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Yuca Tostones with Pineapple & Pork Belly

Yuca tostones with pineapple marinated pork belly and a pineapple chimichurri.

by Chef Mikel Anthony


This recipe is part of the Chef’s Roll Test Kitchen Series and is made in partnership with MIC Food.

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Pineapple Chimichurri

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 half Pineapple, diced 1/4 inch
  • 1 cup Olive oil or neutral oil
  • 1/4 cup Red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. Dried or fresh chopped oregano
  • 1 tsp. Chili flake
  • 5 cloves Garlic, sliced
  • 1/2 bunch Parsley, chopped 
  • Salt to taste

METHOD

  1. Mix ingredients together and set aside

Pork Belly

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb. Pork belly ,sliced thin
  • 1 half Pineapple, cubed
  • 1 tbsp. Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp. Cumin

METHOD

  1. Blend pineapple, paprika, and cumin.
  2. Cover and marinate pork belly for 1 hour or up to overnight.
  3. Sear on each side until cooked all the way through.
  4. Dice and toss with chimichurri

Yuca Tostones

INGREDIENTS

  • Tio Jorge® Yuca Tostones
  • Pork Belly & Pineapple Chimichurri

METHOD

  1. Fry the Yuca tostones at 375f until crispy.
  2. Layer the pork and churri in between the tostones and serve.