PASTELES De YUCA de Pollo o Cerdo --Pasteles of Chichen or Pork made with Cassava
Bring tradition to your table with our 787 Pasteles de Cerdo — a Puerto Rican classic made with seasoned masa and filled with tender, slow-cooked pork, wrapped in banana leaves for that unmistakable aroma and flavor.
Inspired by family cooking in the countryside of Morovis, Puerto Rico, these pasteles are handcrafted in small batches, delivering that authentic, homemade taste in every bite.
Ingredients" Green plantains, green bananas, yautía, pumpkin, pork, sofrito (culantro, cilantro, peppers, garlic, onion), tomato sauce, olives, capers, annatto oil, spices, salt.
Cooking instructions:
Boiling (Recommended – Traditional Method)
- Bring a large pot of water to a full boil
- Add pasteles (keep wrapped in banana leaf)
- Boil for 60–75 minutes
- Carefully remove, unwrap, and serve hot
Oven (Alternative Method)
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Place pasteles (wrapped) in a baking dish
- Add a small amount of water to the dish
- Cover tightly with foil
- Bake for 60–70 minutes-all the juices will penetrate every nook and cranny.
Bring tradition to your table with our 787 Pasteles de Pollo — a Puerto Rican classic made with seasoned masa and filled with tender, slow-cooked chicken, wrapped in banana leaves for that unmistakable aroma and flavor.
Inspired by family cooking in the countryside of Morovis, Puerto Rico, these pasteles are handcrafted in small batches, delivering that authentic, homemade taste in every bite.
Ingredients" Green plantains, green bananas, yautia, pumpkin, sofrito (culantro, cilantro, peppers, garlic, onion), tomato sauce, olives, capers, annatto oil, spices, salt.
Cooking instructions:
Boiling (Recommended – Traditional Method)
- Bring a large pot of water to a full boil
- Add pasteles (keep wrapped in banana leaf)
- Boil for 60–75 minutes
- Carefully remove, unwrap, and serve hot
Oven (Alternative Method)
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Place pasteles (wrapped) in a baking dish
- Add a small amount of water to the dish
- Cover tightly with foil
- Bake for 60–70 minutes- all the juices will penetrate every nook and cranny.
Ingredients: Green bananas, green plantains, yautía, pumpkin, yuca (for yuca version), chicken, sofrito (culantro, cilantro, peppers, garlic, onion), tomato sauce, olives, capers, annatto oil, spices, salt.