Chicken and Pork Stew with Plantains and Potatoes

Chicken and Pork Stew with Plantains and Potatoes
Chicken and Pork Stew with Plantains and Potatoes
Sheila Jacobs and Lynn Kramer of Abreu, Cabrera, Dominican Republic, write: "We're both from the U.S., but we have lived in the Dominican Republic for about 25 years. We're friends, business partners, and neighbors, so we entertain together often. Cooking the local dishes has made us feel a part of the country."
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Central American/Caribbean Soup/Stew Chicken Garlic Onion Pork Potato Tomato Corn Bell Pepper Summer Plantain Cilantro Simmer Bon Appétit Dominican Republic
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups low-salt chicken broth
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • Carbohydrate 44 g(15%)
  • Cholesterol 151 mg(50%)
  • Fat 42 g(65%)
  • Fiber 5 g(22%)
  • Protein 32 g(65%)
  • Saturated Fat 12 g(58%)
  • Sodium 760 mg(32%)
  • Calories 671

Preparation Trim off plantain ends and cut 4 vertical slits in skin of each (do not cut into fruit). Microwave 1 minute at 50 percent power then pull off peel. Stir next six ingredients in large pot until paste forms. Mix in meats. Cook over high heat until meats are no longer pink outside, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add plantains, broth, tomatoes with juice, onion, pepper, and vinegar. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add potatoes and corn to pot. Cover; simmer 40 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Top with cilantro.

Preparation Trim off plantain ends and cut 4 vertical slits in skin of each (do not cut into fruit). Microwave 1 minute at 50 percent power then pull off peel. Stir next six ingredients in large pot until paste forms. Mix in meats. Cook over high heat until meats are no longer pink outside, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add plantains, broth, tomatoes with juice, onion, pepper, and vinegar. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add potatoes and corn to pot. Cover; simmer 40 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Top with cilantro.