Pork with Zucchini and Corn Stew

This pork with zucchini and corn recipe is a very beloved dish in many homes in Mexico. Besides being a hearty and delicious meal, it is easy to make. Learn how to prepare this Mexican recipe; it is the perfect family meal to delight even the pickiest eater in your home.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword calabacita con carne de puerco, Pork with Zucchini and Corn Stew, zucchini recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 196kcal

Author Mely Martínez

Ingredients

1 LB. Pork Roast or stew meat trimmed of fat, cut in 1 in. cubes or bite-sized pieces*
1 Bay leaf
1 cup of water
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil **
1 cup white or red onion diced (About ½ medium onion)
2 garlic cloves minced
2 Jalapeno Peppers diced or slice
1 cup of fresh corn kernels 1 fresh corn on the cob
2 cups of zucchini or squash cut in ½ in cubes. (About 2 medium zucchinis)
3 large tomatoes diced. (About 2 ½ cups, diced)
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 small branch of cilantro.
Salt and Pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook the meat

Place meat in a large skillet with one cup of water and the bay leaf. Cover and cook on medium heat for 20 minutes.
If there’s any broth left from the meat, set it aside in a small bowl and reserve it to add later on. Add 2 Tablespoons of vegetable oil** and sauté the meat over medium-high heat until slightly browned. Stir occasionally to keep it from sticking to the pan. It takes about 3-4 minutes.

Add vegetables

Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeno pepper to the skillet. Cook, occasionally stirring until they soften, for about 3 minutes. Add corn and cook for another 3 minutes. Add squash or zucchini, toss well, and cook for about 5 more minutes.

Simmer the stew

Stir in the tomatoes and any leftover cooking broth. Finally, stir in the cilantro and ground cumin.
Stir in the tomatoes and any leftover cooking broth. Finally, stir in the cilantro and ground cumin.

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Notes

*You can substitute the pork meat for chicken in this recipe.

**If the pork meat renders some fat, use 2 tablespoons of that fat instead of the vegetable oil, and remove the excess.

Some cooks season this stew with oregano. Others will prefer Epazote or Mexican Mint instead of cilantro.

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