Pork Slices with Capers can be prepared at the last minute because they are really easy and quick, or in advance and reheated in the microwave. For this recipe, it is preferable to use pork slices with some fat marbling, from the neck part, so they remain softer. I usually use red onions as I find them more delicate, but you can use whichever you prefer or whatever you have in your refrigerator. For those who don’t like the taste of white wine vinegar, it can be replaced with apple cider vinegar, but you will likely need a little more of it.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs pork slices
- 2 tbsp desalted capers
- 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 medium red onion
- 2 fillets anchovies in oil
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- to taste flour
- to taste salt and pepper
Tools
- 1 Plate
- 1 Pan
- 1 Paper towel
How to Prepare Pork Slices with Capers
First, take the pork slices out of the refrigerator, let them reach room temperature, and pat them dry with a paper towel. Then, soak the capers to remove as much salt as possible.
Slice the onion thinly and put it in a pan to soften over low heat with half a glass of water.
Once the liquid has evaporated, add three tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, the anchovies in oil, and let them dissolve for a few minutes over low heat.
At this point, raise the heat, cook the flour-coated pork slices, add the vinegar, and the capers without their soaking water. I prefer not to salt the meat before tasting it as it might not be necessary. Personally, I never do, because I eat rather bland, and the saltiness of the anchovies and capers is enough for me.
The cooking liquid will surely tend to dry out, so add hot water but little by little, maintaining a medium-high flame. Let it cook for about 15 minutes in total after browning.
Once cooked, sprinkle with freshly ground pepper, whichever you prefer. I used a mix of different types of pepper, lightly crushed with a glass bottom.
Serve your Pork Slices with Capers hot, but they are also delicious at room temperature.
Tips, Variations, Notes, and Storage
You can store the pork slices with capers in the refrigerator for about two days, but inside an airtight glass or ceramic container.
If you have leftovers and don’t want to eat them right away, you can freeze them, but then defrost them in the refrigerator, never at room temperature. This way, you will prevent the food from being attacked by bacteria and losing all its organoleptic properties.
If you have leftovers and don’t want to eat them right away, you can freeze them, but then defrost them in the refrigerator, never at room temperature. This way, you will prevent the food from being attacked by bacteria and losing all its organoleptic properties.
