Venezuelan-Style Arepas With Pulled Pork (Arepas Rumberas) Recipe Recipe

Name: Venezuelan-Style Arepas With Pulled Pork (Arepas Rumberas) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes; 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup); 2 medium cloves garlic, grated on microplane grater (about 2 teaspoons; 1 roasted poblano or hatch chili, fresh, frozen, or canned, finely chopped; 2 cups low sodium homemade or store-bought chicken broth; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup finely crumbled queso fresco, cotija, or feta; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Double recipe

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes
1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 medium cloves garlic, grated on microplane grater (about 2 teaspoons
1 roasted poblano or hatch chili, fresh, frozen, or canned, finely chopped
2 cups low sodium homemade or store-bought chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1 cup finely crumbled queso fresco, cotija, or feta
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Double recipe

1
Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch Oven over high heat until smoking. Add pork shoulder and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes total. Transfer to a large plate.
2
Reduce heat to medium-high. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, about 4 minutes. Add chili and chicken stock and scrape up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Return pork to the pot along with bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a bare simmer. Cover and cook until pork is completely tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
3
Remove pork from pot with a slotted spoon and transfer to a medium bowl. Discard bay leaves, and increase heat to high. Boil until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup. Meanwhile, shred pork with two forks. Add liquid to pork and season to taste with salt and pepper (it may not need any salt).
4
Set aside while you make the
5
. Split arepas, stuff with pork, top with crumbled cheese and cilantro, and serve with lime wedges and avocado slices if desired.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes, 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup), 2 medium cloves garlic, grated on microplane grater (about 2 teaspoons, and more.

Yes, Venezuelan-Style Arepas With Pulled Pork (Arepas Rumberas) Recipe 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.

Venezuelan-Style Arepas With Pulled Pork (Arepas Rumberas) Recipe

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