Ancho Tamarind Pork Stew

Ancho Tamarind Pork Stew

Enjoy the hot, bold flavor of our Ancho Tamarind Pork Stew. This pork recipe combines ancho chili peppers with a medley of spices that add a kick to every bite.
  • 2 H 15 mins

    Cooking Time

  • 15 mins

    Prep Time

  • 6 People

    Serves

  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1 dried ancho chili peppers
  • 2 Tbsp. margarine, divided
  • 3 lbs. boneless pork shoulder, cut into stew cubes
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp. cumin seeds
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 cups tamarind nectar
  • 1 can (6 oz.) pineapple juice
  • 2 Knorr® Bouillon Cubes Chicken

Ancho Tamarind Pork Stew
  1. Pour boiling water over ancho chili pepper; let stand covered 10 minutes. Process pepper with water in blender or mini food processor; set aside.

  2. Heat 1 Tbsp. margarine in deep large skillet and cook 1/2 of the pork over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 4 minutes. Remove pork from skillet and repeat with remaining margarine and pork; set aside.

  3. Stir onion into same skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in cumin and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Stir in ancho puree and cook, stirring occasionally 2 minutes. Stir in tamarind nectar, pineapple juice, Knorr® Chicken flavor Bouillon Cubes, and pork. Simmer covered, stirring occasionally, 1 hour. Partially remove cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pork is tender, about 1 hour. Garnish, if desired, with chopped cilantro.

  1. Amount per Serving
Nutritional values Amount per Serving
Energy (g) 550.0
Calcium (g) 6.0 %
Carbohydrates (g) 21.0 g
Cholesterol (g) 145.0 mg
Fat (g) 31.0 g
Fiber (g) 2.0 g
Iron (g) 15.0 %
Protein (g) 44.0 g
Saturated Fat (g) 10.0 g
Sodium (g) 1060.0 mg
Sugars (g) 15.0 g
Trans Fat (g) 0.0 g

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