Grandma Constatine's Cajun Ponce Recipe

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Grandma Constatine's Cajun Ponce
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  1. With your fingers, pick off and discard any bits of fat clinging to the lining of surface of the pig's stomach. Then place the stomach in a deep pot, pour in enough cold water to cover it by at least 1 inch and let it soak for about 2 hours. Rinse the stomach briefly under cold running water and pat it completely dry, inside and out, with paper towels.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the stuffing in the following manner: Combine the slices of bread and the milk in a bowl and let them stand at room temperature until all the liquid has been absorbed. Place the bread in a sieve and, with the back of a large spoon, press out any excess milk. Discard the milk and set the bread aside.
  3. In a heavy 10-inch skillet, melt the butter over moderate heat. When the foam begins to subside, add the onions, green peppers, scallions and garlic and, stirring frequently, cook for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft but not brown. With a rubber spatula, scrape the entire contents of the skillet into a deep bowl and let the vegetables cool to room temperature.
  4. When the vegetables are cool, add the reserved bread, the ground pork, yams, egg, red pepper and salt. Knead vigorously with both hands, then beat with a large spoon until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  5. Because the stuffing contains raw pork, fry a spoonful of it in a skillet before tasting it for seasoning. With a large needle and strong white thread, sew up one of the openings of the stomach. Then fill the stomach cavity with the stuffing and sew the other opening securely shut.
  6. Heat the oil over moderate heat in a heavy casserole just large enough to hold the stomach comfortably. Add the stuffed ponce and turn it over with two wooden spoons until it is lightly browned on all sides. Pour in 1 cup of the water and, when it comes to a boil, cover the casserole tightly.
  7. Reduce the heat to moderate and steam the ponce for 3 hours, regulating the heat to keep the water at a simmer. Check the casserole every 20 minutes or so and add boiling water as necessary to keep the liquid at a depth of about 1/2 inch.
  8. Transfer the stuffed ponce to a heated platter and let it rest for at least 10 minutes for easier carving. Meanwhile, boil the liquid remaining in the casserole until it is reduced to thin gravy with the intensity of flavor you desire. Pour the gravy into a bowl and serve it separately. At the table, carve the ponce crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 4472.37 Kcal (18725 kJ)
Calories from fat 3446.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 383g 589%
Cholesterol 955.06mg 318%
Sodium 5862.74mg 244%
Potassium 4212.76mg 90%
Total Carbs 52.64g 18%
Sugars 13.3g 53%
Dietary Fiber 10.18g 41%
Protein 204.22g 408%
Vitamin C 39.3mg 66%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 12.3mg 68%
Calcium 1046.7mg 105%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 187.23 Kcal (784 kJ)
Calories from fat 144.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.03g 589%
Cholesterol 39.98mg 318%
Sodium 245.44mg 244%
Potassium 176.36mg 90%
Total Carbs 2.2g 18%
Sugars 0.56g 53%
Dietary Fiber 0.43g 41%
Protein 8.55g 408%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 66%
Iron 0.5mg 68%
Calcium 43.8mg 105%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 120.6
    Points
  • 122
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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