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Tamal en Cazuela

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. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 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. 4

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

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

    Stir in 2 tbsp lime juice before serving warm.

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Questions

What is Tamal en Cazuela?

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. This reference files it under Cuban dinner: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 70 minutes start to finish.

How long does Tamal en Cazuela take?

As written, 70 minutes: 25 of prep and 45 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (30 minutes): "Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until thick and pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F."

What internal temperature should Tamal en Cazuela reach?

For Tamal en Cazuela, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

How do I know the sauce has reduced enough in Tamal en Cazuela?

Step 5 reads: "Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until thick and pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F." Go by step 5, and note that a wider pan gets there faster. The usual test is that the sauce coats the back of a spoon and a finger drawn through it leaves a clean line.

How many calories are in Tamal en Cazuela?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 460 calories, with 24 g protein, 44 g carbohydrate and 22 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 620 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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