Easy Haitian Griot Recipe | Haitian Fried Pork | How To Make Griot | Episode 28

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, ensuring not to cut too small as it will shrink during cooking.

Clean the pork by sprinkling 1-2 tablespoons of salt over it and letting it sit for 10 minutes.

Pour vinegar over the pork and let it sit for 2-3 minutes to clean.

Pour hot boiling water over the pork and let it sit for 5 minutes, then drain completely.

Season the pork with 2 teaspoons of salt, juice from 4 large limes, 3 tablespoons of Haitian spice blend, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, 0.5 teaspoon of complete seasoning, 0.25 teaspoon of ground clove, 0.25 teaspoon of turmeric, 0.25 teaspoon of paprika, and 1 crushed Maggie Cube.

Add 2 tablespoons of sour orange and mix the seasoning thoroughly into the pork.

Pour 1.5 cups of water into the pot with the seasoned pork.

Add 1 medium onion, 1 medium bell pepper, 3 green onions, 1 scotch bonnet pepper, 1 chopped celery stick, and 4 sticks of thyme to the pot for flavor enhancement.

Cook the mixture on medium-high heat.

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