Season 10 - Lunch / S10L16
Dominican Sancocho
Story
It was one of those rainy afternoons, where the aroma of stewed meats danced through the house like a warm hug. Don Luis, wearing his signature jean-and-leather apron, stood over the bubbling pot, telling the kids stories of the countryside in the Dominican Republic. Back in my abuelita’s kitchen,” he smiled, “this pot had to be big enough to feed the whole neighborhood.” Each layer of meat, root, and spice was added like a chapter in a family story, ending with laughter and a full belly. That day, even Luna sat patiently by the stove, as if she knew this stew had soul. Time, Calories & Cost
Ingredients
- Meats:
- 1 lb beef stew meat
- 1 lb pork shoulder, cubed
- 1 lb chicken thighs (bone-in for flavor)
- 1 smoked sausage or longaniza, sliced
- Root Veggies:
- 2 green plantains 🍌
- 2 yucca (cassava) roots 🥥
- 1 sweet potato 🍠
- 2 potatoes 🥔
- 1 piece of auyama (Caribbean pumpkin) 🎃
- Aromatics & Seasoning:
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 handful cilantro 🌿
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
- 1 lime (for cleaning meats) 🍋
- Liquids:
- 10 cups water 💧
- Optional: 1 cup beef or chicken broth for extra flavor
Instructions
- 1Clean the meats with lime juice and rinse. Season with garlic, onion, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- 2In a large pot, brown the meats in a bit of oil, one type at a time. Add tomato paste and a splash of water to deglaze.
- 3Add all the meats back into the pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium heat and simmer for 1 hour.
- 4Peel and chop all the root vegetables into thick chunks. Add them to the pot and simmer for another hour.
- 5Add the plantains, potatoes, pumpkin, and broth (if using). Simmer until everything is fork-tender and the stew thickens.
- 6Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with white rice and avocado 🥑.
About the narrator
Don Luis · A character for three generations
Don Luis is the brand character and narrator for this catalog: a warm voice for Puerto Rican family recipes tested by the real creator behind the brand. The project carries three generations of flavor and writes each recipe step by step so any kid can follow it.
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