Leftover Pork Roast Hash
A classic old fashioned great American hash inspired by Julia Child's The Way to Cook. This is a great way to use leftover pork roast and the accompanying leftover vegetables. The key is to create a lovely tasty crust.
Yield
4 servingsPrep
5 minCook
40 minReady
45 minThe origins of pork roast hash can be traced back to the early days of human culinary experimentation, when our ancestors first discovered that combining leftover meat with other ingredients could create a delicious new dish.
This leftover meat hash is a delicious and easy way to use up any leftover meat from a roast or other meal. The combination of tender meat, crispy potatoes, and flavorful vegetables makes for a satisfying and comforting dish. Enjoy!
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup |
onions
finely diced |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
butter
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
unbleached all-purpose flour
|
|
| 8 | ounces |
pork loin roast
cooked, leftover about 1 1/2 cups, chopped |
|
| 1 | cup |
vegetables
cooked, leftovers |
|
| 8 | ounces |
potatoes
leftover cooked, diced |
*
|
| 1 | cup |
chicken broth
or milk or leftover gravey |
|
| ½ | cup |
swiss cheese
grated |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
italian parsley
fresh chopped |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
thyme
dried or fresh |
*
|
|
salt
to taste |
*
|
||
|
black pepper
fresh ground |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | ml |
onions
finely diced |
|
| 15 | ml |
butter
|
|
| 15 | ml |
unbleached all-purpose flour
|
|
| 231.2 | ml/g |
pork loin roast
cooked, leftover about 1 1/2 cups, chopped |
|
| 237 | ml |
vegetables
cooked, leftovers |
|
| 231.2 | ml/g |
potatoes
leftover cooked, diced |
*
|
| 237 | ml |
chicken broth
or milk or leftover gravey |
|
| 118 | ml |
swiss cheese
grated |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
italian parsley
fresh chopped |
|
| 2.5 | ml |
thyme
dried or fresh |
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt
to taste |
*
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
fresh ground |
*
|
Directions
Using a non-stick skillet, heat the butter over moderate heat. Add the diced onions and cook until translucent.
Add the flour and mix to form a roux. Add stock, milk, or leftover gravy and mix well. Bring up to a simmer.
Add the leftover pork roast that has been finely chopped and the leftover vegetables. Mix well.
Add the cooked diced potatoes. Mix together and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium to medium-low.
The secret to a good hash is building a beautiful brown crust that is full of flavor. We don't want to burn the bottom. It reduces the juices that form the crust.
Cover and allow a crust to form on the bottom for about 10 minutes. Stir and scrape up the crust, distributing it throughout the hash.
Repeat this at least two more times for about 30 minutes. Every 10 minutes or so, scrape up and mix the crust into the hash. We want a nice crusty texture throughout the hash.
For the final crusting, stir in the Swiss cheese, parsley, and thyme. Carefully taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
Let the mixture cook uncovered for 10 minutes, and a crust will form on the bottom. To serve: Place a plate upside down over the skillet. Carefully flip it over onto the plate and serve the crust side up.
