Masitas De Puerco Recipe
Marinated morsels of pork deep fried until golden brown. Served with white rice, black beans and sweet plantains.
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Ingredients
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Marinated Pork
Sides
Method
Marinated Pork
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, orange juice, lime juice, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Marinate the Pork
Cut the pork shoulder into bite-sized pieces and add to the marinade. Toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for best flavor.
- 3
Fry the Pork
Heat olive oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Remove pork from marinade and fry in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
Sides
- 4
Cook the White Rice
In a pot, combine white rice and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
- 5
Prepare the Black Beans
Open the can of black beans, rinse under cold water, and heat in a small saucepan over medium heat for about 5-10 minutes until warmed through.
- 6
Fry the Sweet Plantains
Peel and slice the sweet plantains diagonally into 1-inch thick pieces. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the plantain slices until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
