Tired of regular pork chops or steaks? Try these recipes

Buyers focus on freshness

Vaida Budrienė, communication manager for retail chain Iki, says that for most shoppers, pork is meat, without which they can’t imagine their menu. Unsurprisingly, on average, a Lithuanian resident eats around 50kg a year, notably more than other types of meat, according to a press release.

According to V. Budrienė, when choosing pork, buyers pay attention to its freshness and Lithuanian origin.

“Our data shows that about 90 percent. The pork that is sold in our stores is weighed. Also, we note that buyers prefer the products of Lithuanian producers. This allows us to assume that the quality of the meat is the best. Top priority for our customers, because Lithuanian products mean high quality for them, ”says V. Budrienė.

According to her, although the most purchased types of pork are bacon and shoulder, there have been recent increases in sales of minced pork and minced meat.

Bone-in pork is a less discovered type of pork

Although the most common dishes made with pork are various steaks or barbecue grilled in the garden, food expert Vilma Juodkazienė suggests trying bone-in pork cooked less frequently; it can surprise people who like unusual flavors.

“This type of pork can be a discovery for those who constantly seek to supplement their diet or adapt traditional cuisine to new food experiences. Bone-in pork is characterized by the fact that it can be produced in various ways, both in stews, combining the flavors of fruits and vegetables, as well as seasoned with oriental spices, baked in the oven, then presented with stewed vegetables ”, says V. Juodkazienė.

The food expert points out that bone-in pork tried in new dishes can surprise the palate of the most picky eaters. Also, as V. Juodkazienė says, preparing this meat is easy, it does not require exceptional skills in the kitchen.

The food expert suggests trying some simple bone-in pork recipes.

Roast pork with ginger

Will need:

500 g bone-in pork
2 v. š. intended ginger
1 a. š. black pepper
6 v. š. Petroleum
3 V. š. lemon juice
1 a. š. you go out
1 onion

Preparation

Grate the onion first. In a separate bowl, pour the grated ginger, oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and grated onion. Stir everything. Rub the resulting mass into the meat and let it marinate for an hour or more. Bake the meat in a preheated 200 degree oven for about an hour, until the meat is golden brown and tender. Serve with fresh or baked vegetables.

Pork with bamboo shoots and pineapple

Will need:

250 g bone-in pork
150 g canned pineapple
100g canned bamboo shoots
150 g of rice
4-5 years š. tomato sauce (sharpness – to taste)
1 v. š. honey

Preparation

Cut the pork into pieces and fry in a pan with oil. At that time, cook the rice in a pot, add salt to taste. At the end of the meat, add the cooked rice, canned pineapple, bamboo shoots. Also add a few tablespoons of tomato sauce, a tablespoon of honey and sauté for a few minutes until all the flavors are mixed.