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Amazing Calavacita and Pork

Amazing Calavacita and Pork

Name: Amazing Calavacita and Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
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; 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups water, or as needed; 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained; 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas

Rating: 3.42 stars

19 Ratings
16 Reviews
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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.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

25 mins

total:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds boneless pork roast, cubed
5 medium zucchini, cubed
1 onion, diced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch 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

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large skillet, and stir in the pork meat. Cook until evenly brown.

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Step 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.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

388.2 calories; 21.6 g protein; 49.4 g carbohydrates; 39.7 mg cholesterol; 637.2 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (16)

Most helpful positive review

KIMLKOVE

07/20/2007

This dish was good. A little to soupy I just dumped out some of the liquid. I didn't have worchestire so I used soy sauce and it was still good. Served in tortillas. Everyone ate it all. I had NO leftovers!!! Read More

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Jkunkle

10/12/2006

I personally would remove the olive oil and replace it with a tbsp of canola oil and the Worcestershire sauce replace it with 2 tbsp of beef bouillon. reduce water to 1 cup of water since this meal is supposed to be wet but not soupy and I would add garlic powder and a tomato finely chopped. That is how my mom makes it. Read More

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(23)

19 Ratings

5 star values: 4
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 8
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 1

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Jkunkle

10/12/2006

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PIPPYMOE

02/14/2006

This was terrible. The zucchini was mushy and it had no flavor. Read More

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merhope1011

09/22/2008

We followed the directions ALMOST to a T - my husband made the observation that depending on the size/depth of pan you're using the amount of water you use "to cover" the ingredients could be VASTLY different. We halved all of the ingredients so per another reviewer's suggestion I used 1/2 a cup of water - it was too much and never cooked off or absorbed all the way. I thought I was generous with the seasoning as we do with most things we cook but I still found it a little bland. We might make this again and next time use tomato sauce as another reviewer suggested in addition to the base ingredients. Read More

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KATERINAJB

04/15/2005

Not bad. I thought it was kind of bland and watery so I'm not sure I'll make it again but it was all right for trying something a little different. Read More

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KIMLKOVE

07/20/2007

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isamommy

01/04/2009

To keep the calabicitas from going mushie cook in layers. Meat on the bottom to simmer in the juices and the vegetables on top and then mixed in with the meat the last 5 mins of cooking. Also use less water. I would also use a broth instead of water for better flavour. I am not a fan of whorchester so I rubbed the meat with chili powder. and simmered the meat with garlic onion salt and pepper. Read More

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HOPPYPOPPY

11/12/2004

Very good and easy. Read More

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Luv2cook

03/14/2015

I'd give this recipe 3-stars if I ever thought I would make it again. The family thought it was boring. I thought the Zucchini was wayyyy overcooked and the dish was swimming in water! It tasted just okay. I felt like I was eating leftovers and could not get over that I actually purchased groceries for this. Overall it was edible just not repeatable. Read More

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YOUTHINK

11/08/2004

This is a great recipe. Both my picky husband and kids loved it. I used pork chops instead of pork roast and it worked just fine. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Amazing Calavacita and Pork

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 388.2

% Daily Value *

protein: 43 %

carbohydrates: 16 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 18 %

sugars:

fat: 19 %

saturated fat: 15 %

cholesterol: 13 %

vitamin a iu: 5 %

niacin equivalents: 82 %

vitamin b6: 43 %

vitamin c: 38 %

folate: 32 %

calcium: 12 %

iron: 20 %

magnesium: 20 %

potassium: 20 %

sodium: 26 %

thiamin: 78 %

calories from fat:

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percent of calories from sat fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Jkunkle

10/12/2006

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PIPPYMOE

02/14/2006

This was terrible. The zucchini was mushy and it had no flavor.

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merhope1011

09/22/2008

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KATERINAJB

04/15/2005

Not bad. I thought it was kind of bland and watery so I'm not sure I'll make it again but it was all right for trying something a little different.

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(16)

KIMLKOVE

07/20/2007

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(15)

isamommy

01/04/2009

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HOPPYPOPPY

11/12/2004

Very good and easy.

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(14)

Luv2cook

03/14/2015

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YOUTHINK

11/08/2004

This is a great recipe. Both my picky husband and kids loved it. I used pork chops instead of pork roast and it worked just fine.

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(13)

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