Cuban-Style Pork and Sweet Potato Stew

This stew is both a little spicy and a little sweet. Serve with black beans and rice for a complete meal. 

 

Prep time: 15 min
Cooking time: 7 hours

Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 lbs lean pork loin, cut into 1-inch pieces

14 1/2 oz canned diced tomatoes, with green chiles

1 clove garlic cloves, minced (medium)

1/4 cup orange juice

2 medium scallions, chopped (green parts only)

1/2 tsp table salt

1/4 tsp cumin seed

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice

2 tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped DIRECTIONS: Place potatoes, pork, tomatoes, garlic, orange juice, scallions, salt, cumin and pepper in a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker; cover and cook on low setting for 7 hours. Stir in lime juice and cilantro; cover slow cooker and cook for 5 minutes more. Yields about 1 1/2 cups per serving (including some cooking liquid).