Best 3 Calabacita Con Puerco Recipes

Calabacita con puerco, also known as pork and zucchini stew, is a traditional Mexican dish that combines the flavors of tender pork, fresh zucchini, and a medley of vibrant spices. This comforting stew is not only delectable, but also a vibrant symphony of colors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Typically served with warm tortillas, rice, or crusty bread, calabacita con puerco is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a hearty snack. Its simplicity and bold flavors make it a favorite among home cooks and Mexican food enthusiasts alike.

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CALABACITA CON CARNE DE PUERCO

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Found this one a number of years ago in Texas Highways. I wanted to save safely. This originally was adapted from The Melting Pot: Ethnic Cuisine in Texas. Zucchini can be substituted for the mexican squash.

Provided by TXOLDHAM

Categories Corn

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lbs pork, cubed
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
1 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 ears fresh corn or 1 cup frozen corn
1 1/2 lbs mexican squash
salt and pepper

Steps:

Brown pork in hot oil in a large skillet; drain.
Stir in tomato, onion, bell pepper, garlic and cumin. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.
Stir in corn, squash and salt. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.

CALABACITA CON PUERCO

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Calabacita is a classic Tex-Mex dish that is slightly different everywhere you find it. This is my version.

Provided by Susan Buentello

Categories Stew

Time 2h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons shortening
3 lbs pork chops, boned and cubed
3 -4 serrano chilies, to taste
1 large onion
2 teaspoons whole comino
4 cloves garlic
1/3 cup flour
3 lbs squash, sliced,large slices quartered (yellow or zucchini or Mexican squash)
1 can whole kernel corn, including liquid
2 cans Rotel diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Heat shortening in Dutch oven; fry pork cubes in batches until browned.
Return all pork to pan.
Place chilies and onion in food processor container and process until chopped (or chop together by hand).
Slice garlic and place with cominos and salt in a mortar and pestle and grind together.
(The garlic and cominos and salt can be chopped in the food processor with the chilies and onion, but grinding it gives it more flavor).
Add all vegetables to pan with pork and cook over high heat until onion is transparent.
Sprinkle flour over pork and vegetables and stir to combine.
Cook a few minutes to remove the raw taste of the flour.
Add all remaining ingredients plus about 1 tomato can of water--enough so that pork and vegetables are not quite covered with liquid.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover with a lid.
Cook at a simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, checking periodically and adding more water if necessary.

CALABACITA CON PUERCO

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Categories Soup/Stew Pork Vegetable Stew

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 T. shortening
3 lb. pork sirloin cubed
3-4 serrano chilies, or more or less to taste, minced
1 large onion, chopped
2 t. whole comino (not powdered)
4 cloves garlic
1/3 C. flour
3 lb. summer squash (yellow or zucchini or Mexican squash), sliced, large slices
quartered
1 can whole kernel corn, including liquid
2 cans Rotel chopped tomatoes
2 t. salt
1 t. black pepper

Steps:

Heat shortening in Dutch oven; fry pork cubes in batches until browned. Return all pork to pan. Slice garlic and place with cominos and salt in a mortar and pestle and grind together. (You can do this with the back of a fork in a bowl if you have no mortar and pestle). Add all vegetables to pan with pork and cook over high heat until onion is transparent. Sprinkle flour over pork and vegetables and stir to combine. Cook a few minutes to remove the raw taste of the flour. Add all remaining ingredients plus about 1 tomato can of water--enough so that pork and vegetables are not quite covered with liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover with a lid. Cook at a simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, checking periodically and adding more water if necessary.

Tips for Making Calabacita con Puerco:

Choose the right squash. Look for a firm, heavy squash with a deep green color. Avoid squash that is bruised or has soft spots.
Cook the squash properly. Squash can be cooked in a variety of ways, but the most common methods are boiling, roasting, and frying. Boiling is the quickest and easiest method, but roasting or frying will give the squash a more flavorful taste.
Don't overcook the squash. Squash should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight crunch. Overcooked squash will be mushy and bland.
Use fresh ingredients. The fresher the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. If you can, use organic ingredients whenever possible.
Season the dish to taste. Calabacita con puerco should be flavorful, but not too spicy. Start with a small amount of salt and pepper and add more to taste.

Conclusion:

Calabacita con puerco is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover squash and pork, and it is also a healthy and affordable meal. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a party, calabacita con puerco is sure to please.

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