Cuban Shredded Pork

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This is a popular Caribbean shredded pork dish known as lechon asado. This recipe is a shortcut. The pork is simmered in broth until tender, then shredded. It's traditionally served with black beans and rice.

Submitted by Lisa
Updated on September 24, 2024
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
5
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Ingredients

  • 1 pint water to cover

  • 2 limes, juiced and divided

  • 1 sprig fresh thyme

  • 8 black peppercorns

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder, or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon onion powder

  • salt to taste

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless pork chops

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced

  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Combine water, juice of one lime, thyme sprig, peppercorns, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a large pot; bring to a boil. Add pork, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until meat is very tender, about 1 to 1 ½ hours. Add more water as necessary to keep pork covered.

  2. Turn off heat and let pork rest in broth for 30 minutes. Remove pork from broth and shred, removing excess fat; set aside.

  3. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add shredded pork and fry until almost crisp, about 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic; continue to cook until onion is just tender yet slightly crisp, about 10 minutes more.

  4. Stir in remaining lime juice and cilantro; serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

202 Calories
11g Fat
8g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 202
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 103mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 19g 37%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 44mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 390mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.