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Fried marinated pork, Haitian-style

February 4, 2012 by Tropical Foodies

 
Name: Gryo (Fried pork)
Eaten in: Haiti
Foodie: Gen

The purists will argue that deep-frying pork pieces is not only unexceptional but also kind of unhealthy. Well then let me counter-argue: first, it is not the deep-frying that is exceptional but the marinade and second, everybody is allowed to eat greasy once in while! Gryo is quite a basic dish in Haiti and you have it with rice and red beans (Diri ak pois coles)… 

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: griot, gryo, Haiti, porc, Pork, pork

Sometimes being a pig and a jerk is a fantastic combo…

October 1, 2011 by Tropical Foodies

 
Name: Jerk pork
Foodie: Gen
Eaten in: Caribbean

I am not a crazy woman craving for a jerk and/or pig to come my way, not the human kind. I was of course talking  about the fact that I love a good piece of pork meat and a good rub of jerk spice in my barbecue. So here the term “jerk” refers to a (great) spicy seasoning rub originally from Jamaica but now also popular in other Caribbean countries. … 

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Filed Under: Cinnamon, Clove, Lactose free / Casein free Tagged With: Bois d'Inde, Cinnamon, Clove, Garlic, Gluten-free, Haiti, Jerk, Lactose free / Casein free, Mace, Nutmeg, Onions, Pepper, Pork, pork

Cuban-Style Pork Chops or Castro’s juicest

June 12, 2011 by Tropical Foodies

Name: Chuletas de Puerco Criollas/ Cuban-Style Pork chops                          
Eaten in: Cuba                                                                                                                                
Foodie: Linda

Juicy and plump are the two adjectives that come to mind when describing these pork chops.  They have a distinct taste and texture from the marinade as well as a unique, full, orange color… 

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Achiote/Annatto, Cuba, pork, Pork

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