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Guisado de Chicos (Dried-corn Stew)
Yield: 4-6 servings  

2 cups chicos (dried corn)
1 clove garlic
10 cups water
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 pound pork, cubed
1 teaspoons salt
1 small onion, finely chopped
4-5 red chile pods, crushed
 
Rinse chicos thoroughly. Place 5 cups of water and chicos in a
large, heavy pan. Allow to stand overnight. Fry pork in a medium-sized
skillet at medium heat  until browned. Drain. Saute onion in the
remaining shortening.  Add pork, onion, seasonings, chile pods,
and remaining water to chicos and simmer at low heat for 3-3 1/2
hours.

Note: Chicos may be cooked in a pressure cooker for 45 minutes at
15 pounds pressure.

Printable version: guisado-chicos.txt.