Calabacita Con Puerco Recipe

Name: Calabacita Con Puerco
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons shortening; 3 lbs pork chops, boned and cubed; 3 -4 serrano chilies, to taste; 1 large onion; 2 teaspoons whole comino; 4 cloves garlic; 1/3 cup flour; 3 lbs squash, sliced,large slices quartered (yellow or zucchini or Mexican squash); 1 can whole kernel corn, including liquid; 2 cans Rotel diced tomatoes; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons shortening
3 lbs pork chops, boned and cubed
3 -4 serrano chilies, to taste
1 large onion
2 teaspoons whole comino
4 cloves garlic
1/3 cup flour
3 lbs squash, sliced,large slices quartered (yellow or zucchini or Mexican squash)
1 can whole kernel corn, including liquid
2 cans Rotel diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

1
Heat shortening in Dutch oven; fry pork cubes in batches until browned.
2
Return all pork to pan.
3
Place chilies and onion in food processor container and process until chopped (or chop together by hand).
4
Slice garlic and place with cominos and salt in a mortar and pestle and grind together.
5
(The garlic and cominos and salt can be chopped in the food processor with the chilies and onion, but grinding it gives it more flavor).
6
Add all vegetables to pan with pork and cook over high heat until onion is transparent.
7
Sprinkle flour over pork and vegetables and stir to combine.
8
Cook a few minutes to remove the raw taste of the flour.
9
Add all remaining ingredients plus about 1 tomato can of water--enough so that pork and vegetables are not quite covered with liquid.
10
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover with a lid.
11
Cook at a simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, checking periodically and adding more water if necessary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons shortening, 3 lbs pork chops, boned and cubed, 3 -4 serrano chilies, to taste, 1 large onion, and more.

Yes, Calabacita Con Puerco falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Calabacita Con Puerco

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