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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Main Dishes » Stews » Lentils And Pork Stew (lentejas Estofadas Con Cerdo)

    Lentils and Pork Stew (Lentejas Estofadas con Cerdo)

    Oct 15, 2009 · Modified: Jul 14, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 23 Comments

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    Lentils and Pork Stew (Lentejas Estofadas con Cerdo)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 23 votes
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    Course Main dish
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 4 servings

    Ingredients
     

    • ½ pound lentils rinsed
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 4 pork chops
    • 2 cups chicken broth
    • 1 carrot sliced
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • ½ cup chopped onion
    • 1 scallion chopped
    • ¼ cup red bell pepper chopped
    • 1 large potato peeled and diced
    • Salt and pepper
    • Fresh cilantro
    • White rice and hogao for serving

    Instructions
     

    • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the pork chops and cook until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside. Add the onions, garlic, scallions and red pepper to the skillet. Cook for about 6 minutes or until onions are translucent.
    • In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients except the potatoes, cilantro, salt and black pepper.
    • Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Add the potatoes and cook for 30 more minutes.
    • Stir in cilantro and season to taste with salt and black pepper.
    Keyword lentils recipe, lentils stew
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    I am a huge lentils and pork chops fan, so I decided to put them together in a lentil stew over white rice. It was simple to make and tasted delicious. I know, not very original, nevertheless, this is a great autumn dish 🙂

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    About Erica Dinho

    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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    Comments

    1. Palidor

      October 15, 2009 at 12:41 pm

      5 stars
      I love lentils. I love pork chops. Never thought to put them together. I think it's very creative and delicious! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    2. Claudia Medeiros

      October 15, 2009 at 1:55 pm

      5 stars
      It's a great dish for the parties at the end of the year 🙂

      Reply
    3. KennyT

      October 15, 2009 at 1:59 pm

      5 stars
      I'm a big fan of pork chops and lentils too

      Reply
    4. Jhonny Walker

      October 15, 2009 at 4:46 pm

      5 stars
      Erica,,,Lentils are my faves too. I make some ( mostly soups) every other day. Red lentils are the best...well greens too 🙂 also the yellows. Okay I love em' all 🙂

      Reply
    5. Erica

      October 15, 2009 at 6:04 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you guys for the comments!

      Reply
    6. Velva

      October 15, 2009 at 7:57 pm

      5 stars
      I love lentils and pork chops too! Great combination.

      Reply
    7. danielle

      October 15, 2009 at 8:20 pm

      5 stars
      sometimes its the simple recipes that taste the best!! I really should get into lentels more....that looks really good

      Reply
    8. Natasha - 5 Star Foodie

      October 16, 2009 at 10:13 am

      5 stars
      Lentils and pork sounds yummy together, great recipe for autumn!

      Reply
    9. Oysterculture

      October 16, 2009 at 12:13 pm

      5 stars
      Erica, I'm getting backed up trying to keep up with all the wonderful creative ideas you post. I too love lentils and porkchops and this recipe is going to the top of my list to try.

      Reply
    10. Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen

      October 17, 2009 at 12:52 pm

      5 stars
      Lentils and pork are a perfect combination! This looks so hearty and delicious!

      Reply
    11. Erica

      October 19, 2009 at 3:25 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
    12. Ticha

      October 27, 2009 at 7:23 pm

      5 stars
      At the beginning you say to cook until golden brown, do you mean the pork chops? Then do you put the pork chops in slow cooker with all other ingredients including cooked onions and red bell pepper?
      It sounds very good. I have guest tomorrow and am planning on making this dish.

      Reply
    13. Erica

      October 27, 2009 at 9:42 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Ticha,

      I corrected the recipe. Sorry about that 🙂

      Yes, you add the pork chops, onions and bell pepper to the slow cooker. Thank you!

      Reply
    14. Ticha

      October 28, 2009 at 5:27 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Erica,
      Thank you, It's in the slow cooker. I have time to clean the kitchen, set the table and relax before my guest come.
      It smells great! 🙂

      Reply
    15. Ticha

      October 29, 2009 at 1:50 am

      5 stars
      DELICIOSO! Thank you, my guest and my family enjoyed this dish. 🙂

      Reply
      • Erica

        October 29, 2009 at 7:39 am

        5 stars
        Ticha-Thank you for your feedback!

        Reply
    16. Chinese Pork Recipes

      November 11, 2009 at 9:31 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, the cooking way of this Lentils and Pork Stew is great, I’ll try it later and I hope it tastes delicious.

      Reply
    17. MELISSA

      August 30, 2011 at 4:31 pm

      5 stars
      I don't have a slow cooker can I just use a normal pot.I did the albondigas con lentejas in a normal pot.

      Reply
      • Erica

        August 30, 2011 at 8:59 pm

        5 stars
        Melissa-Yes.

        Reply
    18. Wendy

      October 20, 2013 at 9:03 am

      5 stars
      Are the lentils from a can or dried?

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        October 21, 2013 at 9:13 am

        5 stars
        Dried.

        Reply
    19. Wendy

      October 20, 2013 at 9:04 am

      5 stars
      If they are dried, do you soak them first?

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        October 21, 2013 at 9:13 am

        5 stars
        I don't soak my lentils, Wendy!

        Reply

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