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Iguana Hominy Stew

Name: Iguana Hominy Stew
Cook time: 1 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Central America
Ingredients: 2 medium iguanas, skinned and cleaned; 5 cups cooked hominy; 10 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 onion, sliced; 1 bay leaf; 1 slice cabbage, diced (plus extra for garnish); Oregano, cilantro, salt, black pepper to taste; Water or broth to cover

Hearty hominy and iguana in a savory broth with herbs and cabbage.

Medium

1 hour 15 min

Serves 6

Central America

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Recipe Source: UF/IFAS Extension – Iguana Recipe Ideas

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Ingredients

•2 medium iguanas, skinned and cleaned
•5 cups cooked hominy
•10 cloves garlic, peeled
•1 onion, sliced
•1 bay leaf
•1 slice cabbage, diced (plus extra for garnish)
•Oregano, cilantro, salt, black pepper to taste
•Water or broth to cover

Instructions

1
Blanch iguana pieces in salted boiling water 15–20 minutes; drain.
2
In a pot, simmer hominy, garlic, onion, bay leaf, salt in water/broth 10 minutes.
3
Add iguana; simmer 15–20 minutes until tender.
4
Serve topped with diced cabbage, cilantro, oregano, and black pepper.

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