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Lechon Asado Shredded Pork

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
75 min
TOTAL TIME
135 min
SERVINGS
5 servings
Dinner Cuban
Lechon Asado Shredded Pork
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 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
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
1
Combine water, freshly squeezed juice of a single lime, a fragrant thyme sprig, peppercorns, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a large cooking vessel; bring to a rolling boil. Add pork chops, lower the heat to a moderate-low setting, and gently simmer until the meat becomes extremely tender, taking approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Periodically add more water as needed to maintain a covering of liquid over the chops.
2
Switch off the heat and allow the pork chops to rest in their own savory broth for 30 minutes. Remove the chops from the broth and shred, carefully removing any excess fat; set aside for further use.
3
Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shredded pork and fry until almost crispy, taking about 5 minutes. Add sliced onion and garlic; continue to cook until the onion is just tender yet retains a slight crispiness, adding an additional 10 minutes to the cooking time.
4
Stir in freshly squeezed juice of a single lime and chopped cilantro; serve.