Traditional Dominican Food

El Sancocho

Among the long list of stews and soups in the Dominican cuisine, this one is the king to rule them all. Loved by every Dominican under the sun, El Sancocho is made of meat, tubers, and vegetables. A broth will unfold a culinary delight before you. It is filled with chicken, pork, Longaniza, green plantain, squash, and sweet potatoes, to name a few of its ingredients. El Sancocho is what truly brings the Dominican celebration to life.

Ingredients

1 Lb Pork Stew Meat, Cubed

1 Lb Beef Stew Meat, Cubed

1 tbsp Olive Oil

2 Links Andouille Sausage

3 tbsp Sofrito

1 tbsp Minced Garlic

1.5 tsp Cumin

1.5 tsp Dried Oregano

1.5 tsp Paprika

½ Cup Diced Green Pepper

½ Cup Chopped Yellow Onion

8 Cups Water or Broth (*Note 4)

1 Large Plantain, Sliced Into 1/2" Rounds

2 Cups Yuca (Fresh or Frozen)

2 Medium New Potatoes, Cubed

1 Medium Sweet Potato, Cubed

1 Cup Butternut Squash, Cubed

2 Ears Corn

Salt and Black Pepper (To Taste)

Steps

1. Season the pork and beef with salt and pepper and let sit on the counter for 10-15 minutes
2. Add the olive oil to a large Dutch oven or stock pot and pre-heat over medium-high heat.
3. Add the sausage and cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the sofrito, garlic, cumin, oregano, and paprika and sauté until fragrant, approx. 1 minute.
5. Add the onions and bell pepper, and sauté for 5 minutes.
6. Pour in the water (or broth) and add the chicken bouillon cube.
7. Bring to a boil before lowering the heat to a simmer. Let simmer for 20 minutes.
8. Add the plantain and yuca (if using frozen yuca, not fresh) and cook for 10 minutes.
9. Add the yuca (if using fresh yuca, not frozen), potatoes, sweet potatoes and butternut squash. Cook for 10 minutes.
10. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
11. Add the corn and cook for 10-15 minutes, until the root vegetables are tender.