ADOBO HONEY PORK // A COOK NAMED MATT

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork belly is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index, while maple syrup can be more affordable.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers health benefits, while white vinegar is commonly available.

Preheat oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

Rub pork shoulder with spices and place on a rack.

Roast in the oven at 500 degrees Fahrenheit until browned.

Line a cast iron skillet with banana leaf.

Chop onion and lime, add to the skillet with pork.

Pour in water or chicken stock.

Cover with banana leaf and lid, then braise in the oven for 4-5 hours.

Shred the pork once cooked and set aside.

Prepare flour tortilla dough by mixing flour, clarified butter, warm water, and salt.

Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.

Roll out the tortilla dough into circles.

Heat a cast iron skillet with a touch of canola oil.

Cook tortillas until bubbles form, then flip and finish cooking.

Cooking Techniques

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