Asado de Puerco (Mexican Pork Stew) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pork Recipes. (Asado de Puerco (Mexican Pork Stew) Recipe). An authentic Mexican pork stew made with dried chiles, no chili powder here! The guajillo chiles add a very smoky flavor while the ancho chiles add a touch of smoky sweetness. To add another level of flavor, we always top our puerco asado with sliced onions marinated in fresh lemon juice.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 55 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Asado de Puerco (Mexican Pork Stew) Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds pork shoulder

cut into 1-inch cubes

½ cup water

½ teaspoon salt

or more to taste

4 dried guajillo chile peppers

4 dried ancho chile peppers

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules

10 whole black peppercorns

2 garlic cloves

½ inch stick Mexican cinnamon

½ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano

½ teaspoon dried thyme

½ teaspoon cumin seeds

2 bay leaves

2 whole cloves

1 tablespoon lard

Pork Tenderloin

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Combine pork cubes 1/2 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a Dutch oven. Cover and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes stirring every 5 minutes. Uncover increase heat to medium-high and cook stirring constantly until water evaporates. Continue cooking until the pork browns in its rendered fat 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile cut tops off the dried chiles and remove seeds. Heat chiles in a large skillet over low heat until they start to soften. Do not toast. Place chiles in a bowl of hot water and soak for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Remove pork and set aside. Do not wash wipe out or clean the Dutch oven.

Step 4

Transfer chiles to a blender reserving soaking water. Add cilantro chicken bouillon peppercorns garlic cinnamon stick Mexican oregano thyme cumin seeds bay leaves and cloves. Pour in 1 cup soaking water and blend until smooth. Add 1 more cup soaking water season with salt and blend until completely smooth.

Step 5

Melt lard in the Dutch oven. Carefully add blended chile mixture and scrape up all browned bits. Bring to a boil and add pork. Reduce heat and cover partially leaving about 1 inch open. Simmer stirring occasionally until sauce has thickened and reaches the desired consistency 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Asado de Puerco (Mexican Pork Stew) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 178

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14.4g 29%

Carbohydrates: 8.3g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 3.3g 13%

Sugars: 0.2g

Fat: 10.1g 16%

Saturated Fat: 3.4g 17%

Cholesterol: 46.7mg 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 2534.5IU 51%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.9mg 46%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 37%

Vitamin C: 1.6mg 3%

Folate: 11.8mcg 3%

Calcium: 35.2mg 4%

Iron: 2.9mg 16%

Magnesium: 28.6mg 10%

Potassium: 491.8mg 14%

Sodium: 426.7mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 34%

Calories From Fat: 90.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.