ANCHO TAMARIND PORK STEW RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Ancho Tamarind Pork Stew Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-173716

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup boiling water
1 dried ancho chili peppers
2 Tablespoons Country Crock® Spread, divided
3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into stew cubes, divided
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seed
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups tamarind nectar
1 (6 ounce) can pineapple juice
2 Knorr® Chicken flavored Bouillon Cubes
Cilantro, chopped (Optional, for garnish)

Steps:

Pour boiling water over ancho chili pepper; let stand covered 10 minutes. Process pepper with water in blender or mini food processor; set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon Country Crock® Spread in deep large skillet and cook 1/2 of the pork over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 4 minutes. Remove pork from skillet and repeat with remaining Spread and pork; set aside. Stir onion into same skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in cumin and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Stir in ancho purée and cook, stirring occasionally 2 minutes. Stir in tamarind nectar, pineapple juice, Knorr® Chicken flavor Bouillon Cubes and pork. Simmer covered, stirring occasionally, 1 hour. Partially remove cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pork is tender, about 1 hour. Garnish, if desired, with chopped cilantro.