Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
3 lb

pork shoulder

cubed

2 tbsp

vegetable cooking oil

2 tbsp

caramel coloring

3 cloves

garlic

crushed

6 unit

green onion

sliced

1 unit

orange peel

julienned

0.5 unit

lemon peel

julienned

0.5 unit

lemon juice

2 cup

orange juice

freshly squeezed

1 unit

cinnamon stick

0.5 tsp

allspice

freshly ground

1 sprig

thyme

fresh

2 unit

bay leaves

1 pinch

black pepper

freshly ground

0.5 tsp

salt

1 tbsp

flour

3 tbsp

orange juice

fresh

1 unit

orange slices

unpeeled

Step 1
~6 min

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

Step 2
~6 min

Add pork cubes and sauté until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.

Step 3
~6 min

If the pork releases a lot of water, continue cooking and stirring until the water evaporates.

Step 4
~6 min

Add caramel coloring and cook, stirring, until the pork pieces are a rich brown color.

Step 5
~6 min

Be careful not to burn the caramel coloring.

Step 6
~6 min

Add garlic, green onion tops, orange peel, lemon peel, lemon juice, orange juice, cinnamon stick, allspice, thyme, bay leaves, black pepper, and salt to the pot.

Step 7
~6 min

Stir to combine well.

Step 8
~6 min

In a small bowl, mix flour with orange juice to create a paste.

Step 9
~6 min

Add the flour paste to the pot and mix well to avoid lumps.

Step 10
~6 min

Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 1 hour or longer, until the pork is tender and the sauce has thickened.

Step 11
~6 min

Remove bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and thyme sprig before serving.

Step 12
~6 min

Garnish with orange slices or wedges.

Step 13
~6 min

Serve with rice, beans, and West Indian vegetables.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a deeper flavor, marinate the pork overnight in the orange juice and spices.

If the sauce is too thin, simmer it uncovered for a few minutes to reduce it.

Serve with a side of hot sauce for a spicy kick.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice and beans.

Serve with West Indian vegetables like yams, yautia and malanga.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Rice and beans
Plantains
Avocado salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Latin America

Cultural Significance

Traditional dish often served during celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Holiday Meal
Weekend Cooking

Popularity Score

70/100

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