[Recipe] Cerdo Guisado (Braised Pork in Tomato Sauce)

Step 1

Seasoning pork: Season the pork with a teaspoon of salt, a pinch of pepper, and oregano.

Step 2

Cooking: Heat the oil over medium heat. Add the pork and brown. To brown you must let the meat juices evaporate and brown once they evaporate.Add 3 tablespoons of water and cook covered over medium-low heat until the meat is tender, stirring and adding water by tablespoons as needed to prevent it from burning or sticking to the bottom.Once the meat is tender (between 20 to 40 minutes depending on the cut and quality) uncover and let all the liquid evaporate.

Step 3

Cooking vegetables: Once the liquids evaporate, add the garlic and stir for half a minute. Add the onion and cook, stirring until it starts to turn translucent.Add the bell pepper and tomato and stir to combine. Incorporate the tomato sauce and 1 cup of water. Cook until the liquids reduce and you have a thick sauce.Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir in the parsley.

Step 4

Serving: Serve with white rice or any of the options listed above the recipe.