Chancho con Yuca Youtube

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken thighs reduce fat while maintaining flavor.

cassava

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer similar texture with added nutrients.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides acidity with a different flavor profile.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be homemade.

Introduce the dish and its cultural significance.

Marinate 2 pounds of country style ribs with salt, garlic, and balsamic vinegar.

Add cumin and achiote to the marinated meat, mixing with hands until well coated.

Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté larger chunks of onion until transparent.

While sautéing, boil water in another pot for the cassava.

Add cassava to the boiling water and cook until tender.

Once the onions are transparent, add the marinated ribs to the pot.

Cover and let the ribs cook until they release juices and become tender.

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