Sancocho de Carne de cerdo

• 3 lb. pork loin, cut in 2-inch chunks
• Salt, freshly ground pepper to taste
• 2 onions, chopped fine

Season the pork with salt and pepper. Put into a heavy, covered 6 pint casserole with the onions, leek, garlic, parsley, coriander, bay leaf, hot pepper, vinegar, and bitter orange juice. Add enough water to barely cover. Simmer over low heat.

Meanwhile soak the plantains in the lime or lemon j