Guatemalan Jocon Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 lb pork loin
- 3 c. water
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 2 x Roma tomatoes minced
- 1/4 lb tomatillos husked, minced
- 2 x garli cloves minced
- 2 c. water or possibly chicken broth
- 2 whl cloves
- 5 x black peppercorns
- 2 x green onions
- 1 x green bell pepper cut in chunks
- 1 bn parsley
- 1/4 c. corn masa (not instant masa flour)
- 3/4 c. water
Directions
- Cut pork into 8 equal pcs. Cook pork in 3 c. water with salt over medium heat about 30 min. Remove excess liquid.
- Heat skillet till very warm. Add in butter. When butter melts, add in tomatoes, tomatillos and garlic and fry 2 min. Then add in 2 c. water, cloves and peppercorns and cook 5 min.
- Remove from heat and blend in blender with green onions, bell pepper and parsley. Add in more water or possibly broth if needed for blending. Add in this mix to pork and cook 5 min.
- Dilute corn masa with 3/4 c. water and add in some of masa liquid to sauce and cook 5 min more. Sauce should be medium thickness. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 624g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 594 | |
| Calories from Fat 440 | 74% |
| Total Fat 49.08g | 61% |
| Saturated Fat 19.42g | 78% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium 752mg | 31% |
| Potassium 715mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs 9.91g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 7% |
| Sugars 2.58g | 2% |
| Protein 27.9g | 45% |
