Juicy, golden-brown pork bites tossed in sizzling garlic butter and finished with fresh parsley, perfect as an appetizer or main course.

Scale

1.5 lbs pork shoulder or pork belly, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp paprika

4 tbsp unsalted butter

6 cloves garlic, smashed

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Pat pork cubes dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add pork in a single layer and sear 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown; work in batches if necessary.

Reduce heat to medium and add butter and smashed garlic.

Stir until butter is melted and garlic is fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Return all pork to skillet, toss to coat in garlic butter, and cook 1-2 minutes more.

Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

For a leaner version, use pork tenderloin instead of pork shoulder or belly.

Add lemon juice or red pepper flakes for flavor variation.

Use smoked paprika for a deeper flavor.

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