Mancha Manteles De Cerdo (Pork Tablecloth Stew)
Description
Mancha Manteles de Cerdo is a vibrant and comforting dish that blends savory pork with the sweet tang of tomatillos, apples, and pears. This unique stew balances tender meat with crisp zucchini and frozen peas, all simmered in a rich broth infused with dried chilies and fresh herbs. The combination of textures and flavors creates a satisfying meal that is both exotic and homey. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, this recipe offers a delightful twist on traditional pork stews, bringing warmth and depth to your table with every spoonful.Directions
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Cut dried chilies open, discard stems and seeds, and cut into small pieces.
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Place chilies in a bowl, cover with boiling water, and let stand for 45 to 60 minutes, then drain.
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Cut pork into 1-inch cubes.
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In a Dutch oven, combine pork, water, bay leaf, thyme, oregano, cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
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Cover and simmer for 40 minutes, or until pork is nearly tender.
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Drain the pork, reserving 2 cups of the cooking broth.
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Rinse and halve tomatillos.
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In a blender, combine tomatillos, onion, drained chilies (or crushed red pepper), cilantro, garlic, and reserved broth; blend until smooth.
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Peel, core, and slice apples and pears; add them to the pork along with the tomatillo mixture and sliced zucchini.
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Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Add frozen peas, drained pineapple, sliced bananas, and chopped walnuts; simmer for 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 509.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 29.7g46%
- Saturated Fat 6.8g34%
- Cholesterol 90.8mg31%
- Sodium 76.4mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 31.1g11%
- Dietary Fiber 6.6g27%
- Sugars 14.0g
- Protein 32.8g66%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
