Chancho en Piedra

Savor the bold flavors of Chancho en Piedra, a traditional Latin American dish featuring tender pork shoulder marinated with garlic, cumin, and fresh cilantro. Ideal for a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering.

• 500 grams pork shoulder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fresh cilantro
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 1 medium onion

Method

1. 1

   In a large mortar and pestle, add the chopped pork shoulder and pound it until it begins to break down.

2. 2

   Add minced garlic, salt, and ground cumin to the pork and continue to pound until mixed well.

3. 3

   Incorporate the chopped onion and tomatoes into the mixture, and mix until everything is well combined.

4. 4

   Finally, fold in the chopped cilantro and drizzle the olive oil over the mixture.

5. 5

   Serve the Chancho en Piedra chilled or at room temperature with fresh bread or tortillas.