Fried Pork Chunks Masitas De Puerco Fritas Food

INSTANT POT AND AIR FRYER CUBAN PORK CHUNKS (MASITAS DE PUERCO)

Steps:

• Cut the boneless Country Style Pork meat into 2 inch chunks and place in a Gallon Ziploc bag. DO NOT trim off the fat.
• Slice 1/2 of an Onion and 3 minced cloves of Garlic, and add to the Ziploc bag.
• Pour 1 cup Mojo Marinade and 1/2 cup cold Water into the Ziploc bag with Pork, Onion, and Garlic, and marinade in the fridge for 24 hours (you can marinade for a minimum of 4 hours but longer is better).
• When done marinading and ready to cook, pour the entire contents of the Ziploc bag into your Instant Pot. Lock the Instant Pot Lid into place and make sure the Valve is set to the Sealed position. Pressure cook on High for 22 mins and allow to Natural Pressure Release completely which will take 15-20 mins.
• While the Pork is cooking, in a small bowl mix together 2 Tbl Olive Oil, 1/2 Tbl Sazon Completa seasoning, and 1/4 tsp Salt. Set aside.
• When the Pork is done cooking and all the pressure is released, using tongs, transfer the Pork to a plate lined with paper towel. Pat the Pork dry and let sit, the drier it is the better it will crisp up int he oven. Drizzle the Olive Oil and Seasoning mixture over the Pork and gently toss to coat all the Pork.
• Preheat the Omni on Air Fry at 450 degrees.Place the pieces of Pork on the Air Fry basket tray that comes with the Omni. Leave space between the pieces.Place the drip pan on the very lower level and the baking rack on the middle level of the Omni. Place the Air Fry Basket Tray on the Baking Tray.Preheat the Omni by selecting Air Fry at 450 degree F for 8 mins. (the picture shows 10 mins and 425, but I only cooked them for 8 mins on 450.) You do not need to flip.
• Place the Pork on the Slotted Baking Tray.Preheat the Vortex Plus on Air Fry at 400 degrees for 10 mins.Add the tray of Pork to the middle position. If you need to use 2 trays, place one tray on the bottom position and one tray in the middle position. Rotate halfway through cooking.
• Once the Pork is done Air Frying and the outside of the Pork is golden brown, remove to a bowl or serving plater. Squeeze with Lime and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Serve.Buen Provecho!

FRIED PORK (MASAS DE PUERCO FRITAS)

Steps:

• Cut pork into 2 inch chunks and remove excess fat and skin from pork.
• Combine spices,garlic,onion,green pepper,and olive oil.
• Pour over pork chunks and set aside for 2 hours or over night.
• Deep fry pork until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

FRIED PORK CHUNKS (MASITAS DE PUERCO FRITAS)

Steps:

• Sprinkle the meat liberally with salt and pepper. I.
• In a mortar, crush the garlic into a paste and rub the pork with the garlic paste.
• Place the pork in a nonreactive bowl and pour over the orange juice.
• Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
• Drain the pork cubes.
• In a large saucepan, over medium heat, heat 2 inches of oil until very hot but not smoking, then add the pork cubes, without crowding them, raise the heat to high, and brown the cubes, turning with a slotted spoon. (The pork will release some moisture, lowering the oil temperature considerably.)
• When oil temperature rises again, lower the heat a little and cook the cubes, turning frequently, until they are a rich, golden brown, another 10 minutes.
• Occasionally turn up the heat when necessary to crisp the cubes.
• As the cubes are finished, transfer them to a paper-towel-lined platter to drain; keep warm in a 200ºF oven until all the cubes are fried. (Placing the chunks in oven will make them nice and crispy).
• Serve immediately, with Moros y Cristianos (Black Beans and Rice) and Mojo Criollo (Creole Garlic Sauce).