Authentic Puerto Rican Pasteles

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There are a couple of Puerto Rican recipes I am asked to make for friends and family all the time. Mofongo, arroz con gandules, rellenos de papas but I think the #1 thing I am always asked to make is Authentic Puerto Rican Pasteles. So boom here it is =)

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Puerto Rican Pasteles Recipe

2017-03-28 19:51:23

Yields 18

Try this Puerto Rican classic, it is a favorite every where!

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Total Time

5 hr

Total Time

5 hr

Filling

1. 1-1/2 lbs. Pork Shoulder, Cut in about 1/2 inch cubes
2. 8 Garlic Cloves
3. 1 Tbsp. Orengano
4. Salt
5. Pepper
6. 1/4 Cup Lime Juice
7. 1/4 Cup Orange Juice
8. 1 Cup Pimento Stuffed Olives, Sliced
9. 2 Cups Sofrito - if you need a recipe - https://youtu.be/s9IZT3v1P2Y
10. (optional) 1/2 Cup Raisins (I don't use them since my dad doesn't like Raisins)
11. 2 Tbsp. Achiote Oil

Masa

1. 2 lbs. Yautia, Peeled and Cubed
2. 2 lbs. Green Bananas, Unripe, Peeled and Chunked
3. 1 Large Plantain, Peeled and Chunked
4. 6 Tbsp. Achiote Oil
5. Salt
6. 1/4 Cup Milk (if you need it to smooth the texture out more, I didn't use it in the video it does make it easier)

Wrap

1. Plantain Leaves
2. Achiote Oil
3. String

Instructions

1. For complete step by step instructions see the above video.

By Tony Rican

Adapted from Average Guy Gourmet

Adapted from Average Guy Gourmet

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