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Fritada de Chancho

Cultural Context

Fritada de Chancho hails from Ecuador, particularly popular in the Andean region. This dish reflects the country's rich culinary heritage, where pork is a staple protein often enjoyed during festive gatherings. Traditionally served with sides like llapingachos (potato cakes) and mote (hominy), it showcases the flavors of local spices and ingredients. In modern times, Fritada has gained popularity beyond Ecuador, celebrated in various Latin American communities for its savory, crispy texture and comforting taste.

EcuadorianECmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lb pork shoulder
4 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
1 bell pepper
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium tomato
1/4 cup cilantro
2 limes
1 banana

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken is leaner and pork belly is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley and green onions can mimic the freshness of cilantro.

1

Cut pork shoulder into smaller chunks as needed.

2

Add garlic, chopped onion, pepper, cumin, salt, and juice from 2 oranges to the pork.

3

Stir and cook covered to let the meat release its juices and cook with the orange juice.

4

Prepare a salad with chopped onion, tomato, cilantro, salt, lime juice, and olive oil.

5

Once the water has evaporated, turn the pork to brown it in its own fat.

6

Add lard to help brown the pork until it has a golden color.

7

Cut bananas into slices and fry them until golden on both sides, about 8 minutes.

8

Serve the fried pork with fried bananas and salad.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingbrowningsimmeringfrying

Equipment Needed

large potskilletknifecutting boardmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

FritadaFried Pork

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