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Texas Asado (Pork Stew)
Texas Asado is braised pork stew with roasted ancho chiles and smoky spices. Make this easy pork asado recipe for a tasty Cinco de Mayo or Tex Mex meal!
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 490 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder cut into 2" cubes
- 1 tbsp kosher salt (more if needed)
- 2 tbsp bacon fat or vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- flour tortillas for serving
Chili Puree
- 16 ancho chiles seeded and stemmed
- 1 large white onion quartered
- 10 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp dried Mexican oregano
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
Toppings for Serving
- crumbled cotija cheese
- chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Add the dried chiles to a large saucepan and add enough water to cover them by an inch. Bring to a boil, place lid on pan, turn heat to simmer and steam for 10 minutes. Drain and place in a blender along with the onion, garlic, oregano, cumin and allspice. Puree with 1 cup of water. Set aside.
- In a bowl, toss the pork with salt. Preheat oven to 350°F (if baking).
- In a large oven safe pot or Dutch oven heat the bacon fat or oil over medium high heat. Add the pork and brown on all sides, in batches if needed. Pour the chili puree over and stir to coat and mix thoroughly.
- Cover the pot and either simmer on low for 2 hours or bake in oven at 350°F for 1 1/2 hours. Season to taste with salt if needed.
- Serve garnished with cotija cheese crumbles and cilantro along with warm tortillas.
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Notes
- Nutrition info does not include tortillas or cheese due to individual use.
Nutrition Information
Calories
490kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
1036mg
(43%)
Potassium
2015mg
(58%)
Fiber
21g
(84%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
18631IU
(373%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 490kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1036mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 2015mg | 43% |
| Fiber | 21g | 84% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 18631IU | 373% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.