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MEXICAN ASADO (FREEZER MEAL)

MEXICAN ASADO (FREEZER MEAL)

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course DINNER
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 PEOPLE

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs pork meat
  • 1 lbs pork ribs optional
  • 4 guajillo peppers
  • 1 ancho pepper
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • ⅓ piece of a medium onion
  • 1 ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 cube beef bouillon optional
  • 1 bay leave

Instructions
 

  • Instructions:
    Prepare the Chiles and Tomatoes:
    In a small pot, bring enough water to cover the chiles and tomatoes to a boil.Once boiling, turn off the heat and add the clean guajillo and ancho chiles (seeds and stems removed) and the tomatoes.Cover and let sit for 7-10 minutes to soften the chiles and tomatoes.
    Cook the Pork:
    In a large pot, add the diced pork and enough water to barely cover the meat.Add 2 cloves of garlic, 1 tablespoon of salt, and the bay leaf. Cover the pot and cook for 6 minutes.Drain the meat, reserving the cooking liquid.
    Sear the Pork:
    In the same pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.Return the pork to the pot and add cumin, oregano, and thyme.Cook, stirring frequently, for 6 minutes, ensuring the meat is well-coated with the spices and doesn’t stick to the pot.
    Prepare the Sauce:
    In a blender, combine the piece of onion, 2 cloves of garlic, the beef bouillon cube (or 1 teaspoon of salt), 2 cups of reserved meat juice, softened chiles (drained), and tomatoes.Blend for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
    Combine and Simmer:
    Pour the blended sauce through a strainer into the pot with the pork to remove any seeds.Mix the sauce well with the pork.Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 6 minutes.Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
    Serve:
    Serve the Asado de Puerco with red rice and flour tortillas for a delicious meal.