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Puerto Rican Pernil Asado Recipe 

Pernil Asado is a Puerto Rican roast pork dish consisting of tender meat, aromatic spices, and crispy crackling, also known as chicharrón. It is made from pork shoulder marinated overnight with a variety of seasonings, usually citrus, cumin, oregano, and garlic. The dish is then slow-cooked in the oven until the skin is crispy and …

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Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken & Rice) Recipe

Arroz con pollo is a popular, traditional Latin American dish that combines chicken and rice with onions, bell peppers, garlic, and various seasonings such as cumin, paprika, and oregano. It is popular in many Latin American countries including Cuba, Peru, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Argentina and Costa Rica. The …

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Sancocho Recipe

Sancocho is a soup made using many ingredients which includes, meat, vegetables, herbs, seasonings and root vegetables. It is eaten regularly in many Latin American and Spanish Caribbean countries including the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, El Salvador and Trinidad. Some common meats used in its preparation include beef, pork, chicken and …

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Caribbean Arroz Moro (Moros y Cristianos) Recipe

Arroz Moro is a traditional dish from the Caribbean region, consisting of rice and black beans combined in one pot, along with various seasonings and spices. It is particularly popular in Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. To prepare Arroz Moro, first the black beans are cooked with garlic, onions and bell peppers. Then …

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Puerto Rican Chicharrones de Pollo Recipe

Chicharrones de Pollo is a Puerto Rican style fried chicken dish. Pieces of chicken are marinated in a mixture of spices, citrus juice and seasonings. After marinating, the chicken is coated with flour then fried. In addition to the spices, the flour coating typically contains sazon which gives the chicken more flavor and makes it …

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Traditional Churrasco Recipe

Churrasco is a traditional Latin American barbecue technique where chops of beef, veal, lamb, pork and chicken are skewered and then grilled over a wood fire. It is a very popular dish in Brazil but is also a widely followed cooking method in many other countries, like Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Uruguay, Ecuador, Guatemala, Cuba …

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Puerto Rican Tripleta Recipe

Tripleta is a traditional Puerto Rican sandwich consisting of layers of three types of marinated meat: lechon pork, ham and grilled steak, in a fresh loaf of bread. A tripleta sandwich typically contains toppings such as fries, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and sauces including ketchup and mayonnaise. A Tripleta is known for its large size, …

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Puerto Rican Alcapurria Recipe

Alcapurria is a famous Puerto Rican snack typically made from green bananas and taro root stuffed with meat, then fried. This snack can be bought along the beach kiosks and street vendors.  Origin & Cultural Significance Alcapurria is a well-known Puerto Rican snack filled with meat, usually beef with tomato sauce, then fried. It is …

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