Dominican-Style Stewed Pork | Carne de Cerdo Guisada *ENGLISH RECIPE VIDEO* #bigmamacooks

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken thighs are lower in fat and calories, while pork belly is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos provide a similar flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity, while serrano peppers are more affordable.

Marinate pork with garlic paste, lime juice, and black pepper.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add marinated pork and sear until browned.

Remove pork and set aside; add onion and peppers to the pot, cooking until softened.

Stir in tomato paste, garlic paste, oregano, adobo, and sugar; cook until fragrant.

Return the pork to the pot and add water and sazon; bring to a simmer.

Cover and reduce heat; cook until pork is tender.

Add chopped cilantro and olives; simmer for an additional time.

Cooking Techniques

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