Griot - Haitian Fried Pork

Ingredients

• •4 lbs pork shoulder
• •sour orange
• •epis
• •scotch bonnet
• •thyme
• •4 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 medium onion, diced
• •epis to taste
• •1 teaspoon scotch bonnet
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare all ingredients: 4 lbs pork shoulder, sour orange, epis. Having everything ready makes cooking smoother.

2. 2

   Season your main ingredient with salt, pepper, and epis. Let marinate 1-2 hours.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Braising then frying - this is essential for authentic Haitian flavor.

5. 5

   Add onion and garlic, cook until fragrant and softened, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the main ingredients and cook low and slow for best results.

7. 7

   Season with epis and scotch bonnet. Taste and adjust seasoning.

8. 8

   Serve immediately while hot.

9. 9

   Garnish and serve with traditional diri blanc.