I don’t know why I call these Cuban. I’m not Cuban. Nor do I know anything about Cuban culture. Or food. But I do know that every time I’ve eaten Cuban food, I’ve loved every second of it because it’s included plantains and pork in it.
The other day, I jabbed myself in the mouth accidentally while brushing my teeth with my electric toothbrush. I was bleeding. I aggressively brush when I’m anxious about something. Anywho, I stabbed myself so hard in the gums on my bottom lip, that it won’t heal. It refuses to. And then all I do is bug it more. It hurts. Like I don’t have enough pain on my face with this acne bullsh*t, now I have a hole in my mouth that keeps getting worse. Not really, I’m exaggerating. I’m in that kind of mood. Like every other day.
My teeth are moving. I haven’t worn my retainer pretty much since high school, ummmmmm because it’s disgusting. It’s one of those retainers that looks like invisiline. And let me tell you, it’s become quite gross over the years. But these teeth that were very expensive to move (thank you Mom and Dad) are now moving back to places they are not suppose to. So I need to do something. I need to pull out my top teeth retainer that rests in my bathroom closet, then I need to drive over to my parents house and dig through the crap I left behind so kindly for my parents because I did not want to deal with the extra junk, and find my bottom retainer. Then, I need to wear these retainers. Obviously while sleeping by myself. Because not only will these retainers hurt incredibly bad so I will be whimpering through the night, but I will be sleeping with my mouth wide open, slobering everywhere. And personally, I’d like to keep my boyfriend around. I quite like him.
You know what adventure I’m going to take on this week? Actually, let me restate that question. You know what adventure(s) I’m going to take on this weekend? The s is very important. Because I want to take on many. Let’s make a list. I haven’t done that in a while. Shame.
- Buy new jeans. And shorts. I tried to do this over the weekend on an empty stomach, almost start crying in the Levi’s dressing room, and then went to Whole Foods since I knew I could get exactly what I wanted. Food. I felt better as soon as I ate something. That store never lets me down. Levi’s did. So I’m going to brave the mall once more, on a full stomach, and not go anywhere near the Levi’s store. I’m going to try all the jeans that my friends on FB have recommended and probably spend more than I would like. But I’m a woman on a mission and I’m going to find that pair of jeans. Look how bad these shorts were. wtf?
definitely sucking in during this picture. but please notice the excess room in the back and no space in the thighs. - Get my nails done. I don’t know about this whole “doing my nails” thing. It’s high maintenance. And expensive. I did them almost 3 weeks ago or something, and they are growing out fast. Then it looks worse than not having my nails done at all. But I have to get my nails and toes done this week because vacation calls.
- Ok that’s really all I got. I need to cook food for you guys too, but that’s all I got until I head out for vacation to soak up some rays!
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Honey Mustard Cuban Pork Burgers
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork breakfast sausage
- 1 cup plantain chips
- 1 egg white, whisked
- 3 tablespoons bacon fat
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- arugula, to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place plantain chips in the food processor and pulse until broken down in breadcrumb consistency.
- Make 4 burger patties with the pound of meat.
- Place 1 egg white in a bowl and whisk until bubbly. Place plantain bread crumbs in another bowl. Dip each burger patty in the egg whites then the plantain mixture to coat the burgers completely, then sprinkle with salt and pepper and a bit of garlic powder.
- Heat up a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, place 3 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet and add the minced garlic cloves.
- Once garlic becomes fragrant, add pork burgers to the pan and sear on both sides for 3-4 minutes, making sure the plantain chip crumble does not burn.
- After burgers have cooked on both sides, place in oven and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until burgers are cooked through to your preference. Remember, it’s pork. I did the poke test, when they pushed back at my finger, I knew they were done.
- While the burgers are finishing up in the oven, whisk together the honey and two different kinds of mustards and slice up the avocado.
- When burgers are done, let rest for about 2 minutes so all the juices don’t come spilling out.
- Top with avocado and honey mustard.
- Eat with some arugula. You don’t have to, but it’s great with it.
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LOVE this recipe. For those who are mindful of their meat sources, and are looking for “Clean Protein,” my family gets all of our meat and beef from a 100% grass-fed beef source. The farm also has pastured poultry, lamb, and pastured pork. You can order their pastured meats online at Pasture Prime Family Farm. Keep posting these amazing recipes PaleOMG!
J – You are my most favorite person in the whole world, I am happily married with a child, but I want to make out with your face. Everything I try of yours is AMAZEBALLS. I made these last night for the first time and invited our neighbors over, everyone was drooling and raving about the burgers. I also made a mango/vinegar/honey sauce as well, to give it a little island feel. Both went over smashingly!
As for jeans, try MAVI jeans. I gave up on Levi’s and Gap a long time ago.
HATE LEVI’S! They are not made for anyone with an ass!!! GRRR!!!
Made these! Loved these! Turning them into mini appetizers for tonights “Girls Night Out” at Crossfit Brighton, here in MI….
Great Recipe, I agree with a few others – the arugula is KEY!
Hi! I’m brand new to paleo eating and wondering about a couple things. I’ve seen “breakfast sausage” in a couple of your recipes. Doesn’t this contain nitrites or is there a kind without? Also, are you slowly accumulating/storing your own bacon fat or purchasing somehow? Sounds intriguing! Thanks, can’t wait to try cooking your delicious looking food!
i get us wellness meat breakfast sausage which doesnt! i just accumulate bacon fat over time
Fidelity denim – ” Stevie” – best fit ever for tiny waistline and curvy hip, butt, and thigh. Trust me on this one!
Juli-these were awesome. Definitely one of my favorites from your site (or any site). Thanks so much!
Ok I went completely rouge, but this recipe was my inspiration and my husband can’t stop talking about dinner. I started with unseasoned ground pork (good local stuff), added 1/4t salt, 1/2t ea of garlic powder & paprika, 1.5t cumin, & 1/2t chilli powder (was mild . Add more if you like spicey food). I followed your instructions using trader joe’s plaintain chips. BUT served it on a bed of romain topped with avocado, a squeeze of lime and salsa. I hope you will try this variation. It was fantastic!
Alright, seriously lady, these are amazing. Made them tonight for dinner and wow! Everything I’ve made from you has been amazing. Keep doing what you’re doing because it’s food bloggers like you that make living the paleo lifestyle not just easier but truly enjoyable.
I just found your blog and I am culling your recipes. They are fabulous! In trying to read the banana bread recipes, the link takes me to this recipe page. Hopefully it’s just a link mixup, because I am CRAVING some good banana bread. I’d love to try yours. Thanks for your hard work to help all of us eat healthier!