Spicy and flavorful chile pork recipe

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Spicy and flavorful chile pork recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on October 27, 2023

This chile pork recipe is a spicy and flavorful dish that will satisfy your taste buds. Made with tender pork, a blend of aromatic spices, and fiery chiles, this dish is perfect for those who enjoy a little heat. It's easy to prepare and can be served with rice or tortillas for a complete meal. Impress your family and friends with this tasty chile pork recipe!

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork shoulder, diced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the diced pork and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the pork from the pot and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
  4. Stir in the ground cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional minute to toast the spices.
  5. Return the browned pork to the pot and add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, minced chipotle chiles, adobo sauce, and lime juice.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes, or until the pork is tender and the flavors have melded together.
  7. Before serving, stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.
  8. Serve the chile pork hot with rice or tortillas.

Interesting Facts

  • Chile pork is a popular dish in both American and Mexican cuisines.
  • The combination of spices and chiles in this recipe gives the dish a smoky and spicy kick.
  • The pork shoulder used in this recipe becomes tender and flavorful after simmering in the sauce for an extended period.