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Sancocho – Meat and Vegetable Stew

Sancocho – Meat and Vegetable Stew

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<h2 class="subheader">A Favorite Tropical Pork Stew</h2> <p>Sancocho is a meat and vegetables stew enjoyed by Latinos from all nations. Caribbeans use large chunks of pork to flavor this one-pot dish. Made with thick pieces of tropical vegetables and pork stewed in harmony with <a title="Saz&oacute;n with Saffron" href="https://www.goya.com/en/products/sazon-with-saffron/" data-id="8085">Sazón GOYA® with Saffron</a>, Sancocho is an intriguing meal that complements all sorts of regional specialties.</p>

Yields:8-10 Servings

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Ingredients

1 lb.

<p><span>boneless pork, cut in 1-inch cubes</span></p>

1 lb.

<p>pork bones with meat </p>

4 quarts

<p>water </p>

1 tbsp.

<p>salt </p>

3

<p>ears of corn cut in small pieces</p>

2

<p>green plantains, peeled, quartered, sprinkled with lemon juice</p>

2 lbs.

<p><em>yuca</em>, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes </p>

2 lbs.

<p><em> ñame</em><span>, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes</span></p>

2

<p><em>malangas</em>, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes </p>

2

<p>white sweet potatoes (boniatos), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes </p>

½

<p>small West Indian pumpkin (or Hubbard squash), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes </p>

1 packet

GOYA® Sazón with Saffron

1 jar
(6 oz.)

GOYA® Sofrito

2

<p>whole ripe plantains, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes </p>

Directions

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Step 1

<p class="p1">In large pot, combine meat, bones, water and salt. Bring to boil; skim, lower heat and simmer one hour.</p>

Step 2

<p class="p1">Stir in corn and green plantain. Cook ½ hour.</p>

Step 3

<p class="p1">Stir in <em>yucca</em>, ñame and malanga. Cook ½ hour.</p>

Step 4

<p>Stir in sweet potatoes, pumpkin, Sazón and Sofrito. Put ripe plantains on top so they do not dissolve. Cook ½ hour or until all vegetables are tender.</p>

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Main Dish

Pork

One Pan

All-Ocassion

Caribbean

All-Year

Stew

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