three sisters pork chile stew
The Iroquois Indians cultivated and used the Three Sisters (corn, squash and beans) in their diet. Traditionally, Three Sisters Soup contains these vegetables in some form without incorporating meat other than chicken broth. I made a hearty version in a form of a stew using pork meat and a variation of the vegetables. Serving it with freshly baked cornbread, my family loved it, especially during the fall and winter seasons.
yield
4 -6
prep time
15 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For three sisters pork chile stew
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2 Tbspcanola oil
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2 lbboneless pork shoulder roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 1/2 cchopped onions
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2 clovegarlic, minced
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2 lgpoblanos, roasted, skinned, chopped
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2 mdjalapeno peppers, chopped
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3/4 clow-sodium chicken broth
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1 can(14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
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1 tspground cumin
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1 1/2 tspdried oregano
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1 tspkosher salt
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1/8 tspfreshly ground black pepper
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1 1/2 cbutternut squash, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
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1 cfrozen cut green beans
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1 cfrozen corn kernels
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2 Tbspall-purpose flour
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3 Tbspcold water
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1/3 clight sour cream
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2 Tbspchopped cilantro
How To Make three sisters pork chile stew
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1Heat oil in a 4-qt. heavy pot. Over medium heat, brown pork cubes in oil for 2-3 minutes; add onions and garlic and continue to saute until onions are softened, about 3 minutes longer.
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2Add chiles, chicken broth, tomatoes, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a simmer; cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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3Add squash, beans and corn; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes longer or until vegetables are cooked.
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4Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together flour and cold water and stir mixture into stew during the last several minutes of cooking. Stir until thickened.
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5Ladle into bowls. Top each with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle chopped cilantro over each serving.
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