Yucatecan Grilled Pork

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 1

Yucatecan Grilled Pork, a delicious and exotic meal for pork lovers

by The Chefin Pork

Prep

10 min

Cook

16 min

Ready In

2 hours 26 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cups lime juice
	12 garlic cloves , peeled and minced
	1 tablespoon coarse salt
	4 lbs boneless pork shoulder , thinly sliced across the grain by butcher
	thinly sliced cucumber ( to garnish )
	salsa

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

8-10

Calories

360

Sugar

Fat

20g

Yucatecan Grilled Pork is a traditional Mexican dish from the Yucatan peninsula. It is a flavorful and tender meat dish, marinated in a mixture of lime juice, garlic, and salt. The pork is grilled to perfection with a slightly charred exterior and juicy interior. This dish is often served with sliced cucumbers and your favorite salsa, providing a beautiful variety of textures and flavors. Try this delicious and exotic meal for your next BBQ or casual weeknight dinner.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, mix lime juice, garlic and salt together. Add pork slices and marinate in refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
2.	Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove pork from marinade and discard marinade. Grill pork slices for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
3.	Serve Yucatecan Grilled Pork hot with thinly sliced cucumbers and your favorite salsa on top.

PROS

Yucatecan Grilled Pork is a flavorful dish with a unique blend of spices and citrus from the lime juice.
It is easy to prepare and perfect for BBQs or casual weeknight dinners.
As a lean meat, pork is a good source of protein and it is low in fat, which makes it a healthier choice than other meats like beef or lamb.

CONS

While Yucatecan Grilled Pork is a delicious meal, some people may find the marinade too sour or tangy.
It requires marinating and grilling which may be time-consuming for some individuals.
Also, it is a pork recipe which means it’s not suitable for vegetarians or those who avoid pork consumption.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork is a rich source of protein and provides essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B12, iron, and zinc. The lime juice used in this recipe contains vitamin C which is beneficial for the immune system and collagen production. Garlic is a healthy ingredient that may help boost the immune system and reduce high blood pressure.