SHOT-AND-A-BEER PORK STEW

SHOT-AND-A-BEER PORK STEW image

Categories Pork

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large dried chipotle chiles*
2 large dried ancho chiles*
12 ounces Mexican lager such as Tecate
1/4 cup white (silver) tequila
3 1/2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 2-in. cubes
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3/4 pound tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano*
2 teaspoons ground cumin
Accompaniments: cabbage and cilantro slaw with lime vinaigrette, lime wedges, crumbled cotija cheese, and tortilla chips

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Wipe chiles clean with a damp cloth. In a dry, heavy saucepan over medium heat, toast chiles until fragrant and puffy, turning occasionally to keep them from burning, 3 to 5 minutes. Let cool slightly, then remove stems, seeds, and membranes. Pour beer and tequila over chiles to soften. 2. Meanwhile, season pork with salt. Heat oil in a heavy, large ovenproof pot such as a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown half the pork at a time, turning as needed, 8 to 10 minutes per batch. Transfer browned pork to a bowl. 3. Add onion and garlic to pot; cook until soft, stirring often, 5 minutes. Stir in beer mixture, tomatoes, oregano, cumin, and pork. Add water if needed to barely cover pork. Bring to a boil over high heat; cover. 4. Bake stew until pork is falling-apart tender, 3 hours. Skim fat. Ladle stew into bowls and serve with accompaniments. *Find in the Latino foods aisle or spice aisle of a supermarket, or at a Latino market. Make ahead: Chill, covered, up to 2 days. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving. Nutritional Information Calories: 618 (58% from fat) Protein: 50g Fat: 40g (sat 14) Carbohydrate: 15g Fiber: 4.4g Sodium: 517mg Cholesterol: 186mg