Masitas De Puerco | Fried Pork Chunks | Cuban Recipes | Chef Zee Cooks

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork loin is often less expensive.

sour orange juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: orange juice + vinegar

Lime juice adds acidity while orange juice mixed with vinegar mimics the flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley provides a similar flavor profile, while dried cilantro is more economical.

Season the diced pork shoulder with mashed garlic, salt, Dominican oregano, and black pepper.

Add the juice of 2 sour oranges or limes to the pork and mix well.

In a large skillet, heat canola or vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Add the seasoned pork to the skillet and fry until browned.

If needed, add 1 ½ cups of water to the skillet to help cook the pork.

Slice the onions and prepare additional sour oranges or lemon for the mojo.

In a separate pan, sauté the sliced onions and diced garlic for the mojo until softened.

Combine the mojo with the pork in the skillet and continue cooking until the pork is tender.

Cooking Techniques

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