Sancocho
Sancocho de espinazo de cerdo (pork spine sancocho) | |
| Type | Soup or stew |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Latin America, Asia (Philippines), Europe (Spain, Canary Islands) |
| Region or state | Latin America |
| Main ingredients | Meat, vegetables, broth, yuca, plantains |
Sancocho (from the Spanish verb sancochar, 'to parboil') is a traditional stew in several Caribbean and Latin American cuisines. Latin variations represent popular national dishes in Dominican Republic, Colombia, Cuba, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela. It usually consists of large pieces of meat, tubers and vegetables served in a broth.