Fritada de Chancho

If hornado isn't enough to satisfy your pig cravings in Ecuador, try fritada de chancho. It refers to a delectable braised pork dish made with pork chunks slowly cooked in an orange juice, onion, garlic, and cumin mixture.

People mistake fritada de chancho for fried pork because of its name, but it is actually braised. The pork is cooked in an orange juice and water mixture until the liquid is reduced and the meat is browned in its own fat. It can be served with a variety of side dishes and sauces in Ecuador, including llapingachos (fried potato cakes), fried plantains, fava beans, corn, and agrio.

In Ecuador, fritada de chancho is a weekend dish. On weekends, people would leave the city and drive to the countryside to eat fritada at village restaurants and roadside eateries known as huequitos. If you intend to travel to Ecuador, Fritada de Chancho is one of the must-try dishes for you.