Geera Pork Recipe

Name: Geera Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean boneless pork (cubed); 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons chives, minced; 2 teaspoons thyme; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons culantro, minced (or cilantro); 2 teaspoons pimento pepper, minced; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon garam masala; 1/4 cup water; 1 teaspoon scotch bonnet peppers, minced or 1 teaspoon habanero pepper; 1 tablespoon ground cumin (geera)

Servings: persons

1 lb lean boneless pork (cubed)
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons chives, minced
2 teaspoons thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 teaspoons culantro, minced (or cilantro)
2 teaspoons pimento pepper, minced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon garam masala
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon scotch bonnet peppers, minced or 1 teaspoon habanero pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin (geera)

1
Marinate pork in salt, chive, thyme, black pepper, garlic, culantro, and pimento pepper for four hours or overnight.
2
Heat oil.
3
Mix garam massala with 1/4 cup water, add this to hot oil and cook for about 3 minutes until thick and most of the water has evaporated.
4
Add pork and stir until coated with massala.
5
Add water until pork is just covered. Bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 20 -35 minutes or until almost cooked.
6
Add minced scotch bonnet pepper and ground cumin.
7
Stir thoroughly and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until tender.
8
If while cooking it gets too dry, add about 1/2 cup water to prevent burning.
9
When it is done the water should have reduced to a somewhat thick gravy.

318

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 lb lean boneless pork (cubed), 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons chives, minced, 2 teaspoons thyme, and more.

Yes, Geera 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Geera Pork

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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