CUBAN SHREDDED PORK

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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.

Provided by ZIBBLER

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 1h45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ pounds boneless pork chops
1 pint water to cover
1 lime, juiced
1 sprig fresh thyme
8 black peppercorns
1 tablespoon garlic powder, or to taste
1 tablespoon onion powder
salt to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
1 lime, juiced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 43.4 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 103.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

ashiq ahsan
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Amazing!


Zama Amanda
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This was the best Cuban shredded pork I've ever had!


carolyn young
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Cuban food. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


anup limbu
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I made this for a party and everyone loved it! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement.


Sanjaya Thotagamuwa
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This was my first time making Cuban shredded pork and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and the meat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was very flavorful.


Nidal Sleem
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I'm not a huge fan of pork, but I really enjoyed this dish. The meat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was very flavorful.


Demelashmekonnen Yesuf
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Cuban food. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


kuku lali
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This was the best Cuban shredded pork I've ever had! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Gurwinder Sangha
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This recipe was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it turned out much better.


Iselda Haka
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork turned out very dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Posher Nnadi
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This was my first time making Cuban shredded pork and it turned out great! The meat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mehadi Abrahim
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. The pork is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious.


oskkarsoxx
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This recipe was a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The pork was tender and juicy, and the sauce was very flavorful.


NASIR RA
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I made this for a party and everyone loved it! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement.


Abubakar Junejo
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This was a great recipe! Easy to follow and the pork turned out delicious. I would definitely recommend it.


Daud Afridi
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I'm not a huge fan of pork, but I really enjoyed this dish. The meat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was very flavorful.


Abdur Rahim Ansari
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork was fall-apart tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it with rice and beans and it was a delicious meal.


Ali Ausgur
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork turned out amazing! It was so easy to make and the flavor was incredible.


Chisha Chitalu
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This Cuban shredded pork was a hit at my dinner party! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.