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Mangu

Mangu

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the plantains and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook 20 minutes, until plantains are tender but slightly firm. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the liquid. Cool plantains, and peel.
  2. 2 Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion until tender.
  3. 3 In a bowl, mash the plantains with the reserved liquid and salt. Transfer to a food processor, mix in the peppers, and puree. Serve the pureed plantain mixture topped with the onions.

By fotografiado

Best Pernil Ever

Best Pernil Ever

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
300 min
Total
1805 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Crush garlic into small pieces in a mortar and pestle. Add olive oil, salt, oregano, and black pepper; mash into a paste.
  3. 3 Make 12 deep incisions a few inches apart in roast using a sharp knife. Pack seasoned garlic paste evenly into incisions and over roast.
  4. 4 Transfer roast to a large bowl. Pour in red wine, covering roast completely. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
  5. 5 Discard red wine. Place roast fat-side up in a roasting pan; cover with aluminum foil. Let sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  6. 6 Place roast in the preheated oven; reduce temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Bake until slightly pink in the center, about 4 hours.
  7. 7 Increase temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Uncover roast and continue baking until fat is crispy and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 1 hour more.
  8. 8 Remove from the oven and let rest before carving, 20 to 30 minutes.

By Dinica

Daddy Eddie's Roast Pork (Pernil), Puerto Rican-Style

Daddy Eddie's Roast Pork (Pernil), Puerto Rican-Style

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
240 min
Total
795 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine garlic cloves, olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a mortar and pestle; mash into a paste.
  3. 3 Cut deep slits into pork with a small knife. Stuff slits with garlic paste; rub any remaining paste over pork.
  4. 4 Place pork in a plastic roasting bag and put in a roasting pan with a rack. Let marinate in the refrigerator, 8 to 48 hours.
  5. 5 Take pork out of the refrigerator, uncover, and bring to room temperature, 1 to 2 hours.
  6. 6 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  7. 7 Roast pork skin-side down in the preheated oven until golden-brown, about 2 hours.
  8. 8 Flip pork and continue roasting, skin-side up, until juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 2 to 4 hours more.

By Daddy Eddie

Habichuelas Guisadas

Habichuelas Guisadas

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add tomato sauce, sofrito sauce, Sázon seasoning, and black pepper; cook and stir for about 3 minutes. Stir in beans, water, and salt. Increase heat to medium; cook until sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes.

By FIVEBRIGS

Barbacoa Meat

Barbacoa Meat

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
420 min
Total
670 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Coat beef cheek meat with olive oil. Rub salt, cumin, and pepper into meat. Wrap meat in aluminum foil and refrigerate, 4 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Pour water into a slow cooker.
  3. 3 Arrange onion and garlic around beef cheek meat in the aluminum foil. Wrap foil tightly around meat and vegetables. Add a second sheet of aluminum foil around meat mixture, sealing tightly; place in the slow cooker.
  4. 4 Cook on Low, adding more water if it has evaporated, until meat is very tender, 7 to 8 hours. Remove foil packet from slow cooker and shred meat using 2 forks.

By streetgang

Grilled Caribbean Chicken

Grilled Caribbean Chicken

4.2

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a nonporous glass dish or bowl combine the orange juice, lime juice, chutney, ginger, oil, pepper sauce, oregano and cloves. Mix all together and add chicken. Toss to coat, cover dish and place in refrigerator. Marinate overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat grill to medium high heat or set oven to broil
  3. 3 Remove chicken from dish (dispose of remaining marinade) and grill or broil the chicken 6 inches from the heat source.

By Eileen Mintz

Stuffed Turkey Legs

Stuffed Turkey Legs

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make numerous vertical slits in the turkey legs.
  2. 2 In a small bowl combine olive oil, salt, pepper, teriyaki sauce, vinegar, and oregano. Add turkey legs and toss to coat. Let marinate while you prepare vegetables and bacon.
  3. 3 Cut onion, green pepper, and bacon into small squares (approximately the same size as the slits in the legs).
  4. 4 Fill each slit with one piece of pepper, onion, and bacon.
  5. 5 After the legs are stuffed, brown them in the oil mixture on medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Reduce the temperature to low and cover. Cook for 40 to 45 minutes or until the meat starts to separate from the bone. If the legs dry out when cooking, add a little water to the skillet and lower the temperature.

