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Y SALUD
F L A V O R A N D H E A LT H !
Dear friends,
Hispanics in America, although diverse in cultures, enjoy celebrations tied to
RECIPES food and family. Our heritage also brings the increased possibility of obesity, heart
disease and diabetes. Because improved eating habits and exercise can make a
Pork Tortas big difference in our family’s health, the American Dietetic Association and the
(Sandwiches) National Pork Board have developed “Sabor y Salud.” This booklet contains
healthy and delicious pork recipes for you to enjoy with family and friends.
Pork Tostadas ”Sabor y Salud” also provides cooking tips and information related to how today’s
pork can fit into your balanced diet.
Pork Chops with Sofrito I urge you to take a look at the new US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)
MyPyramid recommendations for healthy eating and exercise, which are outlined
Rice with Pork in the back of this booklet. The information is based on the latest research to help
us maintain a healthful weight and prevent health problems caused by the foods
Cuban Hash we eat. As part of your balanced eating plan, the USDA’s nutritional guidelines
recommend choosing lean or low-fat meats and poultry. Because there are eight
Caribbean Barbecue Pork
Chops cuts of pork that have less fat than a skinless chicken thigh, lean pork is a great
alternative to foods high in fat, saturated fat and calories.
Guajillo Pork Loin Chops For more recipes and nutritional information about pork, please visit
Elcerdoesbueno.com (Spanish) or TheOtherWhiteMeat.com (English).
Enjoy!
Judith C. Rodriguez, PhD, RD, FADA
Chuletas asadas en salsa barbacoa al estilo caribeño
Caribbean Barbecue Pork Chops
1 libra de carne de cerdo molida 90% sin grasa 1 pound 90% lean ground pork
2 cucharaditas de aceite de oliva 2 teaspoons olive oil
1 taza de cebolla blanca troceada 1 cup chopped white onion
2 tazas de papas cocidas cortadas en cubitos 2 cups cooked new potatoes,
de 1⁄4 de pulgada cut into 1⁄4-inch cubes
11⁄4 taza de salsa de tomatillo 11⁄4 cups tomatillo (green) salsa
1 taza de elote (maíz) congelado; 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
descongelélo antes de usar 1
⁄4 cup of cilantro
1
⁄4 taza de cilantro 1
⁄4 cup queso fresco cheese, crumbled
1
⁄4 taza de queso fresco desmenuzado
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet; add onion and
Caliente el aceite en una sartén grande a fuego medio. Añada la sauté for about 5 minutes. Add ground pork, breaking into
cebolla y sofríala por 5 minutos. Añada la carne molida y crumbles with the back of a spoon and turning frequently
desmenúcela con una cuchara. Mezcle la carne frecuentemente until browned on all sides.
hasta que se dore. Add potatoes, salsa and corn; stir and cook 8-10 minutes
Añada las papas, el elote y la salsa de tomatillo. Cocine los or until heated through.
ingredientes entre 8 y 10 minutos o hasta que se calienten lo Fold in cilantro and sprinkle with cheese.
suficiente. Remueva constantemente. Serve immediately.
Añada el cilantro y mézclelo con los otros ingredientes.
Esparza el queso sobre el picadillo. *Serve with a mixed greens salad tossed with a lime
Sirva inmediatamente. vinaigrette and queso fresco.
8 chuletas de lomo de cerdo deshuesadas 8 boneless pork loin chops, 1⁄2-inch thick
de 1⁄2 pulgada de grosor 2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cucharadas de aceite de oliva 1 cup EACH diced white onion, green
1 taza de cebolla blanca troceada and red bell peppers
1 taza de pimiento verde troceado 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 taza de pimiento rojo troceado 3 (8 oz.) cans salsa
2 dientes de ajo bien picados 1 teaspoon chili powder
3 latas (8 onzas cada una) de salsa (tipo casera)
1 cucharadita de chile en polvo Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork
loin chops and brown 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Remove from
Caliente el aceite de oliva en una sartén a fuego medio alto. pan and set aside.
Añada las chuletas y dórelas de 1 a 2 minutos por cada lado. Reduce heat to medium. Add diced onions, peppers and
Sáquelas de la sartén y colóquelas aparte. garlic; cook 5 minutes until browned and softened, stirring
Reduzca el fuego a temperatura media. Añada la cebolla, los occasionally. Add salsa and chili powder, cook 5 minutes; reduce
pimientos y el ajo. Cocine los ingredientes por 5 minutos o hasta heat to low. Return pork loin chops to pan. Simmer 8 to10
que se doren y se ablanden. Remueva de vez en cuando. Añada minutes until chops are cooked through.
la salsa y el chile en polvo y cocínelos por 5 minutos. Reduzca el Serve over yellow rice with pigeon peas.
fuego a temperatura baja. Vuelva a colocar las chuletas en la
sartén. Cueza las chuletas de 8 a 10 minutos
o hasta que se cocinen.
Sirva las chuletas con arroz amarillo y gandules (frijoles
de palo).
LEAN CUTS OF PORK
Cut Calories Fat (g) Saturated Fat (g) Cholesterol (mg)
*Al horno (roasted) **A la parrilla (broiled) Fuente: USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 17
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Source: USDA Center for Nutrition Policy & Promotion