PASTELES De POLLO or Cerdo

Bring tradition to your table with our 787 Pasteles de Pollo or Cerdo — a Puerto Rican classic made with seasoned masa and filled with tender, slow-cooked chicken, or 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, yautia, pumpkin, sofrito (culantro, cilantro, peppers, garlic, onion), tomato sauce, olives, capers, annatto oil, spices, salt.

Selling by the dozen

Cooking instructions:

Boiling (Recommended – Traditional Method)

1. Bring a large pot of water to a full boil
2. Add pasteles (keep wrapped in banana leaf)
3. Boil for 60–75 minutes
4. Carefully remove, unwrap, and serve hot

Oven (Alternative Method)

1. Preheat oven to 375°F
2. Place pasteles (wrapped) in a baking dish
3. Add a small amount of water to the dish
4. Cover tightly with foil
5. 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.