Saturday, December 3, 2011

Sancocho Recipe


Sancocho Recipe


1 5-lb chicken or cooking hen cut into eighths

3 tsp salt
4 tbs cilantro, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
pinch of oregano
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 hot pepper, finely chopped
2 quarts water
5 lbs yucca, peeled and cut into large piece

Season the chicken with the cilantro, oregano and salt.
Put a heavy pot over medium heat and add the seasoned chicken. Brown the chicken on all sides.
Add the water, onion and hot pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook until the chicken softens, about one hour.
Add the yucca and allow to boil until the tubers soften. Season with more salt to taste if needed.
Serve hot.

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