Nicaraguan Stuffed Pork Loin

The Nicaraguan stuffed pork loin is a traditional dish that stands out during festivities and celebrations. Its aroma delights when cooking, and its filling is simply exquisite. Served with white rice and ripe plantain slices, it's a true delicacy to enjoy with family.

The Nicaraguan stuffed pork loin is a complete dish full of flavors.

The stuffing with prunes, chickpeas, corn, and olives gives it a sweet and salty touch that makes it irresistible.

Cooked slowly with a mixture of wine, tomato paste, and spices, the result is juicy meat full of aromas.

A delight to share with family.

Nicaraguan Stuffed Pork Loin

Main Course
1 hour
4 Servings

Ingredients

2 pounds of Pork loin

½ pound of Carrot

½ pound of Potato

250 grams of Corn

250 grams of Chickpeas

250 grams of Raisins

½ pound of Tomato paste

½ pound of Chiltoma (bell pepper or similar)

1 Garlic head

1 pound of Tomato

½ Bottle of red wine

1 pound of Onion

Sugar

350 grams of Olive

½ pound of Prunes

Olive oil

1 Bay leaf

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare this delicious dish, start with making the stuffing.

Step 2 : In a skillet with olive oil, sauté the onion, prunes, garlic, chiltoma, raisins, chickpeas, and corn.

Step 3 : Season with salt and pepper, add the olives, and let it rest.

Step 4 : Next, make a slit in the center of the pork loin and fill it with the prepared sauté.

Step 5 : Tie the loin and sear it in a skillet with a little hot oil.

Step 6 : In a large pot, place the seared loin and add the tomato paste, wine, sugar to taste, a bay leaf, and season as desired.

Step 7 : Add enough water to cover the loin and cook over low heat for about an hour, until the meat is tender and cooked through.

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