Sizzling Guide: How to cook carne asada in a pan

If you want to eat roasted meat but don’t have an oven or air fryer at home, don’t worry. You only need a frying pan to teach you how to make roasted meat with crispy skin and juicy inside. Today, I will share with you how to cook roasted meat in a frying pan.

How to cook carne asada in a pan?

The following is a simplified version of roasted meat in a frying pan:

Ingredients

Pork 200g

A little soybean oil

Half a spoon of salt

Feeding meat 1 spoon

Black pepper sauce appropriate amount

Steps

1. Cut the pork into large slices, slightly thicker

2. Use a fork to fork the meat slices into a honeycomb shape

3. Add feeding meat and salt

4. Mix well and marinate for ten minutes

5. Brush a small amount of oil in the frying pan

6. Put the meat slices in the pan

7. Fry slowly over low heat until both sides are browned

8. Serve on a plate and drizzle with appropriate amount of black pepper sauce

Do you put oil in the pan when cooking carne asada?

Whether to put oil when cooking barbecue in life depends on the actual situation.

Generally speaking, if you are roasting pork belly, it is not recommended to put oil because pork belly itself contains oil and will produce oil during the roasting process. The amount of oil is enough to roast the pork belly in the pan. At the same time, it can also make the meat fried crispy and fragrant.

But if you are roasting relatively lean meat, such as tenderloin, beef shank meat or chicken breast meat, then I suggest brushing a layer of oil because these meats have a lower oil content. If they are roasted directly, they are easy to be burnt. Brushing a layer of oil can not only prevent the meat from sticking to the pan but also make the surface of the meat fry faster and lock in the meat juice. The fried meat will also have a tenderer taste.

How to cook carne asada in a pan on the stove?

Roasting meat in a pan on the stove is not difficult, here's how:

The first thing you need to do is choose a high quality meat, which can be a steak, pork chop or pork belly, which is suitable for frying and grilling.

The meat is then cut into pieces of suitable size and marinated for 30 minutes with salt, pepper, garlic, onion and other ingredients.

Then you can preheat the pan on the stove over medium-high heat and brush the pan with oil if you are using steak or pork chops.

Cook for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown on both sides, depending on the thickness of the meat.

Remove the meat from the pan, place it on a cutting board or plate, cover with foil and let it sit for 5-10 minutes.

Finally, you can eat according to your own preferences.

How to cook carne asada without a grill?

In the absence of a grill, you can still cook delicious barbecue. Here are several common methods:

First of all, we can use a frying pan to roast meat. First heat the frying pan, pour a little oil, and put the meat in after the oil is hot. Remember to use medium-low heat, otherwise it is easy to be burnt. Turn the meat over while roasting to ensure that the meat is heated evenly.

Secondly, the oven is also a great choice. Marinate the meat with seasonings and put it in the preheated oven. The temperature is adjusted according to the type and thickness of the meat. Generally, it is around 200 degrees Celsius. During the roasting process, also pay attention to observing the state of the meat and turn it over timely.

If you have an iron plate at home, it can also be used. Similar to the method of using a frying pan, except that the iron plate may have a larger area and can roast more meat at one time.

Another way is to use a microwave oven. However, roasting meat with a microwave oven may have a slightly worse taste, but it can also satisfy your craving. Cut the meat thinner, marinate it with seasonings, and then roast it with the barbecue function of the microwave oven.

In addition, if the weather is good, we can also build a simple "roasting platform" outdoors with stones. First heat the stones, and then put the meat on it to roast. However, be careful to be safe with this method and avoid being burned.

How to cook carne asada in oven?

Cooking barbecue with an oven is super simple!

First, you need to choose good meat, such as beef, mutton, and pork. Cut it into uniform slices or appropriate thickness pieces. Marinate it with seasonings such as light soy sauce, cooking wine, black pepper, and minced garlic for 30 minutes to 1 hour to make the meat fully flavored.

Then preheat the oven to 200 - 220℃. Lay tin foil on the baking tray and spread the marinated meat flat. Don't pile it too thick, otherwise it will not be heated evenly.

If it is thin slices of barbecue, roast for 8 - 15 minutes. For thick pieces, roast for 15 - 25 minutes. Remember to turn it over halfway. When the surface of the meat is golden brown, sizzling with oil, and the fragrance fills the room.

Finally, sprinkle some chopped green onions and sesame seeds, and it's done!

What temperature to cook carne asada in oven?

The temperature for roasting barbecue in the oven depends on the type and size of the meat.

If it is thin slices of meat, such as thin slices of pork tenderloin or fat beef slices, the temperature can be set at 200 - 220℃. This can quickly lock in the meat juice and make the slices crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Roast for about 8 - 12 minutes.

If it is slightly thicker meat, such as a 1 - 2 centimeter thick steak or pork chop, the temperature can be lowered to 180 - 200℃. Because if the meat is too thick and the temperature is too high, the outside is easy to be burnt while the inside is not cooked yet. Roasting this kind of thick meat takes about 15 - 25 minutes. Remember to turn it over halfway to make both sides heated evenly.

If it is roasting a whole chicken or a large piece of barbecue, a temperature of about 160 - 180℃ is more appropriate. Because the meat is relatively large and needs to be slowly roasted through to avoid the surface being burnt while the inside is not cooked yet. In this case, it may take 30 - 60 minutes. Check it frequently. Insert a thermometer into the thickest part of the meat. When the temperature reaches about 74℃, it means the meat is cooked.