Mofongo

Ingredients

• 1 lb. skin-on pork belly
• 1 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt
• 1 Tbsp. freshly ground pepper
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• ¼ cup fresh orange juice
• Vegetable oil (for frying; 6–8 cups)
• 2 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 Tbsp. plus ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more
• 4 medium green plantains, peeled, sliced crosswise 1" thick
• 3 garlic cloves, lightly smashed
• ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Cilantro leaves and lime wedges (for serving)
• A deep-fry thermometer

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