Manchamanteles (Tablecloth Stainer Pork and Fruit Stew)
A sweet and smoky pork stew with ancho chilli, pineapple, apple and plantain. Its name means tablecloth stainer, and it earns it.
- Time2 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.37 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Toast the chillies in a dry pan for 20 seconds each side. Cover with 400 ml boiling water and soak for 15 minutes.
15 min - 2
Blend the chillies and their water with the tomatoes, onion, garlic, cinnamon, cloves, vinegar and salt until smooth.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large heavy pan and brown the pork in two batches for 5 minutes each, until golden. Return all the pork to the pan.
- 4
Pour in the chilli sauce through a sieve. Add 300 ml water, cover and simmer very gently for 1 hour 10 minutes, stirring now and then, until the pork is nearly tender.
70 min - 5
Fry the plantain slices in the remaining oil for 3 minutes each side until golden. Add them to the pan with the pineapple and apple.
6 min - 6
Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until the fruit is soft and the sauce is thick and glossy. Taste and add salt or a splash of vinegar. Serve with rice.
20 min
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