Haitian Roast Pork Belly
(Griot)
Haitian Griot, Fried Plantains, Haitian Patties with Pikleez
Hey there! We’re going to teach you how to make Haitian Griot. It's a delicious, flavorful dish that's perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal.
Here's what you'll need:
3 pounds pork shoulder, cubed
Salt and pepper to taste
1 onion, chopped
2 shallots, chopped
5 scallions, chopped
1 bell pepper, sliced
6 cloves garlic, sliced
1 cube chicken bouillon
4 cloves garlic
2 oranges, juiced
2 limes, juiced
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
10 sprigs fresh thyme
½ bunch fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Pikay Fire Slaw (or 1 scotch bonnet pepper, sliced)
2 cups water
4 cups oil, for frying
Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine the pork, salt, pepper, onion, shallots, scallions, bell pepper, garlic, chicken bouillon cube, cloves, orange juice, lime juice, white wine vinegar, thyme sprigs, parsley, and Scotch bonnet pepper. Mix everything together thoroughly with your hands.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate to marinate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Place the pork and marinade in a Dutch oven. Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
Transfer the pot to the oven and braise for 1½ hours, or until the pork is cooked through and tender.
Remove the pork from the pot and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to dry.
Heat a pot of oil to 350°F (180°C).
Fry the pork in batches until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
Transfer the pork to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Serve with Pikay Fire Slaw and your favorite sides.
Tips:
For a spicier griot, add more Pikay Ire Slaw pepper to the marinade.
If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use a large pot with a lid.
To check if the pork is cooked through, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat. The pork is done when the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
Griot is traditionally served with Black rice and peas, White rice with Black beans, and/or fried plantains.
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