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Amazing Calavacita and Pork

SUBMITTED BY: CTHOMPSON76

"This Mexican recipe was handed down to my husband by his mother. A blend of zucchini, onion, and pork that is simmered together, and then served with warm tortillas. A simple but delicious recipe."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 14 stars. This recipe average a 3.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds boneless pork roast, cubed
  • 5 medium zucchini, cubed
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups water, or as needed
  • 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet, and stir in the pork meat. Cook until evenly brown.
  2. Mix zucchini, onion, and Worcestershire sauce into the skillet with the pork. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in enough water to cover ingredients, and continue cooking 15 minutes over medium-high heat. Mix in corn 5 minutes before end of cook time. Serve with tortillas.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2006 by Jkunkle
I personally would remove the olive oil and replace it with a tbsp of canola oil and the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2006 by PIPPYMOE
This was terrible. The zucchini was mushy, and it had no flavor. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2005 by LBEHRENDT
I'd give this recipe 3-stars if I ever thought I would make it again. The family thought it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2004 by YOUTHINK
This is a great recipe. Both my picky husband and kids loved it. I used pork chops instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2005 by JENNJI
Recipe was ok. I did think it would be too bland and added some garlic powder, fajita... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2005 by KATERINAJB
Not bad. I thought it was kind of bland and watery, so I'm not sure I'll make it again, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2007 by KIMLKOVE
This dish was good. A little to soupy, I just dumped out some of the liquid. I didn't have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2004 by HOPPYPOPPY
Very good and easy. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2004 by LWOERNER97
Really good recipe. I followed it to the T, and it became a bit juicy, but that can just be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2008 by merhope1011
We followed the directions ALMOST to a T - my husband made the observation that depending on... MORE

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