SLOW-COOKER MEXICAN-STYLE PORK STEW

Slow-Cooker Mexican-Style Pork Stew image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Stew

Time 8h45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 lbs country-style boneless pork ribs, trimmed
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped medium
2 tablespoons chili powder
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
5 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can white hominy or 1 (14 ounce) can yellow hominy, rinsed
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano (or 2 t. dried)
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Steps:

Dry the pork with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper.
Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a 12-inch skillet over med-high heat until just smoking.
Brown half of the pork, about 10 minutes, then add to the slow cooker.
Return the skillet to med-high heat and repeat with 2 more teaspoons oil and the remaining pork.
Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil to the empty skillet and heat over medium heat until shimmering.
Add the onions, chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Cook until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and cook for 15 seconds.
Stir in the tomatoes with their juice, scraping up any browned bits.
Bring to a simmer, then pour into the slow cooker.
Add the broth, hominy, and oregano to the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 5 -6 hours, until the meat is tender.
Transfer the meat to a large bowl and let cool.
Let the cooking liquid settle for 5 minutes, then use a wide spoon to skim the fat off the surface.
When the meat is cool enough to handle, shred it using your fingers, discarding any gristle; add meat back to cooker.
Before serving, stir in the cilantro and lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.