Chancho con yuca | María Esther López

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.

Peel and cut 2 1/2 pounds of cassava into chunks.

Boil cassava in salted water until tender, about 20-25 minutes; drain.

In a greased pot, add the marinated pork shoulder and brown it.

Add 1 chopped onion to the pot and sauté until softened.

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of cumin over the pork and onion mixture.

Pour in 1/2 cup of black vinegar and stir to combine.

Season with salt to taste and continue cooking until the pork is tender.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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