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Haitian-Style Citrus and Herb Pork

6 - 8 Servings

3¼ hours 45 minutes active

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Considered the national dish of Haiti, griot (pronounced gree-oh, sometimes spelled griyo) marinates chunks of well-marbled pork in a boldly herbal, garlicky, citrusy blend laced with spices and fresh chilies. The meat is first slow-cooked until tender in the marinade, then fried to crisp and caramelize the surfaces. We start by oven-braising our version. Then, you can simply broil the meat, still in the pot, to create nice browning on the surface. Or you can remove the pork from the liquid and fry it in batches in a skillet, which delivers amazingly delicious browning and crisping. Either way, serve with pikliz, a bright, bracing Haitian slaw. Red beans, rice and fried plantains are other common accompaniments.

6 - 8

Servings

Tip

Don’t fear the Scotch bonnet (or habanero) chili. While spicy, it also features a unique fruitiness that adds flavor. Removing the seeds tames the heat. You may wish to wear food-safe gloves when handling the chili.

3¼ hours

45 minutes active

Ingredients

  • 1

    bunch scallions, roughly chopped

  • 4

    medium garlic cloves, smashed and peeled

Directions

Reviews
Robert C.
February 7, 2025
Pure pork heaven
Very tender and delicious especially with the heat of the scotch bonnet peppers
ERIC G.
March 30, 2026
Doesn't taste like Marlene's griot
This was a miss. Under-seasoned, mushy pork, and burned parsley in the frying oil. Messy, greasy, and left the house smelling. If I’m going to go through the trouble of frying, it better be worth it. This wasn’t the griot I’m used to.

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