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Griot (Haitian Fried Pork)

3 hServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • pork shoulder (cut into large chunks)Meat1.5 kg
  • sour orange juice (freshly squeezed)Beverages120 ml
  • lime juice (freshly squeezed)Beverages60 ml
  • vinegarPantry60 ml
  • saltSpices20 g
  • epis seasoning (homemade Haitian epis)Pantry60 g
  • all purpose seasoning (homemade)Spices15 g
  • adobo seasoningSpices10 g
  • bouillonPantry10 g
  • paprikaSpices8 g
  • hot pepper sauce (Matouk's)Pantry30 ml
  • vegetable oil (for frying)Pantry500 ml

per serving

Nutrition

700kcal

Carbs
5 g
Proteins
50 g
Fat
53 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Slotted spoon

step by step

Method

  1. Clean the pork

    • Massage the pork with sour orange juice, lime juice, vinegar and salt
    • Rinse the meat, then pour hot water over it
    • Add salt to the boiling water, rinse a second time and drain
    Step 1
  2. Season and marinate

    • Season the pork with epis, all purpose seasoning, adobo, bouillon, paprika and hot pepper sauce
    • Let it marinate for a few hours, ideally overnight
    Step 2
  3. Boil until fork tender

    • Place the pork in a pot with a little water
    • Boil, stirring halfway through, until fork tender
    Step 3
  4. Fry the griot

    • Fry the pork until golden and crispy (or air fry or bake it)
    • Serve with bannann peze and pikliz
    Step 4