Pork meat with Verdolagas

170 minutes

Not so easy

6 servings

norma torres

The pork in green sauce with verdolagas is a very traditional dish in Mexican families. The purslane is considered a "superfood" due to the different properties it has as potassium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. Do not forget to try this delicious homemade dish.

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Ingredients

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Preparation

In a pot with boiling water cook the pork with garlic, onion and salt until soft. Drain and reserve.

For the sauce cook the tomatoes in boiling water with salt for 15 minutes along with the chile serrano.

Blend tomatoes, chili peppers, garlic, onion, cumin and cilantro.

Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pot over medium heat and pour the sauce, season with salt and pepper, cook for 15 more minutes or until the sauce thickens.

In a saucepan, fry the meat with the remaining oil, pour in the green sauce, add the verdolagas and cook 15 minutes or until they release their juice and reduce a little.

Serve with white rice, pot beans and tortillas.