Tamal en Cazuela

Name: Tamal en Cazuela
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb boneless pork shoulder, cubed; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 1 cup green bell pepper, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 4 cups fresh corn kernels, pureed; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp lime juice

A comforting stew of fresh corn puree and tender pork cooked together in an aromatic sofrito base. It offers a thick, savory cornmeal texture with vibrant flavors.

70 minMediumServes 4460 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb boneless pork shoulder, cubed
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup tomato sauce
4 cups fresh corn kernels, pureed
2 cups chicken broth
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp lime juice

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 lb cubed boneless pork shoulder and sear until browned, about 8 minutes.
3

Add 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1 cup diced green bell pepper, and 4 minced garlic cloves, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
4

Stir in 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 4 cups pureed fresh corn kernels, 2 cups chicken broth, and 1 tsp salt.
5

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until thick and pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
6

Stir in 2 tbsp lime juice before serving warm.

Questions

How long does Tamal en Cazuela keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Tamal en Cazuela?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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