Flamenquínes Cordobeses - Andalusian Fried Pork Rolls
This fried pork and cheese roll is a classic tapas dish served in taverns all throughout the south of Spain. This traditional flamenquín cordobés recipe tastes amazing when served with a simple side salad, french fries, and alioli.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Marinating Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Course: Main
Cuisine: Spanish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 334.64kcal
For the Pork Roll
- 4 5-ounce pork fillets
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon juice only
- 1.5 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 pinch salt
- ¼ pound jamón serrano
- ¼ pound Gruyère cheese sliced into ½-inch sticks
For Breading & Frying
- flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- 4 ounces breadcrumbs
- olive oil for frying
Place the pork fillets between two sheets of plastic wrap, and pound them with a meat mallet to at least ¼-inch thick.
Remove the plastic wrap and place the pork in a small bowl. Add the garlic, lemon juice, parsley, and salt and marinate in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
Remove the pork from the fridge and lay the fillets flat. Cover the fillets with a thin layer of the jamón serrano, and then place the sticks of cheese end-to-end along one of the long sides of each pork fillet.
Carefully roll the pork and ham into a log around the cheese sticks, so that the pork forms the outer layer of a log. Roll each log in flour, then in the beaten egg, and then in the breadcrumbs.
Meanwhile, place a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat and fill with olive oil to a depth of ¼-inch and heat to 350°F (177°C).
When the oil is heated, fry the flamenquínes one at a time, placing them open side down in the pan. Cook each side until golden to ensure that the pork is cooked through and the cheese is gooey. Drain the flamenquínes on a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
Serve hot with a garden salad, french fries, and/or alioli for dipping.
- If you can't find jamón serrano, any other thinly sliced deli ham should do the trick.
- If you can't find Gruyère, any gooey, fondue-appropriate cheese will work in this recipe.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 334.64kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.06g | Protein: 24.88g | Fat: 15.95g | Saturated Fat: 6.93g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.55g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.95g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 128.87mg | Sodium: 1012.35mg | Potassium: 176.22mg | Fiber: 2.26g | Sugar: 2.69g | Vitamin A: 408.19IU | Vitamin C: 15.71mg | Calcium: 368.88mg | Iron: 2.51mg