How To Make Asado de Puerco (Mexican Pork Stew)
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- Tortillas or rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
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Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the pork chunks and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the pork from the pot and set aside.
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In the same pot, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
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Add the diced tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, cumin, oregano, and chili powder to the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the spices are fragrant.
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Return the browned pork to the pot and add the chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1.5-2 hours, until the pork is tender and flavors are well combined.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
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Serve the Asado de Puerco hot with lime wedges on the side. It can be enjoyed with tortillas or rice, if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 90mg
- Sodium : 1000mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 10g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 60g
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