Puerco Perdigado Con Chile Rojo (Braised Pork With

Name: Puerco Perdigado Con Chile Rojo (Braised Pork With Red Chile Sau
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs lean boneless pork butt or 3 lbs pork shoulder; 2 tablespoons salad oil; 2 large onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 5 -6 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano leaves, crumbled; 1 1/4 cups water; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 cup whipping cream; Garnishes; pumpkin seeds, shelled; avocado, peeled pitted and sliced; tomatoes, cut into wedges; sour cream; lime, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

3 lbs lean boneless pork butt or 3 lbs pork shoulder
2 tablespoons salad oil
2 large onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 -6 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano leaves, crumbled
1 1/4 cups water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup whipping cream
Garnishes
pumpkin seeds, shelled
avocado, peeled pitted and sliced
tomatoes, cut into wedges
sour cream
lime, cut into wedges

1
Trim and discard fat from meat and cut into 1-inch cubes.
2
In a wide frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat; add meat a few pieces at a time and cook until lightly brown. Push to sides of pan.
3
Add onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and oregano; cook until onion is limp.
4
Stir in water, sugar, salt, and tomato paste; simmer, covered, until pork is fork tender (about 1 hour).
5
Skim off fat and discard.
6
Stir in cream and cook, stirring, until mixture boils.
7
Turn into a serving dish and garnish with pumpkin seeds.
8
To serve, fill warm tortillas with meat and garnish with avocado, tomato, and sour cream. Offer lime to squeeze over servings.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs lean boneless pork butt or 3 lbs pork shoulder, 2 tablespoons salad oil, 2 large onions, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Puerco Perdigado Con Chile Rojo (Braised Pork With Red Chile Sau falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Puerco Perdigado Con Chile Rojo (Braised Pork With Red Chile Sau

Tips for the best results

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