This traditional Mexican guisado transforms humble pork shoulder into a tender, flavorful feast. The richness of the meat is perfectly balanced by the bright, tart acidity of fresh tomatillos and the heat of diced green chiles. Aromatics like onion, garlic, and marjoram build a deep, savory base, while fresh cilantro adds a burst of herbal freshness. The result is a hearty, comforting stew with a vibrant green sauce that clings to every bite. It is an ideal dish for family dinners, offering warmth and satisfaction without requiring exotic ingredients. Serve it over rice or with warm tortillas to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce.
Guisado De Puerco Con Tomatillos (Pork Stew W
Description
This traditional Mexican guisado transforms humble pork shoulder into a tender, flavorful feast. The richness of the meat is perfectly balanced by the bright, tart acidity of fresh tomatillos and the heat of diced green chiles. Aromatics like onion, garlic, and marjoram build a deep, savory base, while fresh cilantro adds a burst of herbal freshness. The result is a hearty, comforting stew with a vibrant green sauce that clings to every bite. It is an ideal dish for family dinners, offering warmth and satisfaction without requiring exotic ingredients. Serve it over rice or with warm tortillas to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce.Ingredients
Directions
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Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut the meat into 1-inch cubes.
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Heat the salad oil in a wide 3 to 4-quart pan over medium-high heat.
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Add the pork cubes to the pan in batches, ensuring they are not crowded, and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
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Remove the browned meat from the pan with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate; set aside and keep warm.
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Reduce heat to medium and add the chopped onion to the same pan, saut&# 195;©ing until soft and translucent, about 7 minutes.
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Return the browned pork and any accumulated juices to the pan.
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Stir in the minced garlic, chopped tomatillos, diced green chiles, marjoram, chopped cilantro, and water.
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Season the mixture generously with salt to taste.
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Cover the pan and reduce heat to low, allowing the stew to simmer gently until the pork is tender when pierced with a fork, approximately 1 hour.
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Remove the lid and skim any excess fat from the surface of the sauce.
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Spoon the hot stew into serving bowls and garnish with a dollop of sour cream and fresh cilantro sprigs.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 763.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 47.2g73%
- Saturated Fat 15.3g77%
- Cholesterol 227.0mg76%
- Sodium 176.9mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.3g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
- Sugars 1.1g
- Protein 76.9g154%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
