Fricase De Puerco Estilo Cubano Food

CUBAN CHICKEN FRICASSEE (FRICASE DE POLLO)

Steps:

• Marinade chicken pieces in mojo overnight or at least 4 hours. (I cut the chicken breasts into 2 or 3 large pieces so they are easier to work with)
• Once marinated, remove chicken from marinade and pat dry. **See notes below
• Sprinkle the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
• Heat the olive oil in a large pot, over high heat.
• Brown the chicken in batches (about 2 minutes per side) then remove from pan and set aside.
• Add the onions and green pepper to the pan and saute until translucent. Then add in the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
• Add the wine to the pan and simmer with the veggies for just about 2 minutes.
• Add the tomato sauce, water, cumin, sazon, olives, salt, pepper and chicken back into the pot.
• Simmer (covered) for 15 minutes, add potatoes, then simmer for another 20 minutes.
• Stir in the peas right before serving.

MASAS DE PUERCO (CUBAN FRIED PORK)

Steps:

• Cut the pork shoulder into 2-inch cubes, removing and discarding as much of the fat as possible.
• In a heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmery.
• Add the pork pieces, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and sauté until nicely golden brown.
• Add the oregano, cumin and minced garlic and sauté about 3 more min, stirring.
• Add the orange juice and beer. The liquid should almost cover the pork. Add more juice if needed.
• Reduce the heat to simmer, cover and let cook until pork is very tender, about 1 hour or so.
• Drain the meat well, and set aside to cool.
• When ready to serve, heat the vegetable oil to 350ºF.
• Add the cooked pork pieces in batches, and deep fry until brown and crisp on the outside.