Best 4 Purslane Pork Stew Recipes

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Purslane pork stew is a delectable and nutritious dish that combines the earthy flavors of purslane with the richness of pork. This hearty stew is a popular dish in many parts of the world and it is a great way to enjoy the unique flavors of purslane. The combination of purslane and pork creates a complex and flavorful stew that is sure to please even the most discerning palate. With its tender pork, succulent purslane, and flavorful broth, this stew is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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PORK STEW WITH PURSLANE



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This Pork Stew with Purslane is a delicious way to introduce your family to this nutritious succulent plant! Purslane is loaded with lots of minerals, nutrients and Omega 3's!

Provided by Mely Martínez

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb. pork shoulder or butt meat
½ cup of water
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 Bay leaf
13 oz. tomatoes
1 garlic clove
1 jalapeño pepper
½ cup white onion (chopped)
6 oz. Purslane (about 2 cups)
Salt & pepper to taste
1 sprig of cilantro
2 Epazote leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Season the meat with salt and place in a medium-size saucepan or skillet, then cover with water and add the bay leaf. Turn the heat to medium-high, and once the water starts boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and keep cooking until all the liquid has reduced (about 15 minutes).
  • While the meat is cooking, roast the tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, and garlic clove on a hot griddle. Make sure you remove the garlic clove promptly (since it will get roasted quickland peel it. Turn over the tomatoes and pepper, in order to roast them on all sides.
  • Remove the tomatoes and jalapeño pepper from the griddle, and place them in your blender along with the garlic clove. Process until you have a sauce. You do not need to add water to this sauce, as the purslane is almost 90% water, and it will release a lot of liquid when you add it in step Once you're done blending, set the sauce aside.
  • Add 2 tbsp. of oil to the skillet with the meat (all the liquid should be reduced by noand continue cooking. Stir the meat to allow an even browning. Once the meat has browned, stir in the chopped onion and cook for 2 more minutes until it is transparent.
  • Pour the blended sauce into the skillet, and add the purslane, cilantro, and epazote as well. Season with salt and pepper and continue to simmer gently until the meat is very tender about 10-15 minutes. To serve, spoon the pork and purslane stew onto a plate. You can add rice to make it a whole meal. Enjoy!
  • I hope you enjoy this recipe for Pork Stew with Purslane!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 102 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PURSLANE PORK STEW



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Purslane, known as verdolagas, tastes like a cross between spinach and cucumbers. Verdolagas are very common in Mexican kitchens, especially in pork stews. Comfort food at its best!

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Pork

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds pork ribs, cut into 2-inch sections
1 pound boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
½ cup water
½ teaspoon salt
1 onion, quartered
6 tomatillos, husked and quartered
2 serrano chile peppers
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
water to cover
4 cloves garlic, peeled
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 bunches purslane

Steps:

  • Combine pork ribs, pork shoulder, water, and salt in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Uncover and increase heat to medium-high. Continue cooking and stirring constantly until all liquid has evaporated and pork has browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Combine onion, tomatillos, serrano peppers, and cilantro in a medium saucepan. Add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tomatillos are tender and have changed color, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer vegetable mixture to a blender; add garlic and and blend carefully until sauce is smooth.
  • Pour sauce into the Dutch oven, season stew with salt and pepper, and simmer for 1 hour. Add purslane and simmer until pork is tender and purslane is soft, about 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 82.4 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 236.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

PURSLANE WITH PORK



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Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 pound boneless country-style pork rib, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic (medium), chopped
2 teaspoons , fresh chopped fresh epazote, , or 1 tablespoon dried epazote
1 teaspoon dried oregano (Mexican variety preferred), crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste
1 cup water
3 cups , (12 ounces) purslane, , thick stems removed
1 jalapeño pepper, stemmed, seeded, veins removed, and chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium nonstick skillet and cook the onion until it begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the pork, garlic, epazote, oregano, salt, pepper, and water. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the pork is tender, about 20 minutes. Add the purslane and jalapeño chile. Simmer, covered, until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve hot.From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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PURSLANE WITH PORK



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Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 pound boneless country-style pork rib, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic (medium), chopped
2 teaspoons , fresh chopped fresh epazote, , or 1 tablespoon dried epazote
1 teaspoon dried oregano (Mexican variety preferred), crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste
1 cup water
3 cups , (12 ounces) purslane, , thick stems removed
1 jalapeño pepper, stemmed, seeded, veins removed, and chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium nonstick skillet and cook the onion until it begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the pork, garlic, epazote, oregano, salt, pepper, and water. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the pork is tender, about 20 minutes. Add the purslane and jalapeño chile. Simmer, covered, until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve hot.From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Tips:

  • To save time, you can use store-bought wonton wrappers for the dumplings.
  • If you don't have time to make your own broth, you can use a good quality store-bought broth.
  • To make the dumplings more flavorful, add a little chopped ginger, garlic, or green onions to the filling.
  • If you are using frozen wonton wrappers, be sure to thaw them completely before using.
  • Be careful not to overcook the dumplings, as they will become tough.
  • Serve the dumplings immediately, while they are still hot.

Conclusion:

This purslane pork stew is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The stew is packed with flavor, and the dumplings add a nice touch of heartiness. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover purslane. So next time you have some purslane on hand, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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