Puerto Rican Carne de Cerdo Guisada
This is pork meat that is cooked in a delicious broth until it is super tender. It is made in a Puerto Rican style that is full of flavor, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4
Calories: 291kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons achiote oil
- 1 ½ pounds pork butt
- 1 tablespoon sofrito
- 1 tablespoon tomato sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon crushed oregano
- 1 teaspoon adobo
- 1 ½ teaspoon sazon
- 1 ½ cups water
Instructions
- Cut the pork into ½-inch thick cubes and trim off any excess fat. In a large pan or caldero, heat 1 ½ tablespoons of achiote oil over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of sofrito, 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce, 1 ½ teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of adobo, ½ teaspoon of crushed oregano, and 1 ½ teaspoons of sazón. Sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the pork and cook for an additional 5 minutes while stirring to combine. Add 1 ½ cups of water, cover the pan, and reduce the heat to medium. Let the pork cook for 40 minutes until tender. Serve and enjoy!.
Notes
To store, let the meat cool and store it in a freezer bag or airtight container. You can freeze the meat for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 1354mg | Potassium: 593mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg
