Griot - Haitian Fried Pork Dish Recipe

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken thighs reduce fat while maintaining flavor.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with easier availability.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers similar acidity and flavor.

fried plantains

🥗Healthier: baked plantains

💰Cheaper: sweet potatoes

Baked plantains reduce calories while still being delicious.

Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cube it.

Rub the pork with lime pieces.

Boil water and pour it over the meat to rinse it.

Season the meat with green seasoning and let it sit for at least an hour.

Boil the seasoned meat for an hour until tender.

Remove parsley, thyme, and scotch bonnet pepper from the meat before frying.

Drain the meat from the stock to avoid excess moisture when frying.

Heat oil until very hot and fry the meat for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.

Fry plantains to serve alongside the fried pork.

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