Garlicky Cuban Shredded Pork Recipe

Name: Garlicky Cuban Shredded Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork chops, well-trimmed of fat (about 2 large); water, to cover; 1 lime, juice of; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme; 6 cloves garlic, sliced; 12 black peppercorns; sea salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lime, juice of; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs boneless pork chops, well-trimmed of fat (about 2 large)
water, to cover
1 lime, juice of
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
6 cloves garlic, sliced
12 black peppercorns
sea salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lime, juice of
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1
Combine water, juice of 1 lime, oregano, thyme, garlic, and peppercorns.
2
Bring to a boil, then add boneless pork chops; lower heat and simmer, tightly covered, for about 1 hour, or until almost falling apart tender.
3
Add coarse sea salt to taste, then let meat cool in broth overnight in refrigerator.
4
The next day, remove pork from broth and shred.
5
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and add shredded pork until it is almost crispy, about 5 minutes.
6
Add onion and garlic and cook another 10 minutes or so, until they begin to brown slightly.
7
Squeeze in the juice of 1 lime and stir in the cilantro.
8
Combine thoroughly and serve.

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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 1/2 lbs boneless pork chops, well-trimmed of fat (about 2 large), water, to cover, 1 lime, juice of, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Garlicky Cuban Shredded Pork 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.

Garlicky Cuban Shredded Pork

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