20-Min Cuban Fried Pork with Fresh Slaw
Crispy cubed pork belly seared until golden, served with bright pico de gallo, creamy guacamole, and pickled onions. A total weeknight win that tastes like a Cuban kitchen.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs pork belly, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- 1 whole lime (juiced) + zest
- 2 whole avocado, sliced
- 2 cups tomato, diced + fresh cilantro + jalapeño, minced (pico de gallo)
Instructions
- 1
Toss onion slices with vinegar, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Set aside to pickle while you cook.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Add pork cubes in a single layer. Don't stir — let them sear 3–4 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
- 4
Stir and continue cooking, shaking the pan occasionally, until all sides are crispy and pork is cooked through, 6–8 minutes.
- 5
Transfer to a serving plate. Season with salt, pepper, and lime zest.
- 6
Serve fried pork with pickled onions, pico de gallo, and avocado slices alongside.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet or chef's pan, 12-inch
- cutting board
- knife
- bowl for pickling
- spoon
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