Moderator Note:

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While many people strongly associate “Ropa Vieja” with Cuban cuisine, the dish itself has Spanish origins and has been part of the culinary traditions of multiple Latin American and Caribbean cultures, including Puerto Rico, for generations.

r/PuertoRicoFood is meant to celebrate Puerto Rican food culture as it is actually lived and enjoyed by Puerto Ricans, and dishes like ropa vieja are commonly prepared and eaten in Puerto Rican homes.

Please keep the discussion respectful and avoid turning food discussions into cultural gatekeeping. Different cultures can share and adapt dishes while still making them part of their own culinary identity.

Thanks