How to Cook Haitian Pork Gravy (Fried Pork) ?

 Haitian Pork Gravy (Fried Pork)

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 1 hour

Total time: 1 hour 20  minutes

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds (900 grams) pork shoulder, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup sour orange juice (or substitute with a mixture of orange and lime juice)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced.
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and finely chopped (depending on your spice preference)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup of water
• Cooking oil, for frying

Preparation:

• Make the marinade by mixing sour orange juice, minced garlic, dried thyme, ground black pepper, paprika, and salt in a large bowl.
• Add the bite-sized pieces of pork to the marinade, making sure they are completely coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate, allowing the pork to marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
• In a big pot, warm 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
• Fry the marinated pork in batches until it becomes crispy and golden brown on all sides. Take out the pork from the pot and keep it aside.
• Add the chopped Scotch bonnet pepper to the same pot and fry for a minute to release its flavor.
• Return the fried pork to the pot and add the reserved marinade and 1 cup water. Let the mixture come to a boil, then lower the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the pork simmer for 30-40 minutes until it is tender and cooked through.
• While the pork is boiling, prepare a deep frying pan with cooking oil for frying. Heat the oil over medium-high heat.
• Once the pork is tender and fully cooked, remove it from the pot and drain off any excess liquid.
• Fry the cooked pork in hot oil until it is crisp and slightly caramelized on the edges.
• Serve the delicious Haitian pork grits hot with pickles (spicy pickled vegetables) and plantains for a truly authentic and flavorful Haitian meal.

Nutrition facts (per serving, for 4 servings):

• Calories: 550
• Fat: 30 grams
• Carbohydrates: 10 grams
• Protein: 55 grams
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 590 mg

Indulge in the rich flavors of Haiti with this traditional Haitian Pork Gravy recipe. Juicy chunks of marinated and fried pork, paired with zesty pickles and sweet plantains, create a mouth-watering dish that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Haiti.

 Enjoy this meal with family and friends!