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The national dish of Haiti. No Haitian celebration is complete without it. Pikliz, the fiery pickled cabbage condiment, is served alongside always.

Haiti's most beloved dish — pork shoulder marinated in citrus and spices, braised then fried until crispy on the outside and yielding inside. Served with pikliz and rice.

Authentic Haiti Griot recipe
Prep
30 mins
Cook
90 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
505 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

1kgpork shoulder, cubed
juice of 3sour oranges or limes
1onion, diced
4 clovesgarlic, crushed
1 tspblack pepper
1 tspallspice
fresh thymeto season
oilfor frying
pikliz and riceto serve

Method

1

Marinate pork in citrus, onion, garlic and spices for 2 hours.

2

Braise in marinade with water added for 45 minutes.

3

Remove pork. Fry pieces in hot oil until golden and crispy on all sides.

4

Serve with pikliz, riz et pois and fried plantain.

Chef's Tip

The double cooking — braise then fry — is non-negotiable. Braised only is too soft; fried only too dry.

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