“Little bites”
redolent of Mediterranean flavors become an easy favorite for
hot appetizers. North Beach is the renowned San Francisco Italian
neighborhood.
North Beach
Pork Bocconcini
- 2 pounds boneless pork
loin, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3/4 cup cider vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon thyme
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- Place all ingredients
in a 1-gallon self-sealing plastic bag, mix well. Seal bag and
marinate in the refrigerator 8 to 12 hours or overnight.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees
F.
- Remove pork cubes from
marinade, discarding marinade. Pat pork dry with paper toweling;
place cubes in a single layer, not touching, in a shallow baking
pan and bake at 350 degrees F. for 25 to 30 minutes, until pork
is just tender and lightly browned.
- Remove to serving platter
or chafing dish and serve hot.
Serves 16.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 113 calories
Protein 12 grams
Fat 7 grams
Sodium 163 milligrams
Cholesterol 33 milligrams
Recipe provided courtesy
of Pork: The Other White Meat.
