Asado de Puerco (Mexican Pork Stew) - Chili Pepper Madness

Asado de Puerco (Mexican Pork Stew) - Chili Pepper Madness

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Asado de Puerco is a traditional Mexican pork stew with tender pieces of pork simmered in a vibrant red chili sauce, so hearty, smoky and mildly spicy.

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Ingredients

  • 3 dried guajillo chilies
  • 3 dried pasilla chilies
  • 3 ancho chilies
  • 3 chiles de arbol (optional, for spicy)
  • 1 medium white or yellow onion (chopped)
  • 5 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoon roasted pumpkin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cup chicken broth (or use water with 1 Knorr chicken bouillon cube)
  • 10 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2.5 lbs pork shoulder (cut into bite-sized cubes (1-2 inches))
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup orange juice

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