Shredded Pork Stew With Smoky Chipotle Tomato Sauce

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 0
Shredded Pork Stew With Smoky Chipotle Tomato Sauce - A Spicy and Filling Meal to Warm Your Belly
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

3 hours 30 min

Ready In

4 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb pork shoulder ( I used 2 lbs )
2 bay leaves
3 garlic cloves , 2 crushed and 1 chopped
1 1/2 lbs about 7 plum tomatoes , halved lengthwise , cored and sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb fresh mexican chorizo sausage , casing removed
1 onion , sliced
1 teaspoon salt
adobo sauce , from canned chipotles
2 canned chipotle chiles
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 sprigs fresh thyme , leaves removed from stem ( I used 1/4 tsp . dried )
2 sprigs fresh marjoram , leaves removed from stem ( I used 1/4 tsp . dried )
1 sprig cilantro
tortilla chips
Mexican crema

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
605
Sugar
4g
Fat
43g
This Shredded Pork Stew With Smoky Chipotle Tomato Sauce is a hearty and spicy meal that is perfect for warming you up on a chilly day. The pork is slow-cooked until it is tender and falls apart, then combined with a rich tomato sauce that is flavored with Mexican chorizo, smoky chipotle chiles, and fragrant herbs. Top it off with a handful of crispy tortilla chips and a dollop of creamy Mexican crema for a satisfying and delicious meal that will fill you up and keep you going all day long. This recipe is perfect for any time of year and can be customized to suit your tastes by adjusting the level of spiciness to your liking.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 300 degrees F
2.Generously season the pork with salt and pepper and place it in an oven-proof Dutch oven.
3.Add the bay leaf and 2 crushed garlic cloves to the Dutch oven, then cover with a lid.
4.Bake the pork in the preheated oven for 2 to 3 hours, or until the meat falls apart.
5.Meanwhile, in a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and cook the chorizo sausage along with the onion and chopped garlic over medium heat until the sausage is browned and cooked through.
6.Add the sliced tomatoes, salt, adobo sauce, canned chipotle chiles, dried oregano, fresh thyme, and fresh marjoram to the pan and stir to combine.
7.Cover the pan and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8.Once the pork in the Dutch oven is fully cooked, remove it from the oven and discard the bay leaves and garlic cloves. Shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.
9.Add the pork and any accumulated juices to the pan with the tomato sauce, then stir to combine.
10.Simmer the stew over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or until everything is heated through and the flavors have melded together.
11.Serve the stew hot, topped with a few crushed tortilla chips and a dollop of crema if desired.

PROS

This dish is packed full of flavor and spice, making it a satisfying and warming meal on a cold day.

It can easily be made ahead and reheated, making it a great option for meal prep.

CONS

This recipe takes quite a bit of time and effort to make, as the pork needs to be cooked for several hours and the tomato sauce must be cooked separately.

This dish is quite spicy, so it may not be suitable for those who do not like spicy food.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not particularly healthy due to its high fat and sodium content, it does contain some nutrients that are beneficial for overall health.
The pork provides a good source of protein, iron, and zinc, while the tomatoes are high in antioxidants and vitamins A and C.
Chorizo sausage is quite high in fat and calories, so it should be eaten in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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