Subanik de Antigua (Festive Three-Chili & Herb Braised Pork & Vegetables) – Authentic Guatemala Recipe
Historic Kaqchikel Mayan ceremonial dish from Antigua Guatemala slow-simmered with aromatic chilies and herbs.
- Country of Origin
- 🇬🇹 Guatemala (Central America, Americas)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Pork loin and chicken pieces, Green beans, Sweet bell peppers, Sweet red chilies, Roasted tomatoes
Ingredients for Subanik de Antigua (Festive Three-Chili & Herb Braised Pork & Vegetables) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) pork loin and chicken pieces, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups green beans, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup sweet bell peppers
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with sweet red chilies
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Guatemala seasoning (roasted tomatoes, thyme, oregano, garlic)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown pork loin and chicken pieces for 5 minutes.
- Add minced onion, garlic, sweet red chilies, and roasted tomatoes, thyme, oregano, garlic, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
- Add green beans and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
- Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
- Stir in sweet bell peppers right before serving warm.