THE SMOKY RED PORK-STRIPS

(Our Play on Al Pastor Style Pork - Shortcut)

THE SMOKY RED PORK-STRIPS

Ingredients: 500g Pork shoulder (thin strips), 2 tbsp Achiote/Chili paste, 1 tsp Cumin, 1 tsp Dried Oregano, 100ml Pineapple juice, 1 tbsp Vinegar, 100g Fresh Pineapple (diced)...

Ingredients

  • 500g Pork shoulder (thin strips)
  • 2 tbsp Achiote/Chili paste
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 100ml Pineapple juice
  • 1 tbsp Vinegar
  • 100g Fresh Pineapple (diced)

Cooking Method

  1. The Coat Whisk juice, vinegar, and spices; marinate pork for 30 minutes to tenderize.
  2. The Scorch Fry pork and pineapple on maximum heat until the edges are blackened and charred.
  3. The Bloom Add a tiny 15ml splash of water to the pan halfway through to release the sugars.
  4. The Marriage Toss until the liquid reduces to a thick red lacquer on the meat.
  5. The Final Flourish Serve with raw onion, coriander, and fresh lime.

Cuisine: Mexican

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