Trinidad Garlic Pork Leg

This Trinidad garlic pork leg is marinated in a savory blend overnight before it's fried to crispy perfection.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 440 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
• 2 cups white vinegar
• 1 medium lime, juiced
• 1 habanero pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons ground thyme
• 4 pounds pork legs, coarsely chopped
• 0.25 pound garlic cloves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine vinegar, onions, garlic, habanero, lime juice, thyme, and salt in the bowl of an electric blender and puree until smooth.

Step 2

Place pork in a non-metallic bowl and pour the marinade over top. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours, or overnight.

Step 3

Drain the pork. Discard the remaining marinade.

Step 4

Heat oil in a 12-inch pan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 5

Fry the pork in the hot oil until browned on all sides, working in batches as needed, 5 to 7 minutes per batch.