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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Main Dishes » Stews » Estofado De Cerdo Y Yuca (pork And Cassava Stew)

    Estofado de Cerdo y Yuca (Pork and Cassava Stew)

    Apr 20, 2013 · Modified: Jul 19, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 12 Comments

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    Estofado de Cerdo y Yuca (Pork and Cassava Stew)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 12 votes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 pounds pork loin cut in large chunks
    • 4 scallions chopped
    • 4 garlic cloves
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 white onion cut in chunks
    • 1 bell pepper chopped
    • 2 cups of crushed tomatoes
    • Salt and pepper
    • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon achiote powder
    • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
    • 3 cups of beer
    • 1 pound of yuca
    • 2 carrots peeled and sliced
    • ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro

    Instructions
     

    • Blend the scallions, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper with 1 cup of beer.
    • Marinate the pork meat in the scallion marinade for at least 3 hours or overnight.
    • Place the onion, bell peppers and tomatoes in the food processor and process for 2 minutes.
    • Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the pork pieces, onion, tomatoes and pepper mixture, stir and cook for about 5 minutes.
    • Add the achiote, chili powder, remaining beer and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and let simmer for about 2 hours or until the pork is tender and the sauce has reduced and thickened. Add water as needed throughout the cooking process. In the last 30 minutes of cooking time, add the yuca and carrots. Sprinkle fresh cilantro and serve hot with white rice.
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    During the cold winter months, I love making my grandmother's Pork and Cassava Stew to warm-up from the inside out. The pieces of pork loin are simmered in a tangy tomato sauce, spiced up with some of my favorite Colombian spices, giving it a fantastic flavor. Estofados are at the top of my list of favorite comfort foods. While the pot simmers and the sauce thickens, the house begins to smell irresistible and inviting, chasing away the chill in the air.

    Estofado de Cerdo y Yuca (Pork and Cassava Stew)Pin

    If you are not familiar with Estofados, it is a very popular type of stew in Colombia and other Latin American countries. These delicious stews are usually made with beef, pork or chicken. The meat is cooked in a tomato base sauce, beer and vegetables, such as onions and peppers, and different seasonings, spices and herbs, like garlic, cumin, achiote, and cilantro, amongst others. One of the best parts of Estofados is the sauce. These stews are always served with white rice, which soaks up the delicious sauce.

    My grandmother taught me how to make this Estofado de Cerdo y Yuca. She used meat that was still attached to the bones because that gives the stew a lot more flavor. My kids, however, don't like the bones in their stew, even though the meat is so soft that it practically falls off the bones. I, on the other hand, think that one of the best parts of Estofados is to finish off the meal by sucking the meat off the bones! I used boneless pieces of pork in this recipe so my kids would eat it, but you can use a combination of pork ribs and pork loin when you make it.

    While living in Colombia, I loved to visit Mamita during my lunch break from work. I would drive about 30 minutes to have lunch with her at least twice a week. Often, she would make me her Estofados, a big bowl of steamy white rice, with pieces of pork and yuca, in a wonderfully thick and rich tomato sauce, with avocado slices on the side. Mmmm, sounds great! I hope you enjoy it too!

    Buen provecho!

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    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    1. Simply Life

      April 20, 2013 at 3:00 pm

      5 stars
      oh this looks fabulous!

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    2. Belinda @zomppa

      April 20, 2013 at 3:49 pm

      5 stars
      I can see why this is a favorite - what comfort and color!

      Reply
    3. Jeannie

      April 21, 2013 at 9:51 am

      5 stars
      My family love pork, they would love this version too, looks delicious! bright color!

      Reply
    4. Chris

      April 21, 2013 at 4:00 pm

      5 stars
      OMG that sounds fantastic, slow simmering in beer and aromatics! Pinning this to try!

      Reply
    5. Evelyne@cheapethniceatz

      April 22, 2013 at 4:34 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like a great dish just bursting with flavor. Love the beer in here and it's been way too long since I had some yuca.

      Reply
    6. rebecca

      April 22, 2013 at 11:44 pm

      5 stars
      looks very tasty

      Reply
    7. grace

      April 23, 2013 at 12:22 pm

      5 stars
      hearty seems like an apt word to describe this stew! lovely dish, erica!

      Reply
    8. Carol

      May 03, 2013 at 10:58 pm

      5 stars
      What do I do with the yuca? I bought two small ones, do I peel it, cut it into large chunks, and throw it in raw? Or do I have to parboil it or something?

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      • Erica Dinho

        May 04, 2013 at 8:50 pm

        5 stars
        Hi Carol, Peel the yuca , cut it into pieces and place in the pot.

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    9. Sally

      May 12, 2013 at 3:29 pm

      5 stars
      I often cook pork stews and I like them much. In my homeland (Madagascar), we cook it with green vegetables. I also like yuca very much but I would have never thought about cooking them together. What a good idea!

      I am a bit reluctant about using beer. Can I replace it with something else or is it very important for the taste of the dish ?

      Reply
    10. ana brumarel

      May 01, 2016 at 10:45 am

      5 stars
      How would you make this in a crock pot?

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