Name: Pork Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 Kilogram Pork cut into small cubes; 1 pinch Salt; 1 tablespoon Crushed garlic; 2 tablespoon Achiote oil; 1 Unit Red onion; 1 Unit Bell pepper; ½ tablespoon Cumin; 1 Unit Naranjilla; 1 cup Beer; 1 pinch Pepper

The pork stew is a traditional Ecuadorian dish, full of unique flavors and aromas. The combination of pork, vegetables, and naranjilla creates an explosion of flavors in every bite. Perfect to share with family and enjoy Latin American cuisine. A delight for the palate.

The meat is marinated with tasty spices and slowly cooked in a mixture of fresh ingredients until tender and juicy.

The result is an exquisite dish, full of flavors and aromas that will delight your senses.

Accompanied by rice and avocado, this pork stew is a perfect option for a comforting family meal.

Pork Stew

Main Course

1 hour

4 Servings

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Ingredients

1 kilogram of Pork cut into small cubes

1 pinch of Salt

1 tablespoon of Crushed garlic

2 tablespoons of Achiote oil

1 Red onion

1 Bell pepper

½ tablespoon of Cumin

1 Naranjilla

1 cup of Beer

1 pinch of Pepper

Preparation

Step 1 : Season the meat with salt, pepper, and crushed garlic.

Step 2 : Heat oil in a pot and add the meat, frying for 6 minutes.

Step 3 : Then, reserve the meat in another container.

Step 4 : In the same pot, add more oil, achiote, chopped onion, and bell pepper, stirring and adding a pinch of cumin.

Step 5 : Continue stirring for 2 minutes, then add chopped tomato and keep stirring.

Step 6 : Once the sofrito is well prepared, return the reserved meat to the pot and mix well with the sofrito.

Step 7 : In a blender, add 1 chopped naranjilla and a large glass of beer, blend, and then add to the pot along with a little water.

Step 8 : Let it simmer over medium heat for 25 minutes until the pork is cooked.

Step 9 : Add salt, chopped cilantro, and cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 10 : Finally, turn off the heat and let it rest.

Step 11 : This dish is served with rice and avocado.

Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Season the meat with salt, pepper, and crushed garlic, and fry in a pot with a bit of oil for 6 minutes. Reserve the meat in another container. Pork Stew - Preparation - Step 1

Step 2 : In the same pot, sauté chopped onion and bell pepper with more oil and achiote, add a pinch of cumin, and cook for 2 minutes before adding the chopped tomato and mixing. Pork Stew - Preparation - Step 2

Step 3 : Pour the reserved meat back into the pot and mix with the sofrito. Blend the naranjilla and beer, pour into the pot with a little water, and simmer over medium heat for 25 minutes. Pork Stew - Preparation - Step 3

Step 4 : Add salt, chopped cilantro, and cook for another 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it rest before serving, accompanied by rice and avocado. Pork Stew - Preparation - Step 4