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Spanish Pork Main Course Recipes

The Spanish love pork and prepare it in lots of different ways, so there are many great Spanish pork recipes. Pork sausages such as "chorizo" and "morcilla" are included in many soups, stews and casseroles to add flavor and spice.
Spicy Spanish Pork Loin Recipe - Lomo Adobado
Pork is one of the most popular foods in Spain, eaten as an appetizer or main course. This "lomo adobado" is tasty and juicy. It's also easy and requires only a few ingredients. The pork marinates for at least 1 hour, but preferably overnight. Fry quickly in a pan and "listo!" or ready!
Garbanzos with Chorizo and Peppers Recipe - Titos de Gamonal
Garbanzos are cooked with red peppers, chorizo and paprika, making a rich and filling soup. "Titos" are a legume that is similar to garbanzos and were commonly eaten a century ago when other beans weren’t available. This traditional dish is prepared in the Gamonal neighborhood of Burgos on St. Anthony’s feast day in January.
Cocido Madrileño - Madrilene Stew
Stews or cocidos, as they are called in Spanish are typical main dishes in Spain. They have lots of flavor and include meats, sausage and beans.
Fabada Asturiana - Asturian Bean and Sausage Casserole
"Fabada Asturiana" is a typical and very traditional dish from Asturias, made with beans, sausage, ham, meat and tomatoes. It is a perfect dish for winter, satifying and warming.
Black-Eyed Peas with Tomato Sauce - Carillas con Tomate
If you aren't from the South, you've probably never tried black-eyed peas. Well, here's your chance! Black-eyed peas are delicious when prepared with Spanish chorizo and tomato sauce.
Pasta in Chorizo and Tomato Sauce - Macaroni en Salsa de Tomate con Chorizo
Although Italy is known for pasta dishes not Spain, macaroni, penne and spaghetti are often eaten in Spanish homes with a typically Spanish twist to the sauce – Spanish chorizo sausage and Spanish smoked paprika. A quick main course, the chorizo makes it very tasty.
Chuletas de Cerdo con Ajo, Pimientos y Brandy
A simple recipe, yet so delicious. Lean pork chops, sauteed with garlic, red peppers and brandy. This dish is great as a main course for winter dinners.
Cochinillo Asado - Roast Suckling Pig
"Cochinillo Asado" or Roast Suckling Pig is one of the most typical dishes in the cuisine of Castilla. The city of Segovia is famous for this dish, where the pigs are roasted until the meat is so tender that it is cut with plates! "Cochinillo Asado" is eaten everywhere - from the smallest village to the largest cities and practically has a cult following!
Chuletas de cerdo a la madrilena - Pork chops a la Madrilene
Learn to make this recipe for moist and juicy pork chops smothered in garlic, onions and olive oil. It is a simple and easy recipe that is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Simple Fabada Asturiana - Simple Asturian Bean and Sausage Casserole
"Fabada Asturiana" is a typical dish from Asturias, made with beans, sausage, ham, meat and tomatoes. If you don't have the time or all the ingredients, try this simplified "fabada" recipe, which does not require overnight soaking, takes half the cooking time and only a few ingredients.
Lomo de Cerdo Relleno de Higos - Pork Loin Stuffed with Figs
Although Lomo de Cerdo Relleno de Higos (Pork Loin Stuffed with Figs) is actually not complicated to make, it is a very attractive and tasty dish. Make a simple bread and fig stuffing and roast the pork loin. It makes a wonderful main course for a holiday or any day.
White Beans with Chorizo - Alubias Blancas con Chorizo
White Beans with Chorizo is a quick and easy dish for those nights when you don't have a lot of time or energy. Since the recipe uses canned white kidney beans, most of the work is done for you. So, it's a perfect dish for beginner cooks as well. White beans combine well with the Spanish chorizo, onions, garlic and pepper to make a tasty and satisfying main course, ready in about 20 minutes.
Pork Loin with Mushrooms Recipe - Lomo con Champinones
Pork loin smotohered in mushrooms, onions carrots with white wine makes a delicious main course. If you are looking for a tasty, yet simple main course, this is perfect.
Spanish Pork Loin and Chorizo Recipe – Lomo con Chorizo
Fresh boneless pork loin chops combined with Spanish chorizo sausage, onion, garlic, tomatoes and white wine to make a tasty, uncomplicated main course for your next Spanish dinner.
Spanish Garbanzo & Chorizo Stew Recipe - Cocido de Garbanzo y Chorizo
A "cocido" in Spain is a stew, generally made with pork, beans, cabbage and sausage, and served in 2-3 courses. Our "cocido" recipe is simplified quite a bit by reducing the list of ingredients to garbanzos, chorizo, pork, garlic and cabbage. It is a warm and satisfying main course for cool autumn and winter nights.

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