HAITIAN PORK GRIOT AND TOSTONES RECIPE

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs offer a leaner option without sacrificing flavor.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity.

citrus juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lime juice adds acidity with a similar flavor profile.

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Zucchini can mimic the texture of fried plantains.

Cut the pork shoulder into pieces.

Clean the pork with cold water, lemon juice, lime juice, and vinegar.

Season the pork with garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, Epsy seasoning, and salt.

Let the pork marinate for 3 hours.

Place the marinated pork in a pot with water and cover it to steam until tender, about 1-2 hours.

Once tender, heat the deep fryer and deep fry the pork until crispy.

Fry the green plantains until golden brown, then flatten and fry again until crispy.

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