Puerco Sabrosas (Savory Pork)

Puerco Sabrosas (Savory Pork)

Adapted from a recipe card in "Cooking with Beer".
For Christmas 2019 my Mom gave me a cookbook, specifically 'Cooking With Beer' recipe card set and that is where this recipe comes from. This sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1250 grams pork shoulder, cut into ½" strips, (1½ lb)
  • salt and pepper, as desired
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 2 green chili peppers, seeded and minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 can whole tomatoes, crushed, (14 oz / 411 g)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • beer, as needed
  • hot cooked rice, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F).
  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven, or heavy oven safe pot, on medium high heat. Add the pork slices and stir for 5-6 minutes or until browned on both sides. Season with salt and black pepper as desired.
  • Then add the bell pepper, onion, garlic, and chili pepper. Cook for a few minutes to soften the onion and bell pepper.
  • Then add the tomatoes, cilantro, oregano, and cumin. Stir to mix together. Cover and place in the oven to bake for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, remove cover, stir, and stir in beer to keep the mixture moistened. Cover and bake for another 1½ hours or until pork is tender.
  • Serve over rice, enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving.

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