The Ultimate Garlic Pork #TastyTuesdays | CaribbeanPot.com

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thigh

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thigh offers similar flavor with less fat.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while maintaining umami flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar adds a caramel note with lower glycemic index.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity.

Prepare the ingredients by chopping scallions, garlic, and parsley.

In a food processor, combine garlic, bird's-eye peppers, brown sugar, and salt to create a chunky brine.

Cut the pork shoulder into strips, removing the skin and leaving some fat for flavor.

Layer the pork in a glass container, alternating with thyme and the garlic brine mixture.

Pour in enough white vinegar to completely cover the pork.

Seal the container with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 5 days.

After marinating, remove the pork from the fridge and pat it dry.

Fry 3/4 pound of applewood smoked bacon in a pan until golden, reserving the bacon fat.

Cut the marinated pork into bite-sized pieces, discarding any excess marinade.

Add the pork pieces to the pan with the bacon fat and fry until crispy, ensuring to avoid splashes from the hot fat.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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