Haitian Fried Pork Recipe | GRIOT 🇭🇹

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.

Prepare the Haitian marinade by blending parsley, cilantro, scallions, red bell pepper, scotch bonnet pepper, garlic cloves, chicken bouillon, olive oil, vinegar, and a splash of water until smooth.

Cube the pork shoulder into small pieces, leaving the fat intact.

Squeeze lime juice over the pork and rinse it off.

Pour boiling hot water over the pork to clean it.

Add the blended marinade, paprika, salt, and ground black pepper to the pork and mix well.

Refrigerate the marinated pork for at least 1 hour to let the flavors soak in.

Cook the marinated pork in a pot over medium heat for about 35 minutes, adding another scotch bonnet pepper and thyme.

Transfer the pork to an air fryer and cook until crispy and golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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