Comments on: Sancocho (Puerto Rican Beef Stew)

By: Meseidy

Meseidy — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 14:06:15 +0000

Traditionally it is made with beef but you won’t get in trouble for making it with chicken, you could try pork also.

By: Jackie

Jackie — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 06:00:57 +0000

Hey Meseidy, I am 22yrs old with 2 children & I grew up with comfort food like this & would love to share that with my children. I truly am grateful to have your website where I can look for my PR recipes since my grandmother has been ill & is unable to teach me. My mom cooks wonderfully hispanic for a %100 irish woman lol but nothing beats abuela’s cooking! I was just wondering if in this recipe chicken breast can be used instead of beef, because my fiancee isn’t a fan of beef? Thanks for all the wonderful recipes that bring great memories to me!

By: Meseidy

Meseidy — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:41:52 +0000

The market is called Nam-Hai at 21st and Garnett. It is kind of scary and messy but you will find what you need.

By: Ricardo

Ricardo — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:24:42 +0000

Hi Meseidy, my wife, mother, and me where wondering where is the Asian market you referred to in your “Sancocho”, as we also live in Tulsa and don’t know of any place where to get Yuca, platano, etc. I am also from Puerto Rico and got the itch to do your recipe. Love your blog.
Thanks.

By: Mai

Mai — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:23:01 +0000

I made this stew over the weekend. I loved the contrast of flavors; sweet potato with new potatoes, tostones and plantains. It was delicious. I’ll definately make it again.

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By: Naomi G.

Naomi G. — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:57:07 +0000

Me diste donde me duele Meseidy. QUE delicia! [: It has been raining over here too (Lares, PR). I think I will be making this Sancocho tomorrow.

By: Joan Nova

Joan Nova — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:09:00 +0000

I love sancocho though I thought its origin was the Dominican Republic. I guess their early histories are so similar that it’s a shared dish.

By: Mercedes

Mercedes — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:36:28 +0000

Hearty as it is, makes me think of the way “Cocido” is made in Spain… I definitile love it more as I get older… seems that soups and stews are easier to eat with a spoon! And also they are comfort food when the weather gets chillier! Love how you introduce us you Puertorican food traditions!
Muchos besos desde España

By: Nooschi

Nooschi — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:02:31 +0000

I love this. This looks so hearty and so perfect for the weather I’ve been experiencing. I love old world recipes.