Carnita Frita [Recipe + Video] Fried Beef or Pork
User Reviews
5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
464 kcal
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Course
Lunch
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Cuisine
South American, Dominican
Carnita Frita [Recipe + Video] Fried Beef or Pork
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Carne frita, carnita frita, res frita, or puerco frito, is a classic Dominican fried meat, and a popular snack or picadera.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound beef or pork fillet
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic crushed (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- ½ tablespoon sazón completo powder or liquid sazón (see links to recipes above).
- ½ tablespoon oregano
- 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons salt (or more, to taste, amount divided)
- 2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
1. Clean and cut the meat
- Clean the meat, removing any excess fat, gristle or membranes.Slice it into thin strips, 1 cm (¼") thick, against the grain of the meat.
2. Season the meat
- Place in a bowl and season with pepper, garlic, sazon completo, oregano and the juice of 1 lemon.Cover and marinate for 20 minutes.
3. Boil the meat
- In a small pot, boil a little water, enough to cover the meat by half, about 1 cup.Add the meat and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Fry
- Remove from water and drain. Taste and season with salt to taste if necessary.Heat enough oil to fry in a heavy-bottomed pot. Wait until it is hot enough, 350 °F (180 °C).Fry the meat until it browns around the edges, about 3 minutes (it gets darker when removed from the pan). Do this in 3 batches. Remove from heat and place on a wire rack or absorbent paper for about 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Serve
- Serve hot. Find serving suggestions on the recipe.
Notes
- Be careful with splatters when you add the meat to the oil! You may want to use the lid as a shield, just in case
Nutrition Information
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Calories
464kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
708mg
(30%)
Potassium
757mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1783IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
61mg
(68%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 464 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 464kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 708mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 757mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1783IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 61mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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