Carne Frita (Fried Pork Chunks) Ingredients: 3 pounds of pork shoulder, cut into 1 inch chunks ¼ cup of white vinegar 1 teaspoon of oregano 1 teaspoon of adobo 1 teaspoon of meat tenderizer 3 tablespoons of olive oil 5 cloves of garlic, make into a paste 1 packet of sazon ½ teaspoon of black pepper Oil for frying Directions: Rinse meat and add ingredients to the meat and marinate overnight. When ready to cook, bring the meat to room temperature. Add oil about 2” deep in a large saucepan. Let it heat up good on medium-high (about 300° F.) before adding the meat to fry in the oil. Fry the meat on medium-high heat for about 6 - 10 minutes, turning frequently, until every side is well browned and the fat crisps up nicely. Remove the fried meat to paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve with white rice and beans or arroz con gandules, tostones, slciced avocado.
Posted on: Fri, 09 Aug 2013 18:09:48 +0000