Sancocho is a stew that originated in the Dominican Republic. Its ingredients come from Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and Asia, and are a reflection of the many cultures that make up Dominican ...

“Sancocho is the kind of food that tells stories through flavor,” says chef Jhonny Reyes of Lenox in Seattle, one of our Best New Restaurants for 2025. “For us, it’s a Sunday afternoon at abuela’s, ...

As soon as the weather begins to cool, my mom starts making sancocho—a hearty stew filled with meat and tuber vegetables. In the sweltering heat of the Dominican Republic, my grandmother still makes ...

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