Geera Pork Recipe

YIELD: (4-6) Servings

INGREDIENTS

Pork (Shoulder or Leg) - 2 Lbs

Lime Juice - 2 Tbsp

Pimento - 2

Chive - 2 Sprigs

Chadon Beni - 6 Leaves

Garlic - 8 Cloves

Onion - 1 Cup (Finely Chopped)

Geera Powder - 2 Tbsp

Whole Geera - 1 Tbsp (Optional)

Oil - 4 Tbsp

Hot Pepper - To Taste

Water - 1 Cup

Salt - To Taste

METHOD

1. Cut pork into 1 inch cubes.

2. Wash pork with lime, drain and place in a bowl and set aside.

3. Finely chop pimentos, chive and chadon beni.

4. Add chopped herbs and geera powder to pork.

5. Mix well, cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for (6-8) hours or overnight.

6. Finely chop onion, garlic and hot pepper and set aside.

7. Saute onion, garlic and whole geera (optional) in oil for 5 minutes.

8. Add pork and hot pepper and mix well.

9. Add water, mix well, cover and let cook until meat is tender (about 30-40 minutes.)

10. Once meat is tender remove cover and let excess liquid evaporate.

11. Taste for salt.

12. Enjoy!

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