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Asado de Puerco in a bowl with a bowl of rice behind it

Asado de Puerco (Red Chile Stew)

by Gemma Aguayo-Murphy
Asado de Puerco is a traditional Mexican pork stew simmered in a rich and robust chile sauce. Learn how to make this delicious dish at home with this easy recipe featuring tender pork and a variety of dried herbs and dried chiles. Packed with flavor, protein, and tradition, this hearty dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special event.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 421 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender
  • mesh sieve
  • Dutch oven or large pot

Ingredients
  

  • 5 dried cascabel chiles
  • 10 dried guajillo chiles
  • 3-4 dried arbol chiles (optional, see notes)
  • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 medium bay leaf
  • 1 medium garlic clove
  • ⅛ piece of white onion
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 pounds country-style pork or pork shoulder
  • 3 tablespoons oil

Instructions
 

  • Remove stems from chiles. Boil chiles in a covered pot with water for 15 minutes until soft.
  • Drain the chiles and blend them with the herbs, garlic, onion, water, and ¼ teaspoon of salt until smooth.
  • Use a fine mesh sieve to strain the sauce. If you have a high-powered blender you may not need to strain.
  • Cut the pork into 1 to 1 ½ inch pieces and season with ½ teaspoon of salt.
  • Add oil to a Dutch oven or pot and cook pork until cooked through and golden-brown.
  • Use a spoon to remove any excess oil, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pot.
  • Add sauce and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes until sauce is slightly thickened and foamy.
  • Taste and add salt if needed.

Notes

  • For Mild Spice: If you prefer a milder dish, remove the seeds from the dried chiles before boiling them.
  • For More Spice: For extra heat, be sure to add the chiles de arbol and you can even add more than what the recipe calls for if you like it much spicier.
  • Adjust Consistency: The sauce should be thick, but silky. If the sauce is too thick, add a little water at a time to thin it out.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 16.7gProtein: 51.5gFat: 18.4gSaturated Fat: 5.8gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 652mgPotassium: 259mgFiber: 6gSugar: 0.4gCalcium: 113mgIron: 8mg
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