Guisado de Cerdo

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 2
How to make Guisado de Cerdo
in Pork

Prep

15 min

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

2 hours 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 pound dry garbanzo beans
1 pig 's tail , cut into 1 inch pieces
2 pig 's ears , chopped
1 pound chorizo , sliced into chunks
1/2 pound pork shoulder , cubed
6 ounces pancetta bacon , diced
1 onion , chopped
3 carrots , coarsely chopped
4 stalks celery , chopped
6 cloves garlic , chopped
1 red bell pepper , chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons Hungarian sweet paprika
salt and pepper to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
597
Sugar
7g
Fat
37g
Guisado de Cerdo is a traditional dish from Spain, made with garbanzo beans and pork. This stew is hearty, satisfying and perfect for autumn or winter days. Not only is it full of flavor, it is also very filling and can be served as a main course. Guisado de Cerdo is a dish that originated in the countryside, where resources were often scarce. By using a mix of inexpensive ingredients, such as pork and garbanzo beans, the dish is budget-friendly and can feed a large group of people.

Instructions

1.Rinse and soak the dry garbanzo beans in water overnight.
2.In a large pot, add the garbanzo beans, pig tail, pig ears, chorizo, pork shoulder, pancetta bacon, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and red bell pepper.
3.Sprinkle Hungarian sweet paprika on top and mix well.
4.Add enough water to cover all the ingredients by about 2 inches.
5.Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 2 hours or until the garbanzo beans are tender.
6.Season with salt and pepper to taste.

PROS

Guisado de Cerdo is a hearty and flavorful stew that is perfect for a cold day.

The combination of garbanzo beans and pork in this recipe makes it a good source of protein and fiber.

It is also a one-pot meal that can feed a crowd.

CONS

This recipe is high in calories and fat due to the use of pork and pancetta bacon as ingredients.

It is not suitable for those following a low-fat or low-calorie diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite its high-calorie content, this recipe contains garbanzo beans which are a good source of protein and fiber.
Garbanzo beans can help lower cholesterol levels and improve digestion.
The bell pepper used in this recipe is a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants which can help boost the immune system and reduce inflammation.

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