Haitian Meal Prep - Griot Recipe | CulinaryCreationss

Ingredients

• 2-3 lbs pork shoulder butt , cut into 1.5-2 inch cubes
• 1/2 cup sour orange juice (or 1/4 cup lime juice + 1/4 cup orange juice)
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves stripped (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
• 4-6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 medium onion, roughly chopped
• 2-3 scallions, chopped
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper or habanero, whole (for mild heat) or finely chopped (for more heat)
• Optional: 1/2 cup Haitian Epis (seasoning base)
• Optional: 1/2 maggi chicken cube or 1/4 beef bouillon cube , crushed (for umami boost)
• 4-6 cups water, for simmering
• 4-6 cups vegetable oil or canola oil, for frying