Fried Pork and Yucca Balls: Carimanolas Recipe

Name: Fried Pork and Yucca Balls: Carimanolas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lean pork shoulder, cut into large dice; 1 lime, juiced; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 cup vinegar; 1 cup water; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 pounds yucca, peeled; 1 red onion, cut into small dice; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 tomatoes, cut into small dice; 1 red pepper, cut into small dice; 1 clove garlic, chopped; Canola oil, for frying

Servings: persons

1 pound lean pork shoulder, cut into large dice
1 lime, juiced
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup vinegar
1 cup water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds yucca, peeled
1 red onion, cut into small dice
3 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tomatoes, cut into small dice
1 red pepper, cut into small dice
1 clove garlic, chopped
Canola oil, for frying

1
In a saucepot, combine diced pork, lime juice, bay leaf, vinegar, and water.
2
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3
Bring to a boil and simmer until the pork is tender, about 45 minutes.
4
Strain the meat, cool, and grind in a meat grinder.
5
Boil the yucca in salted water until tender.
6
Cool and grind in the meat grinder.
7
Saute onions, scallions, tomatoes, peppers, and garlic.
8
Add the ground pork.
9
Season.
10
Make egg shaped balls from the yucca dough with your hands.
11
Press a hole into them with your thumb.
12
Fill with the pork mixture.
13
Close the hole with additional dough.
14
Repeat with remaining ingredients.
15
Fill a deep saucepot 1/2 way with canola oil, heat to 375 degrees F. Fry the carimanolas until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.

312

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound lean pork shoulder, cut into large dice, 1 lime, juiced, 1 bay leaf, 1/4 cup vinegar, and more.

Yes, Fried Pork and Yucca Balls: Carimanolas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fried Pork and Yucca Balls: Carimanolas

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