Authentic Haitian Griot Recipe: Crispy Fried Pork Tutorial I Griot for Beginners: Quick and Easy

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thigh

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken thigh is leaner, while pork belly is often less expensive.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeño provides heat with less intensity, while serrano is more affordable.

citrus juice

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Apple cider vinegar adds acidity with fewer calories.

thyme

🥗Healthier: oregano

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Oregano offers a similar flavor profile.

Cut pork shoulder into cubes.

Add salt to the pork.

Scrub the pork with lime and sour orange juice.

Marinate pork overnight with lime and sour orange juice.

The next day, add a few slits to the thicker cuts of meat for better absorption of flavors.

Add cold water to the marinated pork, not too much as the pork will produce water.

Boil the pork for about 1 hour and 15 minutes until tender.

Fry the pork until crispy and golden brown.

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