Tonight's dinner
Haitian Griot-Inspired Pork with Citrus Pikliz
Citrus-marinated pork roasts until crisp-edged and is balanced by a quick spicy cabbage pickle.
- 70 min
- Serves 4
- Pork
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 3 tbsp lime juice, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cups finely shredded cabbage
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Steps
- Marinate pork with orange juice, 1 tablespoon lime juice, garlic, thyme, allspice, salt and pepper for 20 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 425°F; drain pork well and toss with oil.
- Roast on a sheet pan, turning twice, until crisp-edged and at least 145°F, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Massage cabbage, carrot, onion and jalapeño with remaining lime juice, vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt; rest 20 minutes.
- Rest pork 5 minutes and serve with drained pikliz.
Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.