When Can Babies Eat Stewed pork, Puerto Rican style? (12+ Months WHO Safety, Allergens & USDA Nutrients)

A beloved Puerto Rican comfort food, this stew features tender pork chunks simmered in a rich, savory sauce with sofrito, potatoes, and olives, creating a deeply flavorful meal. --- RECIPE --- Servings: 4-6 Prep Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: - 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1.5-inch cubes - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 1/2 cup sofrito (store-bought or homemade) - 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce - 1 cup water or chicken broth - 1 large potato, peeled and cubed - 1/2 cup pitted green olives - 1/4 cup capers, rinsed - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano - Salt and black pepper to taste Instructions: 1. Pat pork dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Brown pork cubes on all sides; remove and set aside. 2. Add sofrito to the pot and cook for 3-5 minutes until fragrant. 3. Return pork to the pot. Stir in tomato sauce, water or chicken broth, cubed potato, green olives, capers, oregano, salt, and pepper. 4. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1.5-2 hours, or until pork and potatoes are very tender. Stir occasionally. 5. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, traditionally with white rice and beans. In Wise Eating: AI Food Tracker, adding a child profile (12 months+) automatically checks every meal and recipe ingredient against WHO infant safety rules, choking hazards, and allergen flags.