Guajillo Spiced Pork And Potatoes (Puerco Y Papas A

Name: Guajillo Spiced Pork And Potatoes (Puerco Y Papas Al Guajillo)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium red skin boiling potatoes, each cut into 6 wedges (1 1/2 pounds); 1 1/2 - 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 inch cubes; 8 medium dried guajillo chilies, stemmed, seeded and torn into flat pieces (2 ounces); 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice; 4 garlic cloves, peeled and halved; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; salt; 1/2 cup loosely packed coarsely chopped cilantro, for garnish; 1/2 cup chopped white onion, for garnish

Servings: persons

1
Spread the potatoes over the bottom of a slow cooker and top with the pork.
2
Set a medium (8 inch) skillet over medium heat. When it is hot, toast the chili pieces a few at a time, pressing them against the hot surface with a spatula until they are aromatic and lightened in color underneath - about 10 seconds per side. (If you see more than a whiff of smoke, they are burning). Transfer the toasted chilis to a blender jar.
3
Add the tomatoes with their juice, garlic, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, a generous 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 1/2 cups water. Blend until as smooth as possible. Strain the mixture through a medium mesh strainer directly into the slow cooker, over the meat and potatoes. Stir to mix thoroughly.
4
Set the lid in place and slow cook on high for 6 hours.
5
Gently stir the stew - the sauce may look slightly broken, but it will come together with gentle stirring. If the sauce seems too thick, stir in a little water. Taste, and add more salt, if needed.
6
Serve in bowls, sprinkled with the cilantro and onion. A stack of warm corn tortillas is the perfect accompaniment.
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Variations:
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Pork and Potatoes al Guajillo as a Soft Taco Filling:
9
Cook the dish as directed above, but cube the potatoes rather than leaving them in larger wedges. Coarsely shred the pork with two forks. Leave the sauce quite thick. Serve with a dozen warm tortillas for everyone to make soft tacos.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 medium red skin boiling potatoes, each cut into 6 wedges (1 1/2 pounds), 1 1/2 - 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 inch cubes, 8 medium dried guajillo chilies, stemmed, seeded and torn into flat pieces (2 ounces), 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice, and more.

Yes, Guajillo Spiced Pork And Potatoes (Puerco Y Papas Al Guajillo) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Guajillo Spiced Pork And Potatoes (Puerco Y Papas Al Guajillo)

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