By Zulma Lozano

Bistec Encebollao

Bistec Encebollao

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
295 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine steak, onions, beef stock, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, Sazón seasoning, salt, and oregano in a large resealable plastic bag; toss to coat steak with marinade. Squeeze out excess air and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours up to 2 days.
  2. 2 Transfer steak and marinade to a large deep skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until steak is fork-tender, about 40 minutes.

By HANZOtheRAZOR

Sweet and Spicy Jerk Shrimp

Sweet and Spicy Jerk Shrimp

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line two 10x15-inch baking pans with foil.
  2. 2 Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact if desired. Rinse shrimp and pat dry.
  3. 3 Gently toss shrimp together with pineapple, bell peppers, red onion, jalapeño, oil, and jerk seasoning in a large bowl. Divide mixture between the prepared pans.
  4. 4 Roast in the preheated oven until shrimp are opaque, about 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with brown rice and lime wedges.

By Jamie

Puerto Rican Rice and Beans (Arroz con Gandules)

Puerto Rican Rice and Beans (Arroz con Gandules)

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium-sized caldero or nonstick pan. Stir in sofrito, garlic, sazon, and adobo; cook for 4 minutes, making sure not to burn garlic. Stir in rice until coated well; pour in chicken broth and water and stir once more.
  2. 2 Bring mixture to a boil and cook over medium-high heat until all liquid has been absorbed and rice looks like it has little holes throughout, 20 to 25 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in peas and cilantro gently from bottom to top, once or twice only. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Turn off heat and let rice sit, uncovered, for 10 minutes more.

By The Messy Cook

Gourmet Pastelillos (Meat Pies)

Gourmet Pastelillos (Meat Pies)

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in hot oil until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in onion, tomato sauce, olives, sofrito, sazòn, garlic, and oregano. Bring to a simmer and cook until mixture is thickened, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon meat mixture into the middle of a disco. Moisten the edges, fold dough to form a half-moon, and press with a fork to seal. Repeat with remaining meat mixture and discos.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Working in batches, fry pastelillos in hot oil until golden brown and bubbly, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels before serving.

By Joanna

Jamaican Cabbage

Jamaican Cabbage

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel tough outer leaves from cabbage. Core the head and shred cabbage; set aside.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion, bell pepper, and green onion. Cook and stir vegetables until softened, about 5 minutes. Mix in Scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, and salt.
  3. 3 Stir cabbage and carrots into onion mixture until thoroughly combined. Cover the skillet and reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage starts to soften, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in vinegar and sugar. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender, about 3 more minutes. Discard Scotch bonnet pepper and thyme before serving.

By NewBerry

Joel's Jerk Chicken Pineapple Pasta

Joel's Jerk Chicken Pineapple Pasta

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken until no longer pink and juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in the pineapple and its juice, coconut, brown sugar, jerk seasoning, cinnamon, chili powder, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain. Toss chicken mixture with drained pasta.

By Sarah S

Vegan Mofongo (Fried Mashed Plantains)

Vegan Mofongo (Fried Mashed Plantains)

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a 1-quart pot with water; boil plantains with a pinch of salt until easily pierced with a fork, about 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Mash plantains with tomato sauce, cilantro, sofrito, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, and sazon in a mortar or glass bowl. Incorporate the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and enough vegetable broth to ensure that mofongo sticks together but is dry enough to easily slip out of a container. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Serve mofongo on top of the remaining 5 tablespoons vegetable broth in a bowl.

By Healthy Delights by Libelula

Quick Vegetarian Picadillo Empanadas

Quick Vegetarian Picadillo Empanadas

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add lentils, sofrito, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook for 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in potatoes, tomato sauce, and olives. Simmer until mixture is warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  3. 3 Fill a deep skillet or frying pan with 2 inches vegetable oil and place over medium heat while you assemble the empanadas.
  4. 4 Set empanada discs on a clean work surface. Add 1/4 cup of lentil-potato mixture to the center of one half of an empanada disc in a half moon shape (so it follows the curve of the wrapper). Wet your fingers in a bowl of water and run them around the entire edge of the wrapper to moisten. Fold the wrapper in half to cover the filling and pinch the edges of the dough together to seal, then use a fork to crimp the edges to secure the wrapper further. Repeat with the remaining discs and filling.
  5. 5 Once oil has reached 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), add empanadas in a single layer; do not overlap. You will need to cook in batches.
  6. 6 Fry until empanadas are golden brown and crispy, flipping once or twice so they brown evenly while frying, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat to cook remaining empanadas.

