Cuban Shredded Pork Recipe
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Cuban Shredded Pork

By: ZIBBLER  
"This is a popular Cuban pork dish known as Lechon Asado. My version is a shortcut. The pork is simmered in a broth until tender, then shredded. It's traditionally served with black beans and rice."

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Prep Time:
1 Hr 30 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 to 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork chops
  • 1 pint water to cover
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 8 black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • salt to taste
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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine water, juice of one lime, thyme sprig, peppercorns, garlic powder, onion powder and salt. Bring mixture to a boil. Add pork chops, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until meat is very tender. Add more water as necessary to keep chops covered.
  2. Turn off heat and let the chops rest in the broth for 30 minutes. Remove chops from broth and shred, removing excess fat; set aside.
  3. In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shredded pork and fry until it is almost crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and continue to cook until the onion is just tender yet slightly crisp, about 10 minutes more. Add the juice of one lime, mix though and toss with cilantro. Serve and enjoy.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 202 | Total Fat: 10.7g | Cholesterol: 43mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2003 by PEARLSP 
I lived in the florida keys for years and this is not a good way to make it. If you want to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2007 by VickDe 
I just made this recipe with a 4# pork shoulder and it came out wonderfully. Couple of things... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2006 by ALLEYCAT27 
It was very good. I made it in the pressure cooker to save time. After cooker reaches... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2007 by OHCRIPE 
I went out on a limb to try something different and I'm glad I tried this recipe. I took the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by TEXEL 
I tried this recipe and very surprised. My husband who is Peurto Rican thought it was a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by 3GIRLMOM 
I thought this was as good as any pork dish I've had out for Cuban food. I used a tenderloin... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by GOCLCLESS 
This was very, very good. I served it in soft corn tortillas. I did not need to cook it for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by REBECCA416 
This recipe was great. I used a little bit more olive oil and it came out delicious. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2002 by Esmee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Great taste. As the submitter recommended, I served alongside black beans and rice, I will... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2003 by APPLEZOOM 
Very very good! The pork doesn't pick up as much flavor from the broth as you'd think, but it... MORE

 
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