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Fricasé de Cerdo

Cultural Context

Fricasé de Cerdo is a beloved Cuban dish that reflects the island's rich culinary heritage, blending Spanish influences with local ingredients. Traditionally served during family gatherings, it showcases the use of pork, a staple in Cuban cuisine, and is often accompanied by rice and beans. Today, variations can be found across Latin America, adapting to local tastes and ingredients, yet maintaining the essence of comfort and community.

CubanCUmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1.5 lbs pork shoulder
1/4 cup moho marinade
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1/2 cup aiki kachuchas
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon sasson
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 bay leaves
3 cloves garlic
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup water
2 medium potatoes
1/2 cup olives

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Chicken thighs are lower in fat, while pork butt is often less expensive.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic wine maintains flavor without alcohol.

1

Marinate pork in moho marinade for a few hours.

2

Remove pork from marinade and pat dry.

3

Heat olive oil in a pan and add the pork to brown it lightly.

4

Add onion, red pepper, green peppers, and broken pieces of aiki kachuchas to the pan.

5

Add cumin, oregano, sasson, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and a bay leaf.

6

Add minced garlic and mix well.

7

Stir in 1 cup of tomato sauce.

8

Pour in 1/2 cup of white wine and 4 cups of water.

9

Cover and cook until the meat is soft, about 30 minutes.

10

Add potatoes and olives, cover, and cook for an additional 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are soft.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingbraising

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifemeasuring cups

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Pork FricasseeFricassée de Porc

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