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Quick ‘n Easy Kung Pao

Plate of Kung Pao made with Old Havana Sofrito
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Quick ‘n Easy Kung Pao

East meets West in this super simple riff on a Chinese classic. Old Havana Foods Sofrito plus hoisin and your favorite protein and veggies combine for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Beef, Chicken, Shrimp, Sofrito, Stir-fry, Tofu
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe
  • 1/2 cup Hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed red pepper
  • 3 teaspoons Vegetable oil we prefer peanut oil
  • 2 medium Zucchini, diced
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 pound your favorite protein chicken, shrimp, beef, pork or tofu
  • 1/4 cup peanuts

Instructions

  • Pre-heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • In a bowl, mix Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe, hoisin sauce, water and crushed red pepper if using, until well combined.
  • Add 1 teaspoon oil to preheated skillet and swirl to coat. Sauté zucchini over medium-high heat until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Remove zucchini from pan and set aside. Repeat with 1 teaspoon oil and red peppers sautéing 5 minutes and then setting aside. Repeat with remaining oil and protein sautéing approximately 5 to 7 minutes or until raw meat is cooked through.
  • Return sauteed zucchini and peppers to pan and combine with the cooked protein. Reduce heat to medium. Add sofrito-hoisin mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all pieces. Heat through until bubbly.
  • Top with peanuts if using. Serve over cooked rice. Enjoy!

Fiery Hot Seasoned Ground Meat

Fiery Sloppy Joe Sandwich from Old Havana Foods
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Fiery Hot Seasoned Ground Meat

Great for sandwiches, tacos, dips and more! Pick your favorite protein, brown and combine with Old Havana Foods Fiery Hot Chili Cubano for a tantalizing flavor combination.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Filling, Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Spanish
Keyword: Beef, Filling, Sandwich, Turkey
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meat until no longer pink, breaking up into small pieces with spoon.
  • Add Old Havana Foods Fiery Hot Chili Cubano, and if desired add some sweet to counter the heat by adding 3 tablespoons Old Havana Foods Mango Pineapple BBQ Sauce. Stir well to combine.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 to 7 minutes, until bubbly, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve on buns for sloppy joes, in tortillas for tacos, with chips as a hearty dip, over cooked pasta, as an empanada filling, in a lasagna … the possibilities are endless!

Cuban Inspired Beef and Pork Burger

El Cubanito Cuban American Burger from Old Havana Foods
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Cuban Inspired Beef and Pork Burger

A Cuban inspired beef and pork burger seasoned with Old Havana Foods Sofrito (or Zesty Hot Cooking Sauce), topped with Swiss cheese, a dollop of garlic lime crema and a slather of raisin sofrito ketchup on French bread, give a tasty Cuban twist to this American classic.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Brunch, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cuban
Keyword: Burger, Crema, Garlic, Ketchup, Lime, Sofrito
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the grill.
  • In a medium bowl combine the pork, beef, Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe (or Old Havana Foods Fiery Hot Chili Cubano) and pepper. Lightly mix together until well combined.
  • Form meat mixture into 6 (1/3 pound each) patties to match round or oval shape of rolls being used and set aside.
  • Grill burgers over medium-high heat until cooked through to desired doneness (155°F for medium well), about 5-6 minutes per side. If using cheese, place slice on burger patties and allow to melt.
  • Spread bottom bun surface with 2 tablespoons Raisin Sofrito Ketchup, top with cooked patty, tomato slice, lettuce leaf, burger and onion slice. Spread 1 tablespoon lime crema on top bun surface.

Notes

Serve with additional Raisin Sofrito Ketchup and Garlic Lime Crema.
Use Fiery Hot Chili Cubano for a spicy kick in place of the Sofrito.

Island Pulled Pork or Chicken with BBQ Sauce

sweet & Zesty Pulled Pork from Old Havana Foods
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Island Pulled Pork or Chicken with BBQ Sauce

Fully cooked pulled pork or chicken combined with Mango Pineapple BBQ & Dipping Sauce great as in in a sandwich or tacos.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours 5 minutes
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ Sauce, Chicken, Pork

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine meat and 1 cup Old Havana Foods Mango Pineapple BBQ & Dipping Sauce in a microwave safe bowl or a medium saucepan and stir until well combined.
  • Heat until bubbly and heated through, or until temperature reaches 150°F.
  • Serve on buns as a sandwich or on a salad or as an entrée with sides of beans and cole slaw.

Notes

Any precooked, shredded meat could be used.

Cuban Roast Pork

Cuban Roast Pork from Old Havana Foods
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Cuban Roast Pork

Magical flavor with only TWO ingredients. A holiday classic – tender roast pork shoulder loaded with garlic and citrus flavor! Leftovers are perfect for making Cuban sandwiches.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Spanish
Keyword: Mojo, Pork, Roast, Tender
Servings: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut pork into large chunks, roughly 2 to 3 inches.
  • Place pork in heavy, oven-safe dish, with fatty sides up. Pour Old Havana Foods Mojo Citrus Garlic Marinade over pork. Cover, roast 2 hours.
  • Flip meat pieces over. Cover and roast an additional 1½ hours. Uncover, roast ½ hour longer or until tender and top of pork is starting to brown.
  • Spoon most of the clear liquid fat off of the top of the juices in pan. Using two forks, pull pork apart into bite size chunks. Toss meat lightly with remaining liquid in pan to coat pork.

Notes

Serve as is with a side of Old Havana Foods Fully Prepared Black Beans and fried plantains for a traditional Cuban holiday dish!

Mojo Meat, Seafood and Poultry

Mojo Chicken from Old Havana Foods
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Mojo Meat, Seafood, or Poultry

Marinate your favorite meat, seafood or poultry with three tablespoons of Mojo Marinade per pound of raw protein. No additional ingredients necessary! Thin cuts can be marinated just a few minutes, thicker pieces can be marinated up to 48 hours. Your favorite protein plus Mojo Citrus Garlic Marinade is the easiest two ingredient dish you’ll ever make!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin
Keyword: Broil, Chicken, Grill, Mojo, Panfry, Roast
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place meat in glass or stainless steel bowl or plastic bag, add Old Havana Foods Mojo Citrus Garlic Marinade and toss well to coat. Marinate as few as 30 minutes for small pieces or overnight for larger pieces.
  • When ready to cook add oil and toss to coat.
  • Grill, broil, roast or fry to desired level of doneness. Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving to retain juices.
  • Serve with fully prepared black beans, rice and sweet ripe plantains for an authentic Cuban meal.