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Guiso de Maiz y Calabaza (Corn and Pumpkin Casserole)
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 90 Minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
2 pound(s) pork, such as shoulder
1 pound(s) whole fresh pumpkin
1 pound(s) potatoes
4 bacon strips
1/4 pound(s) ham
1/2 green pepper
1/2 onion
6 garlic cloves
2 ear(s) corn on the cob
16 ounce(s) (2 cups) crushed tomatoes
1/2 tablespoon(s) ground cumin
1/2 tablespoon(s) oregano
2 bay leaves
4 tablespoon(s) vinegar
2 tablespoon(s) prosecco or other dry white wine
1 medium can(s) corn, drained
salt and pepper to taste
cooked white rice, optional
lime wedges, for garnish
Directions:
1. Dice pork, pumpkin and potatoes into 1-by-1-inch cubes. Mince bacon and ham, and finely chop green pepper, onion and garlic in the food processor. Cut corn husks into 1/2-inch slices.
2. Sauté bacon in a Dutch oven or other large pot until it releases the fat. Add cubed pork and cook, stirring until golden brown. Add ham, potatoes and pumpkin; cook while stirring for 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Add green pepper, garlic, onion, crushed tomatoes, cumin, oregano, bay leaves, vinegar, wine, corn slices and drained canned corn. Season with salt and pepper to taste, cover and bring to a simmer.
4. Cook, covered, 30 to 40 minutes or until potatoes, pumpkin and pork are tender. Serve with white rice, if desired, and lime wedges to squeeze over the stew.
By RecipeOfHealth.com