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AIP Minestrone Soup
Mojo Pork and Tostones
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I grew up in Southern California. As a recent transplant to Florida I must admit that I am missing the Mexican food available in So Cal. I have been enjoying the Cuban food that is so prevalent here, in particular mojo pork and tostone’s. This AIP compliant recipe doesn’t disappoint!
The Instant Pot cooked the pork quickly, resulting in delicious, tender meat. We used a tortilla press to flatten the tostones wafter cooking. Frying them in coconut oil added great flavor. This is another great AIP dish that you can serve at your next get together.
| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
| Cook Time | 70 minutes |
| Servings |
6 servings
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 pounds boneless grass fed pork shoulder cut into
2-inch cubes - fresh cilantro chopped
Tostone
- 3 green plantains
- 1 cup coconut oil or olive or avocado oil
Ingredients
Tostone
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Instructions
- In the insert of your Instant Pot, combine the orange juice, lime juice, garlic, and salt.
- Add the pork and toss to coat.
- Make sure the rubber seal is placed inside the lid.
- Set for 45 minutes at high pressure.
- After the 45 minutes are up, press keep warm / cancel and allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before turning the nozzle to venting and releasing any remaining pressure. Preheat the broiler.
- With a slotted spoon or tongs, remove the pork to a baking sheet. Set the Instant Pot to sauté and reduce the liquid for 10-15 minutes, or until thickened (you want there to be about 1 cup remaining).
- Pour into a heat-proof bowl and skim off some of the fat once it starts to cool and rise to the top.
- Meanwhile, broil the pork for 3-5 minutes per side, until crispy and browned, turning several times to get it browned on at least two of the sides. (the amount of time will depend on the heat of your broiler and distance the pork is from it)
- Serve with the reduced sauce, cilantro, and tostones, if desired.
Tostones
- Peel the plantains and cut into
1 inch chunks. - Heat the oil in a straight sided pan and when shimmering, add the plantain chunks. Fry 5-7 minutes (don’t brown them), then remove to paper towel to drain. Let cool.
- Place each chunk between two sheets of parchment paper and press down with a glass or heavy object to flatten to ¼” thickness. Peel off parchment.
- Reheat oil adding more if needed and fry the flattened disks for a second time until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove to paper towel to drain and sprinkle with sea salt.
Recipe Notes
Can also be served with coconut cauli-rice
In February of 2012, Rohde launched Paleo On The Go in response to a decline in his own health. He was diagnosed with Eosinophilic Esophagitis or EoE, a type of autoimmune disease. Rohde also experienced brain fog, stomach pain, chronic fatigue and other painful symptoms. Years of conventional and natural methods with very little results frustrated Rohde. After extensive research he discovered a way of eating and living made up of real food that focused on reducing inflammation and repairing the gut – the underlying cause of most autoimmune disease.
Rohde researched the Autoimmune Paleo Protocol (AIP) and its strict compliance to remove potentially inflammatory ingredients. Shortly after starting the diet, Rohde experienced his symptoms beginning to alleviate.
After the improvements he experienced, Rohde wanted to share his newfound freedom with others by launching Paleo On The Go (POTG). POTG is a meal delivery service adhering to the autoimmune protocol (AIP) and delivering directly to people across the United States.
Rohde realized that he could work with his team, including POTG’s incredibly talented chef; Chef Ann Lotterhos, to develop a Test Kitchen and accompanying blog, where they could not only develop future products, but they could also share free recipes and cool ideas. Currently, Paleo On The Go spends several hours per week developing all kinds of amazing recipes. Chef Ann loves the Instant Pot, and uses every opportunity to come up with great ideas for her new toy.
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Made this recepie today to perfection. The while family loved it.
Tried this for the first time tonight. Nothing to comparebit to, entire recipe was a furst time experience. Really enjoyed it! Will definitely make it again
I’m confused about the amount of liquid. Only 1/2 cup of juice listed for this recipe. Instant Pot support says minimum is 1 1/2 cups in 6 qt instant pot. Pls explain how this recipe can use so little and pressurize properly. Thanks.
Hi Ann,
The amount in the manual is the recommended liquid amount unless stated otherwise in recipes like this one. 1 1/2 cups of liquid are to ensure that it pressurizes with no difficulties when making food from scratch.