Rolling pork roll

90 min
hard
11 ingredients

Rolling pork roll

Wheel Wheel Pork Roll: History and Origin

The "Wheel Wheel Pork Roll" is a traditional dish with its roots in the home kitchens of various Latin American countries, where the practice of rolling meats with different fillings is quite common. In Mexico and other countries, it is often simply called "meat roll" or "pork roll," while in places like Colombia and Venezuela it may have similar names, though with variations in ingredients and preparation methods.

This dish represents a creative way to use pork, mixing it with spices and vegetables to achieve a juicy and aromatic flavor. Its name "wheel wheel" refers to the circular shape in which the roll is prepared, similar to a cylinder that is then baked to seal in the flavors.

Over time, this recipe has found different adaptations, using local ingredients and personal touches in each family, but always preserving the essence of a comforting dish, ideal for sharing at gatherings and celebrations.

How to Prepare Wheel Wheel Pork Roll

Ingredients:

Pork, Tomato Sauce, Egg, Green Bell Pepper, Thyme, Cornbread Mix, Onion, Celery, Margarine, Sage, and Water.

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Combine ground pork, tomato sauce, egg, green bell pepper, and thyme or sausage seasoning.

Mix lightly to combine the ingredients without overworking the mixture.

Place the meat mixture into an 8 x 10 x 1/2 inch rectangle on a flat surface.

Top with the mixture of the remaining ingredients, spreading it without going completely to the edge to allow it to seal well when rolled.

Roll it up jelly-roll style, making sure it is compact so it holds its shape while baking.

Place it on a baking sheet prepared with a little margarine or parchment paper.

Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the meat is fully cooked and browned on the outside.

Rolling pork roll

Ingredients (11)

  • Pork
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Egg
  • Green Bell Pepper
  • Thyme
  • Cornbread Mix
  • Onion
  • Celery
  • Margarine
  • Sage
  • Water

Instructions (9 steps)

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F
  2. 2 Combine ground pork, tomato sauce, egg, green bell pepper, and thyme or sausage seasoning
  3. 3 Mix lightly
  4. 4 Place the meat mixture into an 8 x 10 x 1/2 inch rectangle
  5. 5 Cover with the mixture of the remaining ingredients
  6. 6 Spread without reaching the edge completely
  7. 7 Roll it up jelly-roll style
  8. 8 Place it on a baking tray
  9. 9 Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes

Nutritional Information

Calories: 646 kcal
Protein: 133%
Carbohydrates: 9%
Fat: 41%
Sugar: 39%
Sodium: 27%

Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.

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