Garlic-Plantain Mofongo with Slow-Cooked Pork

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

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A comforting Puerto Rican dish featuring mashed plantains infused with garlic and pork, served with a rich, savory gravy. This Puerto Rican-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 110 minutes, pairs ripe plantains, pork shoulder, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 85 min Serves 4 Puerto Rican cuisine 580 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 medium (about 1.5 lbs) ripe plantains
1/2 lb pork shoulder
4 garlic cloves
3 tbsp olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup cuban-style sofrito
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Peel and slice 4 medium ripe plantains into 1-inch rounds. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until golden but not browned.
Step 2: Add 1/2 lb cubed pork shoulder to the skillet, season with 1/2 tsp salt, and cook for 5 minutes until browned on all sides. Stir in 1/4 cup cuban-style sofrito and 1/2 tsp paprika, then pour in 1 cup chicken broth.
Step 3: Cover and simmer on low heat for 1 hour until pork is tender. Remove pork, shred with two forks, and return to the pot. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to thicken the sauce. While sauce simmers, boil the plantain slices for 10 minutes until tender, then mash with a fork until smooth.