Pasteles (Spanish pronunciation: [pasˈteles]; singular pastel), also pastelles in the English-speaking Caribbean, are a traditional dish in several Latin American and Caribbean countries.

Oct 28, 2025 · Making and serving pasteles at Christmas time is a Puerto Rican tradition. Pasteles are made with pork and adobo stuffing encased in a green plantain masa and …

Nov 20, 2025 · This Puerto Rican Pasteles recipe is a holiday labor of love and authentic flavor with masa and savory pork cooked in sofrito and spices.

For many Puerto Rican families, the quintessential holiday season dish is Pasteles, which English-speakers often literally translate to pies. Pasteles are not a sweet pastry or cake, but a …

Puerto Rican Pasteles are a cherished traditional dish, featuring a unique blend of grated green bananas, plantains, and root vegetables. These savory parcels are filled with a variety of …

The beloved Puerto Rican dish of pasteles consists of a unique masa (dough) of root vegetables and green banana filled with seasoned meat, then wrapped in banana leaves and boiled.

Sep 20, 2024 · These authentic Puerto Rican Pasteles are the perfect savory treat. Made with a flavorful pork (or chicken) filling stuffed in masa infused with achiote, sazon, and sofrito, they …

Nov 29, 2024 · Sometime during the beginning of November in Puerto Rico and around the diaspora, families come together and make a party out of making pasteles, tender and savory …

Nov 18, 2024 · What Are Pasteles? Pasteles are patties made from a puree of traditional Puerto Rican root vegetables and stewed meats. Pastel means “pie” in Spanish, but in Puerto Rico, …

Pasteles are a beloved Puerto Rican delicacy, reminiscent of tamales, made with a vibrant dough of green plantains, yautia, and green bananas, filled with a savory pork mixture.