Amazing Dominican Mofongo

For the broth

• 1 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 1 lb beef bones (any type would do)

• 2 large garlic cloves

• 1/2 onion halved

• 6 cups water

• 1 sprig cilantro

• 1 tsp salt (or more, to taste)

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 1/2 tsp onion powder

• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder

 For the Mofongo

• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying (corn, peanut or soy)

• 5 unripe plantains peeled, cut into 1” slices

• 1 lb pork cracklings cut into 1″ pieces

• 2 tbsp garlic mashed

• 1 1/2 tsp salt (or more, to taste)

Beef broth for taste and moisture!!