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Yuca con Chicharrón

Fried yuca with crispy pork - street food. This authentic Jamaican yuca con chicharrón brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. Worth the moderate effort.

18
Prep (min)
42
Cook (min)
4
Servings
498
Calories

Ingredients

  • yuca
  • pork belly
  • pickled onions
  • chimol
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • allspice to taste
  • 1 teaspoon scotch bonnet
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare all ingredients: yuca, pork belly, pickled onions. Having everything ready makes cooking smoother.

  2. 2

    Season your main ingredient with salt, pepper, and allspice. Let marinate 1-2 hours.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Jerk marinating - this is essential for authentic Jamaican flavor.

  5. 5

    Add onion and garlic, cook until fragrant and softened, about 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add the main ingredients and cook low and slow for best results.

  7. 7

    Season with allspice and scotch bonnet. Taste and adjust seasoning.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately while hot.

  9. 9

    Garnish and serve with traditional rice and peas.

Nutrition (per serving)

498
Calories
32g
Protein
38g
Carbs
32g
Fat

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