Carne Frita Fried Pork Chunks Recipe Foodcom Recipes

FRIED PORK CHUNKS (MASITAS DE PUERCO FRITAS)

Steps:

• Sprinkle the meat liberally with salt and pepper. I.
• In a mortar, crush the garlic into a paste and rub the pork with the garlic paste.
• Place the pork in a nonreactive bowl and pour over the orange juice.
• Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
• Drain the pork cubes.
• In a large saucepan, over medium heat, heat 2 inches of oil until very hot but not smoking, then add the pork cubes, without crowding them, raise the heat to high, and brown the cubes, turning with a slotted spoon. (The pork will release some moisture, lowering the oil temperature considerably.)
• When oil temperature rises again, lower the heat a little and cook the cubes, turning frequently, until they are a rich, golden brown, another 10 minutes.
• Occasionally turn up the heat when necessary to crisp the cubes.
• As the cubes are finished, transfer them to a paper-towel-lined platter to drain; keep warm in a 200ºF oven until all the cubes are fried. (Placing the chunks in oven will make them nice and crispy).
• Serve immediately, with Moros y Cristianos (Black Beans and Rice) and Mojo Criollo (Creole Garlic Sauce).

CARNE FRITA

Steps:

• Slice sirloin 1/8 inch thick.
• In a saucepan put in the meat, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic,laurel leaf and peppercorns. Boil the meat over low heat. Leave uncovered until the smell of vinegar dissipates, DO NOT STIR.
• Add water when needed.
• Cover and let simmer until meat is very tender.
• Season with salt.
• Slice the white onions into rings.
• In a frying pan, saute the onions till wilted. Remove from pan.
• Put in the meat, reserve the liquid it was boiled inches
• Brown the meat. Add the reserved liquid. Let it simmer till liquid has been reduced.
• Transfer meat to a platter, pour sauce over. Top with sauteed onions. Serve hot with Jasmine rice.

CARNE FRITA (FRIED PORK CHUNKS)

Steps:

• Rinse meat add vinegar, garlic, adobo, oregano, and olive oil. Let marinate 2 hours or overnight.
• Deep fry at 350 degrees in medium sized batches till done , about 10 -12 minutes. Drain and serve.