Cuban Shredded Pork

Cuban Shredded Pork

This Cuban shredded pork recipe, aka lechon asado, simmers pork in a flavorful broth until tender. The pork is shredded and fried until just crispy.

Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
80 min
Total Time
135 min
Servings
5

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine 2 cups water, juice of 1 lime, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, peppercorns, and salt in a large pot; bring to a boil. Add pork, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until pork is very tender, 1 to 1 ยฝ hours. Add more water as necessary to keep pork covered.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Off heat, rest pork in broth for 30 minutes. Transfer pork to a cutting board; shred using 2 forks, removing and discarding excess fat. Set aside.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; fry until almost crisp, about 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is crisp-tender, about 10 minutes more.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Stir in remaining juice of 1 lime and cilantro.'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (5 servings total)

202
Calories
19 g
Protein
8 g
Carbs
11 g
Fat
1 g
Fiber
103 mg
Sodium
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/25149/cuban-shredded-pork/
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