Como hacer FRITADA de Chancho | Recetas de la abuela.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken is leaner and pork belly is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley and green onions can mimic the freshness of cilantro.

Prepare the pork head by removing the skin and setting it aside for later.

Cut two large pieces of ginger and add them to the pork head.

Add garlic to the pork head.

Add large leaf oregano and cilantro to the pork head for flavor.

Chop a good amount of onion and mix it into the pork head.

Add orange and lime juice to the mixture as a secret ingredient.

Mix everything well to ensure the flavors penetrate the pork head.

Cook the mixture while keeping an eye on it until it’s well done.

Peel yucca and prepare it for cooking.

Fry green plantains in the same oil used for the pork head.

Serve the dish family-style with yucca, fried plantains, and salad.

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