Cuban Pork Ropa Vieja

SunkissedKitchen
July 09, 2019
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A traditional Cuban Pork Recipe, nicknamed "Ropa Vieja," which means "old clothes, because the shreds of pork and vegetables resemble shredded cloth. This dish is often made with beef, but lots of pork and chicken versions are made as well!

8
2 pounds pork shoulder roast
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions ( thinly sliced )
2 bell peppers ( thinly sliced )
6 cloves garlic ( minced )
1/2 cup chicken broth ( sub with vegetable broth if you wish )
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon black pepper
28 ounces whole tomatoes ( canned )
2 bay leaves
3/4 cup green olives
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
cilantro ( chopped to serve )
  • Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Add pork roast, and brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the roast to a baking dish.
  • In the same skillet, add onions,...

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Nutritions

Calories
356

Sodium
1250mg
52% DV

Fat
20g
32% DV

Protein
25g
51% DV

Carbs
15g
5% DV

Fiber
4g
18% DV