Pork Stew

Asado de Puerco

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Preparation info
  • Yield:

    6

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      1 hr 30

Appears in
The Mexican Home Kitchen: Traditional Home-Style Recipes That Capture the Flavors and Memories of Mexico

By Mely Martínez

Published 2020

  • About

This is a popular stew made with chunks of pork that are cooked until tender in a rich, dark sauce made with dried peppers and several spices. It is common in the northern states of Mexico, particularly in rural areas, where it is sometimes made for birthdays and weddings (it’s also known as asado de boda, meaning “wedding stew”). I still remember the first time I tried this dish at the home of one of my aunts, where she served it in flour tortilla tacos and topped them with