The 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 stay tender. I usually use red onions because I find them more delicate, but you can use whichever you prefer or have in the fridge. For those who do not care for the taste of white wine vinegar, it can be replaced with apple cider vinegar, but you will definitely need a little more.
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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 tablespoons desalted capers
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 medium red onion
- 2 fillets anchovies in oil
- 3 tablespoons 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 come to 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 place it in a pan to soften over low heat with half a cup 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, increase the heat, cook the previously floured 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. For my taste, I never do because I like it quite bland, and the salt from the anchovies and capers is enough for me.
Surely the cooking liquid will tend to dry up, then add hot water but little by little, keeping the heat on medium-high. Let it cook in total, after browning, for about 15 minutes.
When it’s finished cooking, sprinkle with freshly ground pepper, whichever you prefer. I used a mix of various types of pepper, lightly crushed with the bottom of a glass.
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 fridge for about two days, but inside an airtight glass or ceramic container.
If there are leftovers, and you don’t want to consume them immediately, you can freeze them, but then thaw them in the fridge, never at room temperature. This way you will prevent the food from being attacked by bacteria and losing all its organoleptic properties.
If there are leftovers, and you don’t want to consume them immediately, you can freeze them, but then thaw them in the fridge, never at room temperature. This way you will prevent the food from being attacked by bacteria and losing all its organoleptic properties.
