PORK AND ANCHO STEW

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 dried ancho chiles, seeded and stemmed
4 cups chicken stock
3 to 3 1/2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks for stewing
Salt and pepper
Salt and pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
6 to 8 cloves garlic, smashed from skins
3 to 4 medium carrots, chopped
2 large fresh bay leaves or dried pimento leaves
2 onions, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch ground cloves
Small piece cinnamon stick
2 limes, juiced
One 28- to 32-ounce can plum tomatoes
Handful fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Serving suggestions: white rice and sliced fresh or pickled jalapeno peppers

Steps:

  • Add the anchos to a medium pot with the chicken stock, and bring to a simmer. Heat until the chiles are softened, about 15 minutes.
  • Pat the meat dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat a large Dutch oven with the oil over medium-high heat. Brown the meat in batches and remove to a plate. Add more oil, as necessary. Add the garlic, carrots, bay leaves, onions, jalapenos, cumin, cloves and some salt and pepper. Cook partially covered for a few minutes.
  • Puree the anchos and stock together. Add the ancho stock to the Dutch oven with the cinnamon stick, lime juice, tomatoes (mash up the tomatoes a bit). Stir in the cilantro and return the pork to the Dutch oven. Stir, cover and cook over low heat 2 1/2 to 3 hours until very tender, stirring occasionally. Remove the cinnamon stick and bay leaf. Cool completely and store in the refrigerator for a make-ahead meal.
  • Reheat over medium heat. Serve with rice and jalapenos.

Mpho Johannes
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I made this stew last weekend and it was amazing! The pork was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it over rice and it was the perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Kevin McCormick
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter night. The pork is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.


Prince_ Ronyvi877
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This recipe was easy to follow and the stew turned out delicious. I used a combination of pork shoulder and pork loin, and the meat was so tender. The ancho chiles gave the stew a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


best kurd
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Yum!


SalmaN Ray
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This stew is amazing! The pork is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I made it exactly as the recipe says and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Regina Morris
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This is a great recipe for a cold winter night. The stew is hearty and filling, and the ancho chiles give it a nice kick. I served it with cornbread and it was a perfect meal.


Mohomed Afraz
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This stew was easy to make and tasted great. I used boneless, skinless pork chops and they cooked perfectly in the stew. The ancho chiles added a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Malerie Mark
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now and it's always a hit. The pork is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving it over mashed potatoes.


Amina Azab
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I made this stew last weekend and it was delicious! I used a combination of pork shoulder and pork loin, and the meat was so tender. The ancho chiles gave the stew a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Daukuro Egbekun
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This pork and ancho stew was a hit with my family! The meat was fall-apart tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.