Guisado de Cerdo

This hearty pork stew has its origins in Spain and Latin America. Pig's tails and ears can be specially ordered from some butchers. Chorizo is a spicy Spanish sausage, look for it in some grocery stores and Latin markets. Pancetta is an Italian-style bacon. It makes a wonderful and filling meal. Be sure and serve it with lots of fresh bread!

• Preparation Time: 45 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 779 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 carrots, coarsely chopped
• 1 pound dry garbanzo beans
• 1 pig's tail, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 pig's ears, chopped
• 1 pound chorizo, sliced into chunks
• ½ pound pork shoulder, cubed
• 6 ounces pancetta bacon, diced
• 1 ½ teaspoons Hungarian sweet paprika

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place garbanzo beans in a large container and fill with water to cover. Let soak overnight.

Step 2

Drain beans and place soaked beans in a large stock pot. Add the pig's tail, pig's ears, pig's shoulder, chorizo, pancetta, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bell pepper, paprika and salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3

Fill pot with water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Skim fat from liquid's surface, as needed and serve!