By fabeveryday

Slow Cooker Pernil Pork

Slow Cooker Pernil Pork

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
360 min
Total
380 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pulse garlic, onion, oregano, cumin, chile pepper, salt, and pepper together in a blender, pouring in vinegar and enough olive oil until mixture is pasty. Scrape down sides of the blender as necessary to fully incorporate. Spread this mixture all over the pork loin, and place into a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Cook on Low until the pork is fork tender, 6 to 8 hours. When ready, cut the pork into chunks, or shred; garnish with lime wedges to serve.

By Country Cook

Instant Pot® Puerto Rican Arroz con Pollo

Instant Pot® Puerto Rican Arroz con Pollo

3.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil. Add salt pork pieces and stir until edges start to brown, about 2 minutes. Add chicken and sazon seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is white on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add sofrito and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 more minutes. Pour in tomato sauce, olives, and capers. Stir to combine and cook until bubbly and all flavors are incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Add rice and mix well. Turn off Saute function.
  3. 3 Drain liquid from the can of gandules into a large measuring cup. Add enough water to make 2 1/2 cups of liquid. Add gandules and liquid to the pot and stir well. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 17 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  5. 5 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Fluff rice with a fork and serve.

By fabeveryday

Faux Jerk Chicken

Faux Jerk Chicken

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
1475 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large dish, mix the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, sugar, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne pepper. Stir in the scotch bonnet pepper, green onions, and garlic. Pierce chicken on all sides with a fork, and place in the dish. Cover, and marinate up to 24 hours in the refrigerator, turning occasionally.
  2. 2 Preheat the grill for high heat.
  3. 3 Lightly oil grill grate. Discard marinade, and grill chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.

By BETHMCAFEE

Puerto Rican Canned Corned Beef Stew

Puerto Rican Canned Corned Beef Stew

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add potato and cook, uncovered, until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add drained potatoes, corn, sofrito, and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Add tomato sauce, oregano, and bay leaf; cook and stir until flavors combine, 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. 5 Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in corned beef; cook until heated through, 6 to 8 minutes.

By Guangui

Goya's Arroz con Pollo

Goya's Arroz con Pollo

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season chicken with adobo. Heat oil in a caldero, or large heavy pot, over medium heat. Cook chicken in batches until brown on all sides, 7 to 10 minutes; set aside.
  2. 2 Stir onion, peppers, and garlic into the pot; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add rice, bouillon, and Sazón to pot. Cook, stirring constantly, until rice is completely coated in oil mixture, about 1 minute.
  3. 3 Stir in 3 cups water; bring to a boil. Add alcaparrado and chicken (skin-side up) to the pot. Cover pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer until water is absorbed, rice is tender, and chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
  4. 4 Fluff rice using a fork and garnish with pimiento strips and peas to serve.

By Allrecipes Member

Rice & Beans (Haitian Style)

Rice & Beans (Haitian Style)

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
120 min
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place beans in a large pot, and cover with 3 inches of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 hours, or until tender. Drain, reserving liquid.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute shallot and garlic until fragrant. Stir in cooked beans, and cook for 2 minutes. Measure reserved liquid, and add water to equal 5 cups; stir into skillet. Stir in the uncooked rice. Season with bay leaves, adobo seasoning, salt, pepper, and cloves. Place sprigs of parsley and thyme, and scotch bonnet pepper on top, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes. Remove thyme, parsley, and scotch bonnet pepper to serve.

By La La

Red Beans

Red Beans

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a blender or food processor, puree onion, bell pepper, garlic, cilantro, and annatto powder. Set mixture aside.
  2. 2 Heat a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Pour in olive oil and saute ham with pureed mixture for 10 minutes, until browned. Mix in beans, potatoes, pumpkin, water, and salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for approximately 25 minutes, until mixture thickens and potatoes and pumpkin are tender.

