Puerto Rican Cuajito Recipe
Want to try a tasty Puerto Rican meal? This Puerto Rican Cuajito Recipe is a great choice.
Equipment
- Big pot
- Sharp knife
- Cutting Board
- Tongs
- Mixing Bowls
- Spoon with holes (skimmer)
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Slow cooker (if you want)
- Serving dish
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork stomach clean it well
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 lime squeeze the juice
- 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 packet Sazón with achiote
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped red pepper
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash the pork stomach in cold water.
- Rub with vinegar and lime juice. Rinse again. Cut into strips.
- Boil 4 cups of water in a pot. Add bay leaf and pork stomach.
- Boil for 45 minutes. Remove any foam on top.
- Drain and rinse the pork. Set it aside.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil. Cook onion, garlic, and peppers.
- Add the pork back into the pot.
- Add all the seasonings and Sazón. Stir well.
- Pour in water. Let it cook slowly for 2 hours.
- Stir sometimes. Cook until soft and full of flavor.
- Serve hot. Add cilantro on top if you like.
Notes
- Clean the pork stomach very well.
- Use lime and vinegar to remove the smell.
- Add more water if it gets too dry.
- Cook it slowly for better taste.
- Stir it often so it doesn't stick.