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Amazing Calavacita and Pork

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

What to Drink?
Wine Tempranillo
Cocktail Top Shelf Margaritas on the Rocks
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 388 | Total Fat: 12.1g | Cholesterol: 40mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2006 by Jkunkle   view full review
I personally would remove the olive oil and replace it with a tbsp of canola oil and the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2006 by PIPPYMOE   view full review
This was terrible. The zucchini was mushy, and it had no flavor.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2008 by merhope1011   view full review
We followed the directions ALMOST to a T - my husband made the observation that depending on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2005 by KATERINAJB   view full review
Not bad. I thought it was kind of bland and watery, so I'm not sure I'll make it again, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2009 by isamommy   view full review
To keep the calabicitas from going mushie cook in layers. Meat on the bottom to simmer in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2007 by KIMLKOVE   view full review
This dish was good. A little to soupy, I just dumped out some of the liquid. I didn't have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2005 by Luv2cook   view full review
I'd give this recipe 3-stars if I ever thought I would make it again. The family thought it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2004 by HOPPYPOPPY   view full review
Very good and easy.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2008 by mami   view full review
I've been making this dish for years, but with a few adjustments. I use pork chops with the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2005 by JENNJI   view full review
Recipe was ok. I did think it would be too bland and added some garlic powder, fajita...

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