Jamon Jibarito Recipe

Name: Jamon Jibarito
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 x vegetable oil for frying, 4 cups; 2 large plantains green, cut in half and then halved lengthwise; 1 pinch kosher salt; 1 pinch black pepper; 1 pinch garlic powder for seasoning; 4 slices cheese Provolone; 3/4 pound ham good quality apple honey or maple, very thinly sliced; 1 large tomatoes thinly sliced; 4 x iceberg lettuce large, vibrant leaves; 1 large avocados thinly sliced, spritzed with lemon juice to retard browning; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon sour cream; 1 clove garlic minced or pressed; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1 x vegetable oil for frying, 4 cups
2 large plantains green, cut in half and then halved lengthwise
1 pinch kosher salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 pinch garlic powder for seasoning
4 slices cheese Provolone
3/4 pound ham good quality apple honey or maple, very thinly sliced
1 large tomatoes thinly sliced
4 x iceberg lettuce large, vibrant leaves
1 large avocados thinly sliced, spritzed with lemon juice to retard browning
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 clove garlic minced or pressed
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper

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["Heat the oil in a Dutch oven to 375F (190C).", "Fry four (4) pieces of plantain until they float to the surface, about 2 minutes.", "Drain on a paper towel and repeat with the remaining four (4) pieces.", "Using a wooden cutting board and a heavy flat-bottomed skillet, flatten each piece of plantain between a sheet of waxed or parchment paper.", "Refry each piece of flattened plantain, in batches, until golden, about 4 minutes.", "Season hot plantains with salt, pepper and garlic powder.", "Set aside on a paper towel.", "To build the sandwiches: On the bottom of four (4) fried plantains (these are now called ""tostones""), place a slice of Provolone cheese, a quarter of the ham, a quarter of the avocado slices, a quarter of the tomato slices and one (1) lettuce leaf.", "Spread the garlic mayo on the top tostones and close.", "Cut in half on the bias."]

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 x vegetable oil for frying, 4 cups, 2 large plantains green, cut in half and then halved lengthwise, 1 pinch kosher salt, 1 pinch black pepper, and more.

Yes, Jamon Jibarito falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Jamon Jibarito

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