Crispy Pork Chunks with Greens & Farofa
Tender cubed pork, fried until golden and crispy, served with sautéed greens and toasted cassava flour. A Cuban dinner that tastes like a restaurant in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 1.25 lb pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups collard greens or kale, chopped
- ½ cup cassava flour (farofa)
- 3 tbsp neutral cooking oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 whole lime
Instructions
- 1
Pat the pork dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Working in batches, add pork cubes without crowding. Sear 4–5 minutes until golden brown on all sides, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
- 4
In the same skillet, add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant, then add greens with a pinch of salt.
- 5
Stir greens 3–4 minutes until wilted and tender. Return pork to the skillet and toss to combine.
- 6
Toast cassava flour in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Squeeze lime juice over the pork, then serve with the farofa on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- small skillet or toaster oven
- paper towels
- wooden spoon or tongs
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