Carne De Cerdo Guisado (Browned Pork Strips)

This is a non-spicy version from the Dominican Republic. Adapted from the Pan American Round the World Cookbook. Prep time includes marinating time. Serve with rice.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  tomatoes, chopped
• 3  onions, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  teaspoons salt (to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
• 4  lbs boneless pork, cut into strips 1/2-inchx1/2-inchx2-inch
• 3⁄4 cup olive oil
• 3⁄4 cup water

Directions

1. Combine tomatoes, onions, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well.
2. Add pork chops and stir well.
3. Cover and set aside for 1 hour.
4. Remove pork from bowl and set vegetables aside.
5. Heat oil in a large skillet until it begins to smoke.
6. Add pork and cook over high heat 5 minutes without stirring.
7. Stir and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Combine water and reserved vegetables.
9. Add slowly to pork, stirring constantly.
10. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 45 minutes.