Asado de Puerco (Mexican Pork Stew)

Asado de Puerco (Mexican Pork Stew)

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.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Calories
178 Calories

Recipe Instructions

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.
Asado de Puerco (Mexican Pork Stew)

Ingredients

  • ½ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 10 whole black peppercorns
  • 2 whole cloves
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 tablespoon lard
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ½ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 ½ pounds pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 dried guajillo chile peppers
  • 4 dried ancho chile peppers
  • ½ inch stick Mexican cinnamon

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