PORK STEW: CARNE ADOVADA

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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 dried red chile peppers
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 teaspoons salt
2 pounds cubed pork
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 tablespoons grape seed oil
1 large white onion, minced
3 garlic clove, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade, and minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
4 cups water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Spread all the spices (chile, coriander, cumin, oregano, peppercorns) on a sheet of aluminum foil with the edges turned up to avoid spillage and toast the spices for a few minutes. Transfer the toasted spices to a molcajete or mortar and pestle and grind together.
  • Sprinkle the pork cubes with the spices, covering all surfaces of the meat as much as possible. Let the pork sit covered in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Create a beurre manie by mashing the flour into the butter in a small bowl. Set aside until needed as a thickener for the stew.
  • Heat the grape seed oil in a deep saute pan over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Add the pork cubes and brown on all sides. Lower heat to medium and add the garlic and onion and stir to combine flavors. Cook until the onion turns translucent, then stir in chili powder and paprika. Add 4 cups water and reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer until fork tender, about 2 hours. Add water as needed throughout the cooking process. In the last 30 minutes of cooking time, add the beurre manie to thicken. Serve hot.

Anita Blessings
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This is my go-to pork stew recipe. It's simple to make, but always turns out delicious. My family loves it!


Jo Cole
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I love serving it with rice and beans.


Alzona Parker
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This recipe was a disaster! The meat was dry and overcooked, and the sauce was watery and flavorless.


Black FF
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Not bad! I made this for dinner last night and it was pretty good. I'll definitely make it again.


Diana Juraeva
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This is one of my favorite pork stew recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I highly recommend it!


Khadija akter Jonaki
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The meat was tough and the sauce was bland.


Bahadur khan Gulzar
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This was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I'll probably try making it again with less chili powder.


Rajak Mia
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I've been making this stew for years and it's always a favorite. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


King Sunyz
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Great recipe! I made this for a party and everyone loved it. The leftovers were even better the next day.


Md Israk
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Amazing! I wasn't sure what to expect, but this stew was absolutely delicious. The pork was fall-apart tender and the sauce was incredible.


ahmed Kumar
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Delicious and easy to make! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. My husband and I both loved it.


Valeria Arias
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This pork stew was a hit with my family! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. The only thing I would change next time is to add a bit more spice.