Griot

Name: Griot
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Haitian
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into cubes; 1/2 cup sour orange juice; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1 scotch bonnet pepper, minced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 4 scallions, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped; 1.5 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground; 2 cups vegetable oil

Marinated pork shoulder simmered with citrus and aromatics, then fried to crispy perfection. A staple dish full of bold savory flavor.

75 minMediumServes 4560 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into cubes
1/2 cup sour orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1 scotch bonnet pepper, minced
6 garlic cloves, minced
4 scallions, chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1.5 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
2 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Combine 2 lbs cut into cubes pork shoulder, 1/2 cup sour orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1 minced scotch bonnet pepper, 6 minced garlic cloves, 4 chopped scallions, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves, 1.5 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper in a bowl and marinate for 2 hours.
2

Transfer marinated pork and liquids to a pot over medium heat and simmer for 45 minutes until tender.
3

Remove pork from liquid and drain thoroughly on paper towels.
4

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over high heat.
5

Fry pork pieces for 5 to 7 minutes until crispy and deeply browned, reaching an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Griot reach?

For Griot, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

How long should Griot marinate?

Follow the time in step 1. Shorter still seasons the surface. Much longer is not better with acidic marinades, which turn the outside of meat or fish mushy.

Is there a substitute for Scotch bonnet in Griot?

The entry for Griot calls for 1 scotch bonnet pepper, minced. In its place: Habanero has the same heat and a similar fruitiness. For much less heat, use a jalapeno and a strip of orange bell pepper.

Is Griot spicy?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Griot comes from 1 scotch bonnet pepper, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the scotch bonnet, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Griot keto-friendly?

A serving of Griot carries 6 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 30 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 6 percent.

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