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

Taz Mainian
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This recipe was amazing! The pork was so tender and the purslane added a unique flavor that I had never tasted before. I will definitely be making this again.


D I X
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This stew was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add some extra salt and pepper to make it more flavorful. I also think it would have been better if I had used a different type of meat, like beef or lamb.


Eva Victor
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually add some extra vegetables to the stew, like carrots, celery, and potatoes. I also like to serve it with crusty bread.


Kanxa Mogr
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. It took me over an hour to make, and I had to keep an eye on it the whole time. The stew was good, but I don't think it was worth the effort.


Onome Festus
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This stew was delicious and easy to make. I used chicken instead of pork and it turned out great. I also added some chopped carrots and celery to the stew. It was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Angela Mary
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This recipe was a great way to use up some leftover pork. The purslane added a nice touch of flavor and the sauce was very flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.


Raiyhan kibria
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The pork was tough and the purslane was bland. The sauce was also very thin and lacked flavor. I would not recommend this recipe.


Avery Boccella
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This stew was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very flavorful. I liked the combination of pork and purslane, and the sauce was very rich and satisfying. I would recommend using less chili peppers if you don't like spicy food.


Michael Ranger
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Loved this recipe! The purslane added a unique flavor that I had never tasted before. The pork was also very tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


miskat misu
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This recipe was easy to follow and resulted in a delicious and hearty stew. The pork was tender and flavorful, and the purslane added a nice touch of bitterness. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family.


Lemon Lime
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This purslane pork stew was absolutely delicious! The flavors were incredibly rich and complex, and the pork was fall-apart tender. I especially loved the addition of the purslane, which added a unique and slightly tangy flavor to the dish. I will de