes or until internal temperature of the meat has reached 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). When the meat is cooked, the liquid should be reduced and thick. If it is too thin, remove the meat temporarily and reduce the sauce by raising the heat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 53.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
Tips:
- To ensure the pork is tender and juicy, use tender cuts like pork shoulder or pork loin. You can also use a slow cooker for fall-apart tender pork.
- If you don't have coriander seeds, you can use ground coriander instead. Just add it along with the other spices.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of red wine vinegar to your taste. If you prefer a milder flavor, use less vinegar.
- If you want a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry towards the end of cooking. Mix equal parts cornstarch and water to form a slurry.
- Serve pork afelia with your favorite sides. Some popular choices include rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
Pork afelia is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new pork recipe, give pork afelia a try!
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