pork roast wrapped in banana leaves a la crockpot

sandy0225 · 07-22-2008, 03:19 PM

1 2 or 3 pound pork roast, I used sirloin roast
1 large onion sliced
1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 minced clove garlic
1 sliced tomato
2 small sweet banana peppers and 1/4 t ground red pepper
or 2 of your favorite hot peppers (or more for hotter) sliced into rings or strips
juice of one lime
salt and pepper to taste
4 med or two large banana leaves, I used ice cream this time because I had them

lay out the leaves in the sun for a couple of hours to wilt slightly, they wrap up easier that way.

If you use medium leaves, Lay two leaves overlapping slightly on the table and lay the roast on the leaves. If you're using large ones, just use one leaf. Season the roast well with the salt and pepper. Layer the onion, then the tomato, garlic, peppers and sprinkle the oregano and cumin on top. Squeeze the lime on top over all.
Wrap the banana leaves over the roast to make a packet then lay out the other two leaves and wrap it the other way to make it securely sealed. Put it in the crockpot and cook it for 8 hours on low or 4 on high. Remove from crock pot and rest it for 15 minutes, then slice or shred meat. Serves 4-6.
Serve with tortillas, salsa, avacado or guacamole, sour cream and your fave hot sauce. I'm sure this would be even better grilled but I was too lazy.

stumpy4700 · 07-22-2008, 04:37 PM

What is the flavor difference with the leaves vs without them....or is it just containing the juices to keep it moist?

damaclese · 07-22-2008, 06:58 PM

thanks sandy being a chef it sounds delish and just as soon as my Ice Creams are big enugh to get leafs im going to try this if i serve it to any one all make sure to give you credit K!

momoese · 07-22-2008, 08:34 PM

This does sound really good but I am also wondering why the need for the leaves in a crock pot? It's my understanding that the leaves are generally used as a makeshift container for cooking in a pit where you need to contain the food and keep the moisture in.

I have had tamales that were wrapped in banana leaves but I think it was just for looks as normally they are wrapped in corn husks.

island cassie · 07-22-2008, 10:28 PM

In my experience the banana leaves give a slightly smokey taste (best I can describe it) - never used them in a crock-pot though.

Cassie

sandy0225 · 07-23-2008, 12:18 PM

The reason for the leaves--I had them available.
I sent a large ice cream banana out and had to cut it practically in half to ship it so I had all the leaves. I know it'd probably be even better on the grill but I was lazy and too busy to cook it that way.
The leaves did give it a little different flavor. It was really good!The crock pot cooking made the leaves turn a brownish khaki color, and it had a brownish juice in with the meat juices that was really good. The clean up was easy too because the crockpot was still pretty clean. I'd have to give this a thumbs up! We shredded the meat with the veggies and ate it with tortillas, sour cream, fresh tomatoes, fresh onions and fresh jalapenos.

CookieCows · 07-23-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sandy0225

The reason for the leaves--I had them available.
I sent a large ice cream banana out and had to cut it practically in half to ship it so I had all the leaves. I know it'd probably be even better on the grill but I was lazy and too busy to cook it that way.
The leaves did give it a little different flavor. It was really good!The crock pot cooking made the leaves turn a brownish khaki color, and it had a brownish juice in with the meat juices that was really good. The clean up was easy too because the crockpot was still pretty clean. I'd have to give this a thumbs up! We shredded the meat with the veggies and ate it with tortillas, sour cream, fresh tomatoes, fresh onions and fresh jalapenos.

We're going to be having this for dinner real soon!! It will be our first meal cooked in banana leaves!

Deb

Chironex · 08-07-2008, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by damaclese

thanks sandy being a chef it sounds delish and just as soon as my Ice Creams are big enugh to get leafs im going to try this if i serve it to any one all make sure to give you credit K!

Ahem......Chef Pauly, I want to be on that list when you cook this. But does a Chef use a crock pot? Just wondering....lol

damaclese · 08-07-2008, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chironex

Ahem......Chef Pauly, I want to be on that list when you cook this. But does a Chef use a crock pot? Just wondering....lol

i wouldint just becaus im freeked out about leaving any thing cooking having lived throw a vary devastating fire which took off the intiere 4000squf top of my house when i was 8 years old
but i dont see why a chef wouldint ues them its all about the spice! lol

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