Hi Everyone,
What’s Cooking is a series in which I address questions you may have about food and cooking but are too shy to ask.
Garlic pork is a Guyanese Christmas tradition. While many people like garlic pork, they tend to shy away from the dish because of the acidity coupled with the fear of having raw meat sitting in brine at room temperature. When cooked, the intensely pickled meat can overwhelm the taste buds as the flavours concentrate.
Here are some things you need to understand about the making of garlic pork. Hopefully, it will encourage you to make some this holiday.