Picadillo de Puerco

(from iluvtekila’s recipe box)

Source: Zarela's Veracruz

Categories: pork

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 small white onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 1/2 c pork, cooked and shredded
  • 1 medium ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
  • 1/2 ripe plantain, peeled and finely diced
  • 2 tbsp dark raisins, chopped
  • 1 tbsp capers, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme, crumbled
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano, crumbled
  • salt and pepper

Directions

  1. Heat the oil over medium heat.

  2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, 3 minutes.

  3. Reduce the heat and add the meat, and stir well.

  4. Stir in the tomato, plantain, raisins, capers, and dried herbs.

  5. Cook for 10 minutes.

  6. Adjust the seasoning.

  7. Let cool.

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