Lentils and Pork Coastal Style (Lentejas Costenas Con Puerco) Recipe

Name: Lentils and Pork Coastal Style (Lentejas Costenas Con Puerco)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb pork, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 ½ cups lentils; ½ cup raisins; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 cooking apple, peeled cored and chopped; 1 banana, cut into pieces; 2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into chunks; 1 lb tomatoes, peeled seeded and diced; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

12 lb pork, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 ½ cups lentils
½ cup raisins
¼ cup olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cooking apple, peeled cored and chopped
1 banana, cut into pieces
2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
1 lb tomatoes, peeled seeded and diced
salt and pepper

1
Place the pork in a large lidded sauce pan with water almost to cover and bring to a boil.
2
Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
3
Drain and reserve the stock.
4
Rinse out the saucepan and return the stock.
5
Add the lentils and raisins and enough water to cover.
6
Simmer covered for 40 minutes.
7
Drain and set aside.
8
In a frying pan heat the oil and saute the pork, onion and garlic until lightly browned.
9
Lift out and add to the lentils.
10
In the same oil saute the apple, banana, and pineapple for a few minutes.
11
Add the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated.
12
Add to the lentils and pork and gently combine.
13
Return to the frying pan and simmer over very low heat for 10 minutes.
14
The finished dish should be rather dry and the lentils creamy.

3709

kcal

Calories

206

Fat

Carbs

380

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb pork, cut into 1 inch pieces, 1 ½ cups lentils, ½ cup raisins, ¼ cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Lentils and Pork Coastal Style (Lentejas Costenas 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.

Lentils and Pork Coastal Style (Lentejas Costenas Con Puerco)

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