How Do You Make A Traditional Puerto Rican Thanksgiving Meal?
By Alicia Cruz Senior writer Theblackurbantimes Even though Thanksgiving was not always a traditional holiday on the island, many Puerto Rican families calling the States home began celebrating it by adding a touch of Sabor Latino. A traditional Puerto Rican Thanksgiving menu will likely consist of Pavochon, Mofongo stuffing, Arroz con Gandules (rice with pigeon peas), Tostones, and Tembleque or dulce de leche. Día de Acción de Gracias or Thanksgiving Day for us puertoriqueñas is actually two celebrations in one. For us, Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the Christmas season. On Thanksgiving Day, we begin putting up our tree and other decorations while we prepare our Thanksgiving meal. After dinner, we sit around and watch the lights on the tree and drink and eat more. Even though Thanksgiving was not always a traditional holiday on the island, many Puerto Rican families calling the States home began celebrating it by adding a touch of Sabor Latino. A traditional Puerto Rican Thanksg
