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Guisado de Chicos |
Yield: 4-6 servings
Cooking Time: 3-3 1/2 hours*
Temperature: Medium, Low
2 cups chicos (dried corn)
1 clove garlic
10 cups water
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 pound pork, cubed
1 teaspoons salt
1 small onion, finely chopped
4-5 red chile pods, crushed
1. Rinse chicos thoroughly.
2. Place 5 cups of water and chicos in a large, heavy pan. Allow to stand overnight.
3. Fry pork in a medium-sized skillet at medium heat until browned. Drain. Sauté onion in
the remaining shortening.
4. Add pork, onion, seasonings, chile pods, and remaining water to chicos and simmer at
low heat for 3-3 1/2 hours.
*Chicos may be cooked in a pressure cooker for 45 minutes at 15 pounds pressure.