Pork spine mixiote with purslane

Name: Pork spine mixiote with purslane
Prep time: 150 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 1 kilo pork backbone; 1 cup onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 3 cups tomatillo, in quarters; 2 serrano chiles, in slices; 1 cup purslane, without stem; 1 cup nopal, in strips; epazote, finely chopped; salt; pepper; whole black beans, to accompany; Mexican red rice, to accompany

Yamilette González

Unleash your imagination and cooking skills and prepare these pork mixiotes with purslane and cactus pads. This dish has a very Mexican flavor, ideal for everyday meals or family gatherings. Try them now!

Did you know? Mixiotes are a typical recipe from the cuisine of Hidalgo. They can be prepared with all kinds of animal protein and can be accompanied by rice, beans, and tortillas.

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Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 02-02-2024

Preparation

1h 30 mins

Low

In a bowl, mix the pork spine, onion, garlic, tomatillo, purslane, cactus pads, epazote, salt, and pepper. Set aside. Place some of the previous mixture on a mixiote leaf, wrap it up, and tie it with a cotton thread.