Mexican pork stew (asado de Puerco)

Asado de puerco is a traditional spicy dish from Northern Mexico, also known as carne de puerco con chile colorado. It was a traditional wedding dish in the past.

At my quinceañera party, my grandmother prepared asado like this and it was delicious. It was known as “asado de boda.”

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On this occasion, I prepared this pork stew or chile colorado with potatoes, just like my grandmother used to.

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What kind of chili is used for asado de puerco?

To prepare this Mexican dish, we use ancho chili. It’s one of my favorites. It’s like a poblano chili but dried. We use it for many Mexican dishes.

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Mexican Pork stew recipe

Ingredients

• 2.2 lbs pork for roasting, cut into chunks
• 7 oz ancho or colorado chili (about 4-5 chiles)
• 2 large potatoes, cooked and diced (optional)
• 3 cups water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 fresh tomato
• Cumin to taste
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

Wash and remove the seeds from the chiles. Soak them in hot water until soft.

Once the chiles are soft, blend them with the tomato, garlic, and a little water. Set aside.

Season the pork with salt and fry until it’s no longer pink.

Add a cup of water and simmer until the meat is tender.

Add the chili mixture, bay leaves, cumin, and salt to taste.

Add the potatoes, let them cook and it’s ready!

Enjoy this delicious pork stew dish with Mexican rice, tortillas, and refried beans.

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