Crispy Pork & Plantain Cups
Green plantains fried twice until golden and crispy, then stuffed with seasoned shredded pork and topped with garlicky mojo sauce. A Cuban snack that's crispy, savory, and ready in under 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 14 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cut plantains into 2-inch rounds. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, ~2 minutes.
Step 2
Fry plantain rounds 2–3 minutes per side until light gold. Drain on paper towels.
Step 3
Press each warm round flat with a cup to form a shallow bowl shape. Fry again 1–2 minutes until edges curl and deepen to golden brown.
Step 4
Toss shredded pork with garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Warm briefly in a dry pan or use at room temperature.
Step 5
Spoon pork mixture into crispy plantain cups. Serve immediately while cups are still warm and crispy.
Tools you’ll need
- deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pot
- instant-read thermometer (optional)
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
- small cup for pressing
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