Carne de Puerco Con Calabacitas Recipe l Molé Mama

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs provide similar moisture and flavor at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive while still suitable for cooking.

Chop organic pork loin into small pieces, keeping some fat for flavor.

Heat a large flat skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the pork to the skillet and brown until golden, about 90 minutes.

Remove excess fat from the skillet after browning the pork.

Add about 1 tablespoon of flour to the skillet to thicken the sauce.

Prepare salsa by blending together tomatoes, half an onion, three jalapenos, a whole head of garlic, half a head of cilantro, and two limes.

Pour the salsa into the skillet with the pork and add a little water to adjust spiciness.

Let the mixture simmer for about an hour.

Add chopped summer squash and zucchini to the skillet and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.

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