Masas De Puerco (Cuban Fried Pork)

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 11
Classic Masas De Puerco (Cuban Fried Pork) recipe for a mouthwatering dinner
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Ready In

2 h

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 lbs boneless pork shoulder ( Boston butt )
1/4 cup vegetable oil
salt and pepper , to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons ground oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons garlic , minced
2 cups orange juice
1 bottle beer
vegetable oil , for frying

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
650
Sugar
7g
Fat
48g
Masas De Puerco (Cuban Fried Pork) is a classic comfort food in Cuba that is popular among locals and tourists alike. The dish is made of tender pieces of pork shoulder seasoned with flavorful spices and citrus, slow-cooked in beer and orange juice, and then deep-fried until crispy golden brown. It is often served with rice and black beans for a balanced and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.Cut the pork shoulder into 2-inch pieces and season with salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, and minced garlic.
2.In a large pot, heat 1/4 cup of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned pork to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
3.Add orange juice and a bottle of beer to the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 and ½ hours.
4.Remove the pork from the pot, shred it with a fork, and discard any large pieces of fat.
5.Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the shredded pork until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
6.Place the fried pork on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot with a side of rice and black beans.

PROS

This classic Cuban dish is rich in flavor, tender and succulent with a perfect balance of spices and citrus.

Easy and simple to make, it is a perfect meal for any day of the week.

CONS

Masas de Puerco is a high-calorie dish, high in fat, and cholesterol.
It’s not recommended for people with heart problems or on a low-fat diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being high in fat, pork is a good source of protein.
This Cuban dish contains oregano, which is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. It is also a great source of vitamin C because of the orange juice used as a marinade.

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