Venezuelan Sancocho
“Discover the joy of making Venezuelan Sancocho at home. This 35-minute venezulan recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.”
🤖 Why This Recipe Matches Your Mood
Discover the joy of making Venezuelan Sancocho at home. This 35-minute venezulan recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
This Venezuelan Sancocho is a beloved Venezulan dish that brings comfort and satisfaction to any meal. Its flavors have been refined over time to create the perfect balance that keeps people coming back for more.
Cooking is more than just preparing food—it's an act of love, creativity, and connection. This recipe embodies that spirit, offering you a chance to create something special in your own kitchen.
📋 Venezuelan Sancocho
📝 Ingredients
- •2 Lbs Hind Shank
- •2 small Onion
- •1/2 Pepper
- •4 Cloves Chopped Garlic
- •4 Cloves Crushed Garlic
- •1 Leek
- •8 cups Beef Stock
- •1/2 cup Sweet Red Peppers
- •1/2 cup Scallions
- •2 Sweetcorn
- •1/2 lb Cassaba
- •1/2 lb Yautia
- •1/2 lb White Yam
- •1/2 lb Butternut Squash
- •To taste Salt
- •To taste Pepper
- •Chopped Cilantro
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Add hind shank, 1 halved small onion, halved bell pepper, 4 whole garlic cloves, the dark green leaves of the leek, and stock to a large stockpot. Cook for 45-60 minutes until the meat is fork-tender. NOTE: the meat can take a bit longer to be fork-tender; that is okay, just add more cooking time if necessary.
- 2
When the meat is tender, remove the big pieces of vegetables and bones. Discard.
- 3
Add diced onion, 2 minced garlic, mini sweet peppers, sliced leeks (light green part), scallions, yucca, and corn; Mix and simmer covered over medium heat for 5- 8 minutes, until the yucca is starting to soften. NOTE: the yuca can take a bit longer to start softening; that is okay, just add more cooking time if necessary.
- 4
Add yautia, white yam, and butternut squash. Mix to combine. Simmer covered over medium heat for 5 – 6 minutes, until all the root vegetables are tender. NOTE: Do not cook too much, or they will fall apart.
- 5
Taste and add salt to your taste, if necessary. Add cilantro and the remaining 2 minced garlic cloves. Mix and let simmer for 2 more minutes.
- 6
Serve hot in large soup bowls, dividing the meat and vegetables evenly. Add a squish of lime juice and/or hot sauce, if desired. Serve along with arepas and or casabe (cassava bread).
💡 Why This Recipe?
Discover the joy of making Venezuelan Sancocho at home. This 35-minute venezulan recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
⭐ Pro Tips
- 1Read the entire recipe before starting to avoid surprises
- 2Prep all ingredients before cooking (mise en place) for a smoother experience
- 3For best results, use fresh, high-quality Hind Shank
- 4Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
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