CRISPY PORK BITES

1 1/2 to 2 lbs. boneless pork shoulder 1 tbsp. Minced garlic
1 tsp. Ground Allspice 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves 1/2 c. minced onion
1 tbsp. Vegetable oil 1/4 c. lime juice
1/2 c. water Salt and pepper to taste
Trim most of external fat from shoulder. Cut into 1-inch cubes. Toss with all other ingredients except water. Cover and marinate, refrigerated for up to 2 days. (May also be cooked immediately) Place meat in roasting pan in one layer. Preheat oven to 375°F and roast for 1 hour, shaking and stirring occasionally until meat is brown and crisp on all sides. Remove meat with slotted spoon. Serve hot or at room temperature. SAUCE (Optional) Pour off all but a tbsp. of the liquid, leaving solids and as much non-fatty liquid as possible. Place pan on high heat and add 1/2 cup water. Cook, scraping bottom of pan, until liquid is reduced by one-half. Make sure solids are incorporated. Pour over meat.

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