Cuban Shredded Pork
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Recipe Summary Cuban Shredded Pork
This is a popular Cuban pork dish known as Lechon Asado. My version is a shortcut. The pork is simmered in a broth until tender, then shredded. It's traditionally served with black beans and rice.
Ingredients | Leftover Pulled Pork Recipes Low Carb1 ½ pounds boneless pork chops1 pint water to cover1 lime, juiced1 sprig fresh thyme8 black peppercorns1 tablespoon garlic powder, or to taste1 tablespoon onion powdersalt to taste2 tablespoons olive oil1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced1 lime, juiced¼ cup chopped fresh cilantroDirectionsIn a large saucepan, combine water, juice of one lime, thyme sprig, peppercorns, garlic powder, onion powder and salt. Bring mixture to a boil. Add pork chops, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until meat is very tender. Add more water as necessary to keep chops covered.Turn off heat and let the chops rest in the broth for 30 minutes. Remove chops from broth and shred, removing excess fat; set aside.In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shredded pork and fry until it is almost crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and continue to cook until the onion is just tender yet slightly crisp, about 10 minutes more. Add the juice of one lime, mix though and toss with cilantro. Serve and enjoy.Info | Leftover Pulled Pork Recipes Low Carbprep:
1 hr 30 mins
cook:
15 mins
total:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
4 to 6 servings
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