Masas de Puerco
Crispy Cuban fried pork fritters with a savory, tender interior. Perfect as an appetizer or main course served with mojo sauce.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, cubed
- 1 whole yellow onion, halved
- 6 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 whole egg
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Place cubed pork, onion, and garlic in a large pot. Cover with water and bring to boil.
- 2
Add salt, pepper, and cumin. Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes until pork is tender.
- 3
Drain pork, discard onion and garlic. Let cool slightly, then shred with two forks into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Beat eggs in a shallow bowl. Place flour in another shallow bowl.
- 5
Form shredded pork into 2-inch oblong patties, pressing firmly so they hold together.
- 6
Dip each patty in egg, then coat thoroughly with flour. Set on a plate.
- 7
Heat oil to 350°F in a deep fryer or large pot. Test with a wooden spoon—bubbles should form immediately.
- 8
Fry patties in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown on both sides. Do not crowd the pan.
- 9
Transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- two forks
- shallow bowls (2)
- deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot
- candy thermometer
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
- wooden spoon
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