PUERCO PERDIGADO CON CHILE ROJO (BRAISED PORK WITH RED CHILE SAU

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Puerco Perdigado Con Chile Rojo (Braised Pork With Red Chile Sau image

This can be served in a burrito or with rice and beans. The meat comes out very tender in a mild sauce. Don't forget the avocado and a cold Mexican Beer. Prep time is an estimate.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Stew

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 lbs lean boneless pork butt or 3 lbs pork shoulder
2 tablespoons salad oil
2 large onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 -6 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano leaves, crumbled
1 1/4 cups water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup whipping cream
pumpkin seeds, shelled
avocado, peeled pitted and sliced
tomatoes, cut into wedges
sour cream
lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Trim and discard fat from meat and cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • In a wide frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat; add meat a few pieces at a time and cook until lightly brown. Push to sides of pan.
  • Add onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and oregano; cook until onion is limp.
  • Stir in water, sugar, salt, and tomato paste; simmer, covered, until pork is fork tender (about 1 hour).
  • Skim off fat and discard.
  • Stir in cream and cook, stirring, until mixture boils.
  • Turn into a serving dish and garnish with pumpkin seeds.
  • To serve, fill warm tortillas with meat and garnish with avocado, tomato, and sour cream. Offer lime to squeeze over servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 651.3, Fat 47.9, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 176.9, Sodium 832, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4, Protein 44.3

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