Lomitos de Valladolid (Yucatecan Pork Stew)
Diced pork loin in tomato and xcatic chilli sauce with Yucatecan spices.
About this recipe
Lomitos de Valladolid is a Yucatecan stew of diced pork loin in a tomato sauce with xcatic chillies and spices.
History & Origin
Lomitos de Valladolid is one of the most emblematic stews of Yucatecan gastronomy, originating from the beautiful colonial city of Valladolid. The sauce distinguishes this stew: roasted tomato, xcatic chilli (a sweet aromatic chilli exclusive to Yucatan), roasted purple onion, garlic and spices like allspice, Yucatecan oregano and cumin. It is served with white rice and handmade maize tortillas.
Estimated cost
£15.73
Total cost
£2.62
Per serving
* Approximate prices based on UK supermarkets
Nutritional information per serving
380
Calories
30g
Protein
20g
Carbohydrates
18g
Fat
3g
Fibre
620mg
Sodium
* Approximate values. May vary depending on ingredients used.
Method
- 1
Corta 800 g de lomo de cerdo en cubos de 2 cm. Sazona con sal, pimienta y orégano. Sella en sartén con aceite. Reserva.
- 2
Asa 6 jitomates, 1 cebolla morada en cuartos, 4 dientes de ajo y 3 chiles xcatic (o güeros) en el comal.
💡 Si no encuentras chile xcatic, usa chile güero.
- 3
Licua los jitomates, cebolla y ajo asados con pimienta gorda, comino y orégano yucateco. Cuela.
- 4
Fríe la salsa 5 minutos. Añade los cubos de cerdo y los chiles asados enteros.
- 5
Agrega 250 ml de caldo de cerdo, tapa y cocina a fuego bajo 35-40 minutos.
- 6
Rectifica sal. Sirve con arroz blanco y tortillas de maíz.
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