Crispy Pork Chunks with Guac & Pico
Tender pork shoulder fried until golden and crackling, served with fresh guacamole and pico de gallo. A Cuban-inspired dinner that comes together in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1.5-inch chunks
- 2 whole avocado
- 1 large tomato, diced
- ¼ cup white onion, minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 whole lime (juiced)
Instructions
- 1
Pat pork chunks dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat 0.5 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until a piece of pork sizzles immediately when it touches the surface.
- 3
Working in batches, fry pork chunks without stirring for 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden brown and crispy on edges.
- 4
Transfer cooked pork to a paper-towel-lined plate. Let rest 2 minutes while you prep the guac and pico.
- 5
Scoop avocado into a bowl, mash with a fork, add half the lime juice and a pinch of salt. Mix until creamy.
- 6
Combine tomato, onion, cilantro, and remaining lime juice in another bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
Serve crispy pork hot with guacamole and pico de gallo on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large heavy skillet (12-inch cast iron or stainless steel)
- paper towels
- two small bowls
- fork
- slotted spoon or tongs
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