Asado de Puerco (Red Chile Stew)

Name: Asado de Puerco (Red Chile Stew)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 5 dried Cascabel chiles; 10 dried guajillo chiles; 3-4 dried arbol chiles (optional, see notes); ¾ teaspoon dried oregano; 1 medium bay leaf; 1 medium garlic clove; ⅛ piece of white onion; ¾ teaspoon salt, divided; 1 cup water; 2 pounds country-style pork or pork shoulder; 3 tablespoons oil

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Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
8
Calories
421 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Asado de Puerco (Red Chile Stew)

Iris Warren

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Asado de Puerco is a traditional Mexican pork stew simmered in a rich and robust chile sauce. Learn how to make this delicious dish at home with this easy recipe featuring tender pork and a variety of dried herbs and dried chiles. Packed with flavor, protein, and tradition, this hearty dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special event.

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Ingredients

Servings

5 dried Cascabel chiles
10 dried guajillo chiles
3-4 dried arbol chiles (optional, see notes)
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
1 medium bay leaf
1 medium garlic clove
⅛ piece of white onion
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup water
2 pounds country-style pork or pork shoulder
3 tablespoons oil

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Instructions

Remove stems from chiles. Boil chiles in a covered pot with water for 15 minutes until soft.
Drain the chiles and blend them with the herbs, garlic, onion, water, and ¼ teaspoon of salt until smooth.
Use a fine mesh sieve to strain the sauce. If you have a high-powered blender you may not need to strain.
Cut the pork into 1 to 1 ½ inch pieces and season with ½ teaspoon of salt.
Add oil to a Dutch oven or pot and cook pork until cooked through and golden-brown.
Use a spoon to remove any excess oil, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pot.
Add sauce and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
Simmer for 10 minutes until sauce is slightly thickened and foamy.
Taste and add salt if needed.

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Notes

For Mild Spice: If you prefer a milder dish, remove the seeds from the dried chiles before boiling them.
For More Spice: For extra heat, be sure to add the chiles de arbol and you can even add more than what the recipe calls for if you like it much spicier.
Adjust Consistency: The sauce should be thick, but silky. If the sauce is too thick, add a little water at a time to thin it out.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 serving Calories 421kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 16.7g (6%) Protein 51.5g (103%) Fat 18.4g (28%) Saturated Fat 5.8g (29%) Cholesterol 110mg (37%) Sodium 652mg (27%) Potassium 259mg (7%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 0.4g (1%) Calcium 113mg (11%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 421 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1 serving
Calories	421kcal	21%
Carbohydrates	16.7g	6%
Protein	51.5g	103%
Fat	18.4g	28%
Saturated Fat	5.8g	29%
Cholesterol	110mg	37%
Sodium	652mg	27%
Potassium	259mg	6%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	0.4g	1%
Calcium	113mg	11%
Iron	8mg	44%