I must really be into Cuban food. Because I pair pork and plantains together on a regular basis. I didn’t even know that was a Cuban thing until a reader asked if I was Cuban since I seem to work with those foods a lot. Well, I’m not. Just plain ole’ ‘merican. Just kidding, I’m German. I came from famers. #factoftheday. Oh stupid hashtags.
Anywho, since I’m ‘merican, I must love diners, right? Well, I love the show ‘Diners, Drive-In, and Dives’ so I must love them. I at least love their food. Especially anything that has hash in the title. So when I was craving hash and had leftover pork and some super brown plantains sitting around, I got creative. Not really that creative, but creative in my mind. Because it’s super simple and stupid delicious. I could honestly eat this for every meal.
I had so many plantain chips over the weekend, it’s just ridiculous.
Warning: do not stick your fingers up your nose or around your eyes after cutting peppers. Pretty sure this is the 3rd time I’ve talked about this on my blog. I guess writing in my blog as a therapy session doesn’t actually help me out.
I went somewhere fantastic over the weekend. To a new coffee shop. But this is not just any coffee shop, it’s a PALEO coffee shop. Completely paleo. It’s freaking awesome. And it’s my neighborhood. They have fruit smoothies with egg protein, chocolate macaroons with no nuts (probably the best thing I’ve ever tasted…not joking), pumpkin brownies made with almond flour and a crap ton more goodies. They even have salads so you can go there for lunch and have that with my favorite…a dirty chai. I swear I’m not a spokesperson for them, just absolutely love what they are doing. You have to check them out if you live or are just visiting Denver. Mmm…coffee is located in the art district of Santa Fe in Denver. Just wait until you show your friends and family how delicious paleo can be.
Pork and Plantain Cuban Breakfast Hash
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1 plantains, peeled and sliced in half lengthwise
- 1/2 cup leftover easy shredded pork
- 1/2 jalapeno, diced
- 1/4 yellow onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- juice of 1/2 a lime
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 egg, cooked however you’d like
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
- First you need to caramelize your plantains.
- Add them to a large skillet over medium heat with a tablespoon of coconut oil. Cook on both sides for about 2-3 minutes, being sure not to burn them.
- Once they are cooked through, add your plantains to a large bowl and small with a fork. Then add your minced garlic clove, onion, jalapeno, lime, seasonings and leftover pork. Mash thoroughly together.
- Form a large ball then press down into a thin patty.
- Heat skillet back up and place another tablespoon of coconut oil in your skillet.
- Add your hash to the pan and press down to make it as flat as possible.
- Cook on both sides for 4-5 minutes or until each side is crispy.
- Cook up your egg(s) however you’d like. I cooked mine over easy.
- Top hash with egg. This would also be great with guacamole and/or salsa.
This looks amazing!! and… I’m the first one to comment, SCORE!!
What kind of plantains do you use? There’s the hawaiian ones, the really big ones and the fruit ones….. i never know which ones to pick. Thanks for the help.
I’m sitting in the Denver airport totally wishing I had time to run to the coffee shop! For now, I’ll settle for McDonald’s… And not only am I the second comment, but the second Gaby! BOOM. Mind=blown.
I’m so jealous! I want a paleo shop over here in NJ! Maybe I should just open one myself… This cuban hash looks amazing. I was just telling my hubby that I want to start making more things with plantains…I’m puerto rican and never tried making them myself (that’s what abuelas are for)!
Oooooooo…!
I hate that Parker doesn’t have fun Paleo style places… I totally have to load up the kiddos and hunt this place down!!
I agree w/Kari – I am in Parker and there is nothing near by that is paleo and good! MMMM….Coffee looks AMAZING. We may need to make the trip too.
+1 for Triple-D
+1 for Egg on top
+5 for paleo stores
We share the same #factoftheday! Also there is nothing plain about being a good ole’ ‘merican! Have a glorious day
Juli~
YOU ROCK! You are just wicked awesome!
Come back and see us soon!
Jami
mmm…COFFEE!
co-founder
Finally! A paleo focused cafe/restaurant. Thanks so much for opening this place Jami. My friends and I will stop by often.
Thank you Heather! Come one…come all!
Jami
I just made pulled pork and sweet potato hash with poached eggs for breakfast on Friday. It was ridiculously good. Will have to try this version too. Love all of your recipes!
looks delish! i have your pork over mashed plantains on my family’s menu this week..im sure this hash will be happening with the leftovers! btw, u take the best food photos!