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Spanish Pork Croquetas
A classic Spanish tapas dish made with tender pork and crispy breadcrumbs.
⏱23 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground Porktender pork
- ●1 cup Breadcrumbspreferably Spanish
- ●1/4 cup Olive Oilfor frying
- ●1 medium Oniondiced
- ●2 cloves Garlicminced
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black Pepper
- ●1 large Egg
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Add the egg to the pork mixture and mix until just combined.
- 4
Using your hands, shape the mixture into small oval shapes, about 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm) long.
- 5
Carefully place the croquetas in the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- 6
Fry the croquetas for 3-4 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Using a slotted spoon, remove the croquetas from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 8
Serve the croquetas hot and enjoy!