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Cuban Ropa Vieja

Scallywag

Scallywag

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Mrs and I have been to Cuba many many times... one of my fav places to vacation, great people and amazing food and drink. Seen this cooked elsewhere and I was inspired to try it..Here we go Cuban Ropa Vieja
Started last night.. rubbed a blade roast and let sit overnight..

Smoked for 3 hours..

Main players..
 
Scallywag

Scallywag

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This called for wine and I found this..#99 has to be a winner..

Bacon peppers and onion in a pan to soften...

Add tomato paste and spices..
 
Scallywag

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Into a bigger pan with crushed tomatoes and beef stock..

After 3 hours simmering took the beef out to shred..

Shredded and added some cappers and pimento..

Back in the sauce to meld...
 
Scallywag

Scallywag

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Some Chili and onion Nann bread..

Plated...

Very much enjoyed.. ah memories of vacations..Now time to enjoy this baby in the hot tub with a full glass of #99..Thanks for looking!
 
ACW3

ACW3

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Thank you for posting!! I love ropa vieja. My first encounter with it was from a lady I used to teach with before I retired. She has Cuban roots and gave me her recipe. I haven't made/had any ropa vieja in a long time. It may be time to pull the recipe.

Art
 
FLBentRider

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Nice cook.

Cuba - Funny that it is much closer to me, but you have been there more than most Floridians.

I did make it to Guantanamo bay when I was in the Navy, but you could not go off-base.
 
squirtthecat

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TILT!

We've had a couple opportunities to fly into Cuba - but not without getting into potential trouble when we got home. Sigh... :(
 
Scallywag

Scallywag

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Cuba is probably the nicest place you could ever visit... one of the benefits to being a Canadian I guess... Plus I can buy the best cigars!
 
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