Zesty Haitian Griot with Pikliz and Rice

Name: Zesty Haitian Griot with Pikliz and Rice
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Pork shoulder; Lime juice; Lemon juice; Scotch bonnet pepper; Garlic; Salt; Black pepper; Thyme leaves; Olive oil; Cabbage; Carrot; Onion; Hot peppers; White vinegar; Salt; White rice; Water; Coconut oil; Salt; Vegetable oil; Water

A Flavorful Pork Delight with Spicy Pickled Vegetables

Indulge in this traditional Haitian dish where marinated pork is cooked to crispy perfection, accompanied by spicy, tangy pikliz and fluffy rice.

3 h 45 min
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Pork Marinade

Pork shoulder

2 lbs, cut into 2-inch pieces

Lime juice

1 lime

Lemon juice

1 lemon

Scotch bonnet pepper

1, minced

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Salt

1 tsp

Black pepper

1/2 tsp

Thyme leaves

1 tbsp

Olive oil

2 tbsp

For the Pikliz

Cabbage

1 cup, finely shredded

Carrot

1, julienned

Onion

1/2, thinly sliced

Hot peppers

2, sliced

White vinegar

1 cup

Salt

1 tsp

For the Rice

White rice

2 cups

Water

4 cups

Coconut oil

1 tbsp

Salt

1 tsp

For Cooking the Pork

Vegetable oil

2 tbsp

Water

1/2 cup

Preparation

Marinating the Pork

Combine Marinade Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine lime and lemon juice, minced Scotch bonnet pepper, garlic, salt, black pepper, thyme leaves, and olive oil.

Ensure the pork is well marinated for maximum flavor infusion.

Coat Pork

Add pork pieces, ensuring they are well-coated with marinade.

Marinate

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.

Preparing the Pikliz

Combine Vegetables

In a medium bowl, combine cabbage, carrot, onion, hot peppers, and salt.

Handle Scotch bonnet peppers with care to avoid skin irritation.

Add Vinegar

Pour vinegar over the vegetables, ensuring they are submerged.

Let Pikliz Marinate

Cover and let sit for at least 1 hour, or refrigerate overnight for a spicier outcome.

Pikliz flavor deepens with a longer marinade time.

Cooking Process

Sauté the Pork

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat; add marinated pork and cook until caramelized.

Heat Guide: Medium heat; Timing: Sauté for about 10 minutes

Simmer the Pork

Add water to the pot and bring to a simmer; cover and cook on low heat until tender, about 1 hour.

Heat Guide: Low heat; Timing: Simmer for about 1 hour

Cook the Rice

In a separate pot, combine rice, water, coconut oil, and salt; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover until water is absorbed and rice is fluffy.

Timing: 20 minutes; Heat Guide: Start high then reduce to low

Plating & Serving