This is a popular Spanish shredded pork dish known as Lechon Asado. My version is a shortcut. The pork is simmered in a broth until tender, then shredded. It’s traditionally served with black beans and rice.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless pork chops
- 1 pint water to cover
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 8 black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Step 1
Combine water, juice of one lime, thyme sprig, peppercorns, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a large pot; bring to a boil. Add pork chops, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until meat is very tender, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Add more water as necessary to keep chops covered.
Step 2
Turn off heat and let chops rest in broth for 30 minutes. Remove chops from broth and shred, removing excess fat; set aside.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add shredded pork and fry until almost crisp, about 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic; continue to cook until onion is just tender yet slightly crisp, about 10 minutes more.
Step 4
Stir in juice of one lime and cilantro; serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
Calories 202 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat3g | 13% |
Cholesterol43mg | 14% |
Sodium103mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate8g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 5% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein19g | |
Vitamin C8mg | 42% |
Calcium44mg | 3% |
Iron1mg | 7% |
Potassium390mg | 8% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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