Cuban fried pork chunks

Masitas de Puerco or Cuban Fried Pork Chunks Masitas de Puerco/Cuban Fried Pork Chunks © Steve Giralt For this month’s recipe I asked last year’s July ChatterArtist and food photographer Steve Giralt to share both a recipe and an image with us. And the timing was perfect since his brand new and very own First Generation Cuban-American Cookbook will […]

Masitas de puerco is all about succulent pork chunks, marinated to perfection in a bright citrusy-garlicky Cuban mojo criollo, and then fried to a glorious golden brown. Every bite is a journey into the heart of Cuban cuisine, filled with rich flavors and unforgettable memories.

Masitas de Puerco are Cuban Fried Pork Chunks that are delicious and easy to make! Simply use pork shoulder or your favorite cut of pork, season it, and then gently fry it to your liking. This amazing pork dish is that topped off with a Cuban Mojo that's worth every bite! Give it try! #Masitas #Chicharrones #ChefZeeCooks #CubanFood #Homemade

Masitas de puerco is all about succulent pork chunks, marinated to perfection in a bright citrusy-garlicky Cuban mojo criollo, and then fried to a glorious golden brown. Every bite is a journey into the heart of Cuban cuisine, filled with rich flavors and unforgettable memories.

I took this recipe from Epicurian. com. I only had a little over a pound of pork loin so I halved it. The proportions and instruction according to the site are as follows: (my notes are in blue) Ingredients: 2-1/2 lb. fresh pork loin 12 garlic cloves peeled and crushed 1 large onion chopped 1/2 cup sour orange juice (or 1/4 cup unsweetened orange juice & 1/4 cup lime juice) 2 cups water 1 cup pure Spanish olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 fresh onion sliced into rings lime wedges 1 teaspoon…

This is my take on Cuban-style fried pork chunks (masitas de puerco fritas). In this recipe, pork stew meat is seasoned with a traditional Cuban spice blend made up of salt, garlic powder, oregano, cumin and black pepper. Then they’re lightly coated in flour and fried until golden brown and delicious. We serve them as an appetizer with plenty of lime and hot sauce, but they’re also great with white rice and black beans for a filling and satisfying dinner.

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Chicharrones are thick strips of pork belly, fried to crispy perfection. Learn how to make them 2 ways - on the stovetop or in the air fryer.