Dominican Sancocho ( 7 Meat Hearty Stew )

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 2
Dominican Sancocho - A Hearty Stew with 7 Kinds of Meat
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Prep

30 min

Cook

2h 30min

Ready In

3h

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs chopped beef , for stews ( with bones )
1 lb chopped goat meat
1 lb pork sausage ( longaniza )
1 lb chopped pork
1 1/2 lbs chicken parts , with bone
2 lbs pork ribs
1 lb soup bones ( from smoked ham )
4 limes , juice of
1 tablespoon crushed fresh garlic
4 tablespoons oil
1/2 lb yucca root , peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 lb yam , peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces ( niame or ñame )
2 celery ribs , chopped
1/2 lb malanga , peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 lb potato , peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
3 unripe plantains , peeled 2 cut into 1 inch pieces
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 corn on the cob , cut into 2 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon of chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1/4 gallon water
1/4 cup bitter oranges or 1/4 cup freshly squeezed seville orange juice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
645
Sugar
7g
Fat
39g
Sancocho is a traditional Dominican stew that is often served at special occasions and gatherings. It's a hearty and filling stew that is made with a variety of meats and vegetables. This recipe calls for 7 different kinds of meat, including beef, goat, pork, chicken, and sausage. The stew is thickened with yucca, yam, and malanga, which give it a creamy and smooth texture. Sancocho is often served with a side of white rice and avocado on top.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, add all the meats, lime juice, garlic, and 3 tablespoons of oil.
2.Mix well and let it marinate for an hour.
3.In the meantime, peel and wash the yucca, yam, malanga, plantains, and potatoes. Cut them into 1-inch pieces.
4.In another pot, add 1 tablespoon of oil and sauté the celery for 2-3 minutes.
5.Pour in 1/4 gallon of water and bring it to a boil.
6.Add the beef bouillon cubes, hot sauce, ground oregano, and cilantro.
7.Add all the marinated meat and the soup bones to the pot.
8.Mix well and cook on low heat for 2 hours.
9.After 2 hours, add the corn, bitter oranges, and white vinegar to the pot.
10.Adjust seasoning and cook for another 30 minutes, or until all the meat is tender and falling off the bone.

PROS

This is a filling and hearty stew that is perfect for cold winter nights.

The variety of meats in the stew provides a range of flavors and textures.

It’s a great way to try a traditional Dominican dish.

CONS

This recipe calls for quite a lot of meat, which can be expensive.

The yucca, yam, and malanga can be hard to find in some areas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This stew is high in protein and provides a range of vitamins and minerals from the different meats and vegetables used.
Yucca has been linked to improving digestive health and reducing inflammation.
It’s also gluten-free and can be a good option for those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

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