Spicy Haitian Pork Recipe

Name: Spicy Haitian Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 3 scallions, coarsely chopped; 2 teaspoons thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 or 2 Scotch bonnet chiles, coarsely chopped; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; Juice of 3 limes; 5 whole cloves; Kosher salt; 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into eight 1/2-inch-thick steaks; 1 1/2 cups water; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Servings: persons

4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
3 scallions, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons thyme leaves
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 or 2 Scotch bonnet chiles, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
Juice of 3 limes
5 whole cloves
Kosher salt
2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into eight 1/2-inch-thick steaks
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1
In a blender, combine the garlic with the scallions, thyme, black pepper, chiles, onion, bell pepper, lime juice, cloves and 2 teaspoons of salt, and puree; transfer to a resealable plastic bag.
2
Add the pork shoulder steaks to the bag and turn to coat.
3
Refrigerate the pork overnight.
4
Preheat the oven to 325.
5
Remove the pork from the marinade and transfer to an enameled cast-iron casserole; add the water and bring to a boil.
6
Reserve the marinade.
7
Cover and braise the pork in the oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes, turning the steaks a few times, until tender; transfer them to a plate.
8
Boil the braising liquid until reduced to 1 cup, 10 minutes; strain into a saucepan and boil until reduced to 1/2 cup, 8 minutes.
9
Add the marinade and boil for 1 minute.
10
Lightly season the pork with salt and brush with the reduced sauce.
11
In a nonstick skillet, heat the vegetable oil.
12
Add the pork and cook over moderately high heat until the steaks are browned and glazed, about 2 minutes per side, then serve.

849

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* 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: 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, 3 scallions, coarsely chopped, 2 teaspoons thyme leaves, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Spicy Haitian 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.

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Spicy Haitian Pork

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Variations & substitutions

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