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Pork is traditionally marinated in vinegar in the Philippines and in Argentina; in Europe it is fermented or cured; even America has her tradition of pickled pigs’ feet and vinegar-marinated barbecue.
The live blood analyses of Beverly Rubik indicates that plain pork meat causes undesirable changes in the blood, accompanied by fatigue, but pork that has been marinated, fermented or cured does not. Learn more in our article on pork that features several recipes!
INGREDIENTS
Makes about 4 cups
- About 3 pounds pork butt or fatty pork meat, including organ meats such as heart
- 1 cup vinegar
- ½ cup lard
- 4 tablespoons chile powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup tomato paste
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cut pork into 1-inch cubes and marinate in vinegar about 24 hours, refrigerated.
- Dry cubes well and brown in hot lard in a large flame-proof casserole.
- Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer and place in a 350-degree oven, with the lid slightly askew so moisture can evaporate.
- Bake several hours until the liquid is reduced to about half.
- Shred the pork with a fork or knife.
- This is a great filling for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, tostados and other Mexican dishes.
The only issue I have with this recipe, which I will certainly try, is its not enough garlic. I’m going to double the garlic in my making of this dish!
Hi, what else can you marinate the pork in instead of the vinegar?
Thanks Julie
I know that the taste profile will be changed. We have multiple food allergies. One person to chilli peppers, another to all citrus. I am thinking to try & substitute with horseradish,& bone broth.
Sally Fallon Morell responds “Yes, you can marinate in lime juice, lemon juice or whey.”
What do I do with a BIG piece of pork leg roast?
I’m curious about this too!
Sally Fallon Morell responds “Cut it into cubes and take if from there.”
Does the vinegar kill parasites?
Sally Fallon Morell responds “The cooking kills parasites.”
Is there a way to do this in a crock pot or instant pot? I was going to make porn tonight and I don’t have the time to do it this way.
PORK! Sorry typing with one hand. 😬🙄
We don’t recommend Instant Pots and pressure cookers in favor of slow cookers, so, yes … it can certainly be done in a crock pot!
Why do you not recommend Instant Pots and pressure cookers?
Yes, I’d like to know if there is a way to do this in the slow cooker too. Thankyou!
Yes I would like to know that too
I am from Argentina. We eat a lot of pork in our asados (argentinian slow wood barbacue) does it is danger too? Thanks
Sally Fallon Morell responds “Yes, it would be best to marinate it …”
Yum! What kind of vinegar? When it says reduce to a summer, how long? Or immediately place in oven?
Sally Fallon Morell responds “Any kind, maybe not balsamic. Simmer on stove top until very tender (several hours at least) or in a slow oven.”
There is no salt in the recipe. I used red wine vinegar and added salt. This is excellent!
Do the “undesirable changes in the blood” also accompany pork liver, kidneys, heart and other organs? Those are the most common organ meats I can get my hands on around here. If so, would I marinate the organ meats raw, then cook them as usual?