By Rossana

Hot Banana Salsa

Hot Banana Salsa

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together the banana, red pepper, green pepper, yellow pepper, cilantro, green onion, lime juice, brown sugar, ginger, olive oil, and habanero pepper in a bowl; season with salt. Serve within 1 hour.

By Michelle

Jamaican Jerk Shrimp in Foil

Jamaican Jerk Shrimp in Foil

3.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat a grill for medium-high heat.
  2. 2 Combine soy sauce, vinegar, onion, olive oil, green onions, thyme, habanero peppers, sugar, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves in a food processor; blend for about 15 seconds to make the jerk seasoning.
  3. 3 Shape foil into a bowl. Add shrimp and pour in enough jerk seasoning to cover. Place the foil bowl on the grill. Seal the top, leaving a small opening. Grill until pink, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Pour shrimp into a medium bowl.
  4. 4 Heat the remaining sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat, 2 to 3 minutes. Spoon sauce over shrimp.

By JOHN MITSCHKE

Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja

Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
615 min
Total
630 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add roast; sear until brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer roast to a slow cooker. Pour tomatoes and beef broth over roast; add bell peppers and onions to slow cooker.
  2. 2 Combine tomato paste, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, cumin, and salt in a bowl; pour over bell peppers and onions. Cover the slow cooker.
  3. 3 Cook on High for 1 hour. Decrease heat to Low; cook until beef is tender enough to shred, about 8 hours.
  4. 4 Transfer beef to a work surface; shred using 2 forks. Return shredded beef to slow cooker; stir in cilantro. Cover the slow cooker. Cook on Low 1 hour more.

By abussone

Jerk Chicken and Pasta

Jerk Chicken and Pasta

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the chicken: Rub chicken with jerk paste and place into a shallow dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove to a plate and keep warm.
  4. 4 While the chicken is cooking, make the pasta: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain.
  5. 5 While the noodles are cooking, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Mix in stock, wine, chopped cilantro, jerk paste, salt, and pepper. Squeeze 1/2 of the lime quarters into the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and stir in cream. Cook and stir until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes; do not let it boil. Pour cooked egg noodles into the pan and toss with cream sauce until coated and warm.
  6. 6 Divide noodles among four serving plates and top with grilled chicken. Squeeze remaining lime quarters over top and garnish with cilantro sprigs.

By Lois

Bacalao a la Vizcaina (Basque-Style Codfish Stew)

Bacalao a la Vizcaina (Basque-Style Codfish Stew)

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
35 min
Total
545 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak salted codfish in about 2 quarts of water, changing the water three times over the course of 8 hours. Drain, then cut codfish into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2 Layer 1/2 of each ingredient in a pot in the following order: potatoes, codfish, onions, hard-boiled eggs, capers, garlic, olives, roasted red peppers, and raisins. Place bay leaf on raisins, then pour 1/2 of the tomato sauce and 1/2 of the olive oil over top. Repeat layers in the same order, skipping bay leaf. Pour water and white wine over top; do not stir.
  3. 3 Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.

By Milly Suazo-Martinez

Jamaican Rice and Peas

Jamaican Rice and Peas

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse rice in a fine strainer.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large 5-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, green onions, and thyme; cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the rice, kidney beans, stock, coconut milk, Scotch bonnet pepper, salt, sugar, black pepper, red pepper flakes, allspice, and cayenne pepper.
  3. 3 Bring to a boil, uncovered. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until rice is tender and liquid has evaporated, about 20 minutes.

By In the Kitchen with Iesha

Grilled Caribbean-Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa

Grilled Caribbean-Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine peaches, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set peach salsa aside.
  2. 2 Combine olive oil, brown sugar, Caribbean jerk seasoning, thyme, rosemary, and seasoned salt in a second small bowl. Rub tenderloin with the spice mixture.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Place tenderloin on hot grill and cook covered for 9 to 11 minutes. Turn and grill until tenderloin is slightly pink in the center, 9 to 11 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with peach salsa.

By Joan Heeg