My Mexican husband was shocked at how authentic this pork stew in green salsa (guisado de puerco con tomatillos) recipe was to his mom's and grandmother's recipe. This is a delicious, not too spicy, authentic Mexican pork stew that is easy to make and a recipe that everyone in your family will enjoy. Serve with Spanish rice and warm tortillas.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt , Optional
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 , 3 pound
- 2 tablespoons olive oil , or more if needed
- 1 large onion , chopped
- 2 cups chopped fresh tomatillos
- 1 cup water
- 1 , 7 ounce
- 0.5 cups chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 freshs jalapeño peppers , seeded and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 teaspoons dried marjoram
- 1 pinch salt , Optional
- 2 tablespoons sour cream , divided
- 6 sprigs cilantro
Instructions
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1
Combine flour, pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and cumin in a large bowl. Dredge pork in flour mixture until well coated.
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2
Heat olive oil in a large, heavy pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmers. Add pork, in batches, in a single layer; brown on all sides, about 15 minutes. Transfer pork to a bowl; cover to keep warm.
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3
Add onion to pan; cook and stir over medium heat, adding more olive oil if necessary, until translucent and beginning to brown, about 7 minutes. Return pork to pan; stir in tomatillos, water, canned chiles, 1/2 cup cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, and marjoram. Check seasoning; add 1 pinch salt, if needed. Cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until pork tender, about 1 hour. Degrease stew before serving in bowls, garnished with sour cream and cilantro.
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