A Cuban living in the United States took to TikTok to share his amazement after stumbling upon an unexpected find at Walmart: pork heads on sale for the surprisingly low price of 97 cents per pound! In his video, filled with laughter and disbelief, he expressed that it was his first time encountering such a sight during his visits to the store. “Look at this, my people, what a crazy thing... pork head at Walmart, wow, first time!” he exclaimed while showing his followers the unusual discovery.
His partner, who has been residing in the U.S. for 13 years, was equally stunned: “Never in my life,” she replied when he asked if she had ever seen anything like it before. Still taken aback, TikToker @jorge_drake1992 humorously suggested using the heads for one of the most traditional Cuban dishes: “Now I know for the next caldosa in the neighborhood, right here, I’ll come over, buy a few pork heads, and make a good ajiaco,” he joked, amused by the affordable price.
The discovery sparked a flood of comments and an intense discussion among his followers. Many claimed they had never seen something like this at Walmart, while others noted that in some areas, it was more common than it seemed. “I’ve been in San Antonio for 30 years and never seen it,” one user noted, while another commented, “I’m going on 13 years and it’s the first time I’ve seen it, but in this video.” However, some followers insisted it wasn’t so unusual: “That’s everywhere in all the Walmarts,” while others, like @lazaro2028, mentioned it was more frequent in certain regions: “Yeah, they bring it out every now and then in this countryside where I live.”
The Caldosa Connection
The conversation also touched on caldosa, a Cuban tradition cooked in groups, which was mentioned several times in the comments: “Wow, that would make one heck of a caldosa,” one said with laughter; while another joked, “The CDR’s caldosa is ready.”
The reaction from users highlighted how what is commonplace for some can be a total novelty for others, and @jorge_drake1992’s video not only elicited laughs but also sparked a discussion about regional differences in the United States.
Have you ever seen pork heads at Walmart?