Cuban Style Pork and Plantains

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs provide a leaner option, while pork loin is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is typically less expensive.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are a great source of protein and fiber, while canned beans save time and money.

citrus juice

🥗Healthier: vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Vinegar can add acidity with fewer calories, while lemon juice is a cost-effective alternative.

Clean the pork tenderloin by removing the silver skin.

If the pork loin has a thinner tail, tie it for even cooking.

In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp of olive oil, 2 large minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 and 1/2 teaspoon of coarsely ground black pepper.

Brush the garlic mixture on the pork tenderloins.

Cut the ends off the plantains and peel them.

Drizzle the plantains with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, then rub the flavors in.

Place the tenderloins on the hot grill and cook, turning once, until they are brown on the outside and still slightly pink in the center, about 18 to 20 minutes.

Place the plantains on a greased grill and cook, turning once, until tender and brown, about 7 to 8 minutes.

Transfer the plantains to a platter and the tenderloins to a cutting board, then thinly slice the meat.

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