Como hacer fritada Salvadoreña

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner and pork shoulder is more affordable.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat offers more fiber, while flour tortillas can be cheaper.

Cut pork into bite-sized pieces.

Season pork with salt, black pepper, cumin, and oregano.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add pork to the skillet and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove pork and set aside; drain excess oil if necessary.

In the same skillet, add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes and bay leaves; cook for another 2 minutes.

Return pork to the skillet and add water; bring to a simmer.

Cover and reduce heat to low; braise for 30-40 minutes until pork is tender.

Remove lid and increase heat to medium-high; cook until sauce thickens, about 5-10 minutes.

Stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice just before serving.

Serve with warm corn tortillas.

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