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Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 210 minutes. Allow 240 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in pork shoulder, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, scallions, chopped. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven with lid, knife, cutting board, wooden spoon or spatula, measuring spoons, measuring cups, plate or bowl for plantains.
Kitchen tip: For safer food handling, ensure pork reaches an internal temperature of at least 71°C (160°F) during braising.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork shoulder or pork loin, cut into 2.5 cm thick slices, jerk seasoning paste or homemade jerk marinade, ripe plantains (yellow to black), peeled and cut into 1.5 cm thick slices, vegetable oil, for frying plantains, fresh callaloo leaves, washed and roughly chopped (or substitute spinach). Equipment: grill or grill pan, large frying pan or skillet, mixing bowl, tongs, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: For extra smoky flavor, grill the pork over charcoal if possible.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: lean ground pork, calamansi juice (or fresh lime juice), white onion, finely chopped, red chili, deseeded and finely chopped (optional), garlic, minced. Equipment: large mixing bowl, frying pan or wok, small bowl, chopsticks or fork, spoon, paper towels.
Kitchen tip: Ensure airtight sealing of dumplings to avoid breaking during cooking.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 110 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: pork shoulder, cut into large chunks, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, carrots, peeled and cut into chunks. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: If you prefer milder heat, remove the seeds from the scotch bonnet pepper before adding or omit entirely.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: ground pork, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, minced, whole black peppercorns, crushed. Equipment: mixing bowl, measuring spoons, garlic press or knife, small bowl, large skillet or frying pan with lid, plates, spatula.
Kitchen tip: For easiest sealing, keep wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork shoulder, cut into 3 cm cubes, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, minced. Equipment: Large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, Cutting board, Knife, Wooden spoon or spatula, Measuring spoons, Measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: For extra depth, you can toast the bay leaves in a dry pan before adding to the stew.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 150 minutes. Allow 180 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork shoulder, carrot, green beans, onion, garlic. Equipment: Large heavy-bottomed pot with lid, Steamer basket or bamboo steamer, Mixing bowl, Knife and chopping board, Measuring spoons, Small brush or finger for sealing dumplings.
Kitchen tip: For extra flavor, marinate the pork shoulder chunks in soy sauce and garlic for 30 minutes before browning.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: pork shoulder, onion, garlic, water, black peppercorns. Equipment: pressure cooker, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, large ladle, stove.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh pork shoulder for best flavor and texture.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 210 minutes. Allow 230 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: rinsed quinoa, pork shoulder, vegetable oil, divided, yellow onion, garlic. Equipment: medium pot with lid, large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, baking sheet, mixing bowl, fine-mesh sieve or colander, measuring cups and spoons, cutting board and knife.
Kitchen tip: Rinsing quinoa thoroughly removes its natural bitterness for better taste.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 210 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in pork shoulder, trimmed, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, Aji Amarillo peppers, seeded and chopped (or substitute mild yellow chilies). Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven with lid, baking sheet, medium saucepan, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, spatula or wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Pat the pork shoulder dry before browning to ensure a good sear and develop deeper flavor.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 240 minutes. Allow 265 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork shoulder, bone-in, trimmed of excess fat, Caribbean jerk seasoning, vegetable oil, onion, chopped, garlic, minced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, medium saucepan with lid, knife, cutting board, spatula or wooden spoon, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: For extra heat, add finely chopped Scotch bonnet peppers to the jerk seasoning or vegetables, using gloves when handling hot peppers.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 150 minutes. Allow 170 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork shoulder, cut into 5 cm chunks, white vinegar, dark soy sauce, garlic, peeled and smashed, bay leaves. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, cutting board, chef's knife, measuring cups and spoons, wooden spoon or spatula.
Kitchen tip: To deepen the flavor, marinate the pork overnight in the refrigerator.