How to Make Garlic Pork Recipe

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.

Marinate pork with garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and black pepper for at least 1 hour.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Remove pork from marinade and add to the pot; sear until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Pour in the marinade and add thyme, bay leaves, and scotch bonnet pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until tender.

Check occasionally and add water if needed to prevent sticking.

Once cooked, remove the pork and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Serve with lime juice drizzled over the top and garnish with parsley.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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