Zucchini and Corn Pork Stew

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nowayjosecuisine588.704 months agoWaivio3 min read

This delightful one-pot dish combines the rich flavors of pork, zucchini, and corn, infused with aromatic spices to create a creamy and satisfying meal. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this dish is both simple to prepare and deliciously comforting.

Ingredients:

🌶️ 1 poblano pepper
🌶️ 1 Anaheim pepper
🧄 4 garlic cloves
🧅 1/4 of a small onion
🌿 A small bunch of cilantro
💧 2 cups water
🥒 2 large zucchinis
🛢️ 2 tablespoons cooking oil
🥩 1 1/2 lb pork meat, cut into small chunks
🧂 Salt to taste
🧂 Black pepper to taste
🌿 1 teaspoon cumin
🌿 1 teaspoon oregano
🌽 1 can of corn (drained)
🌽 3 tablespoons corn flour

Instructions:

Prepare the Sauce:

Remove the seeds from the poblano and Anaheim peppers.
In a blender, combine the peppers, garlic cloves, onion, cilantro, and 2 cups of water. Blend until smooth and set aside.

2. Prepare the Zucchini:

Chop the zucchinis into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

3. Cook the Pork:

In a hot pan, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium heat.
Add the pork chunks to the pan. Season them with salt, black pepper, cumin, and oregano. Stir and cook until the pork is browned evenly.

4. Combine Ingredients:

Once the pork is browned, add the drained can of corn. Sauté briefly to incorporate.
Pour in the blended pepper sauce. Stir and season with additional salt to taste.
Cover the pan and let it simmer for 15 minutes.

5. Thicken and Finish:

After 15 minutes, stir in 3 tablespoons of corn flour to thicken the sauce.
Add the chopped zucchini to the pan. Stir well, cover, and cook for another 10 minutes until the zucchini is tender and the sauce achieves a creamy consistency.

6. Serve: