Stew-pid Cupid
A spicy Mexican pork stew.
Servings Prep Time
10 15minutes
Cook Time
70minutes
Servings Prep Time
10 15minutes
Cook Time
70minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Place the meat in a large saucepan and cover with lightly salted water.
  2. Add half the chopped onion, the peeled garlic, pepper, cumin, and oregano.
  3. Bring to a boil over medium heat, skim off any foam that rises, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
  4. Remove meat and broth. Keep both aside.
  5. Sauté the remaining chopped onion and garlic in oil until translucent.
  6. Add the remaining spices and stir for a minute.
  7. Cut the pork into 1” cubes and add to the pan.
  8. Stir in the canned hominy, pork broth (add chicken broth if you fall short of pork broth), green chilies and jalapenos.
  9. Cover and cook at a simmer until the meat and hominy are tender, about 45-60 minutes.
  10. Remove any excess fat from the stew and taste for salt.
  11. Boil the ancho chilies in a separate small pot and garnish the stew with it.
  12. Serve in soup bowls.