Tonga de Cerdo (Pork in Peanut Sauce)

Ingredients

• 2 lb pork (preferably ribs or bone-in pieces)
• 1 large white onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 green bell pepper
• 3 medium tomatoes
• 2 tbsp La Favorita Original Oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup ground peanuts
• 1 cup beef stock

Directions

1. In a large pot, add 2 tbsp of La Favorita Original Oil and heat it over medium-high heat.
2. Add 2 lb of pork (preferably ribs or bone-in pieces) and cook until browned on all sides.
3. Add 1 large chopped white onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 chopped green bell pepper. Sauté until tender and fragrant.
4. Add 3 chopped medium tomatoes and cook for a few minutes until softened.
5. Add enough water to cover the meat (about 4 cups), 2 bay leaves, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil.
6. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and cook for 1 hour 30 minutes, until the meat is tender and pulls easily off the bone.
7. Meanwhile, in another pot, make the peanut sauce: mix 1 cup of ground peanuts with 1 cup of beef stock and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until you have a thick, smooth sauce.
8. Add the peanut sauce to the pot with the meat and stir well.
9. Cook a few minutes longer so the flavors blend.
10. Serve hot with white rice and fried sweet plantains.
11. We hope you enjoy this delicious recipe!