Vamo Arriba - ¿Cómo preparar un puchero ideal?

beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is lower in fat, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: white beans

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than chickpeas.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

pork

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tofu is a healthier protein option, while seitan is often less expensive.

Prepare two pots for the puchero.

Cut the meats into smaller pieces for quicker cooking: 1 kilo of pulpa de cerdo, 1 kilo of falda, 2 muslos de pollo, and 2 chorizos colorados.

Add the meats to the pot, starting with the pork.

Add 4 potatoes, 3 corns, 4 carrots, 1/2 head of white cabbage, 1/2 pumpkin, 5 turnips, 5 sweet potatoes, and 4 green onions to the pot.

Season with salt and pepper, and mention that salting the pork 24 hours in advance enhances flavor.

Cover the pot and increase the heat to bring it to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for a long time, stirring occasionally.

Mention that you can also make a puree with the leftover vegetables by mixing them with oil, vinegar, and salt.

Discuss the option of adding chickpeas and beans, either directly or in a separate bag for hydration before adding them to the pot.

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