Sancocho Dominicano is the creme de la creme of Dominican dishes. Just ask any Dominican, and they will tell you that Sancocho is THE dish of the Dominican Republic.
Is believed that Sancocho has its origins in the Canary Islands. It’s common in many Latin American countries, such as the Dominican Republic, Peru, and Colombia amongst others.
You can use any type of meat when making Sancocho, however, stay away from meats that are rich in fat. As the dish will cook, the fat will render and rise to the surface.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SANCOCHO DOMINICANO AND SANCOCHO COLOMBIANO?
The main difference between these two dishes is the fact that the Dominican version has 7 types of meat in it traditionally while the Colombian version does not.