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Cuban Pork Bowls Recipe

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Roasted Plantains
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
For the pork:
3-4lb boneless pork shoulder/butt
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 onion, cut into big chunks
1 jalapeno, sliced in half and seeds removed
1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled
1.5 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 bay leaves

For the bowls:
2 cups quinoa or rice
1 mango, diced
1 avocado, diced (or substitute guacamole)
Roasted plantains (see included recipe)
Cotija cheese
Lime wedge
Additional optional ingredients: black beans, pico de gallo, cilantro

For roasted plantains:
2 ripe plantains
1/2 lime, juiced
Drizzle of honey
Pinch of salt
2 Tbsp. regular olive or canola oil
Directions:
Directions:
For the pork:

Add all pork ingredients in a large crockpot, stir to combine, and cook approximately 4 hours on high or 7-8 hours on low. Meat should be tender enough to shred with a fork.

Remove pork from crockpot, shred with two forks, and remove as much fat from liquid as possible. Return meat to crockpot and keep on warm for serving.

For the plantains:

Peel plantains and cut diagonally into approximately 2 inch long pieces. Toss plantains in the lime, honey, and salt. Then toss in the oil. Roast in the oven at 425 degrees for 20-30 minutes, turning halfway through.

Build the bowls:

Cook the quinoa or rice according to the package. On top of the grain, add 1-3 tablespoons of pork cooking liquid. Place pork serving on the grain. Top with mango, avocado, plantains, and any other desired toppings. Squeeze lime wedge over the bowl and top with cotija cheese.
 

Roasted Plantains
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 ripe plantains
1/2 lime, juiced
Drizzle of honey
Pinch of salt
2 Tbsp. regular olive or canola oil
Directions:
Directions:
Peel plantains and cut diagonally into approximately 2 inch long pieces. Toss plantains in the lime, honey, and salt. Then toss in the oil. Roast in the oven at 425 degrees for 20-30 minutes, turning halfway through.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4-6

 

 

 

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