Dominican Stewed Pork (Cerdo Guisado Dominicano)

Dominican Stewed Pork (Cerdo Guisado Dominicano)

Savor the flavors of the Dominican Republic with this Cerdo Guisado Dominicano. This rich and hearty stewed pork dish is perfect as a main course, offering a vibrant taste of Caribbean cuisine. Tender pork infused with aromatic spices and colorful vegetables will surely delight your senses.

Ingredients

🐖 1 1/2 lbs 681g pork stew meat, diced
🧂 2 teaspoons salt
🌿 1 teaspoon dried oregano
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper optional
🧡 1/2 teaspoon annatto bija or achiote powder
🌶️ 1/2 Cubanelle pepper, minced
🟠 1/2 orange bell pepper, minced
🔴 1/2 red bell pepper, minced
🧅 1/2 onion, minced
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🍅 1 tomato, deseeded and minced
🫒 3 tablespoons olive oil
🥫 1 cup tomato puree
🌿 Fresh cilantro, minced

Instructions

1- Season the Pork:

• In a stainless steel mixing bowl, combine diced pork with salt, dried oregano, black pepper, and annatto powder.
• Mix thoroughly to coat the pork evenly.

2- Brown the Pork:

• Heat olive oil in a stainless steel pan over high heat.
• Add the seasoned pork, spreading evenly in the pan.
• Brown on one side before flipping to brown the other.

3- Cook the Pork until Tender:

• Reduce heat to medium-low.
• Add a few spoonfuls of water to the pan and cover with a lid.
• Cook until the pork is tender, adding water as needed to prevent drying, for about 30 minutes.

4- Sauté Aromatics:

• Once the pork is tender, add minced onion and garlic to the pan.
• Sauté for about a minute until the onion turns translucent.

5- Add Peppers and Tomato:

• Stir in the minced Cubanelle, orange, and red bell peppers.
• Sauté for another minute.
• Add the minced tomato and tomato puree, and stir well.

6- Simmer the Sauce:

• Add one cup of water to the mixture.
• Bring to a simmer, allowing the sauce to reduce by half and thicken to your desired consistency.

7- Finish and Garnish:

• Once the sauce is reduced, turn off the heat and garnish with freshly minced cilantro before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40–50 minutes
Total Time: 55–65 minutes
Servings: 4
Equipment:

• Stainless steel mixing bowl
• Wooden cutting board
• Metal spoon
• Stainless steel pan with lid
• Metal tongs
• Wooden spatula
• Oil dispenser bottle

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: Approximately 350-400
• Proteins: 30g
• Fats: 18g
• Carbohydrates: 15g

Cooking Tips

• Brown the pork thoroughly for maximum flavor.
• Gradually add water to maintain flavorful tenderness.
• The amount of black pepper can be adjusted to taste or omitted.

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Dominican Stewed Pork (Cerdo Guisado Dominicano)