Smoky Chipotle Pork Stew with Prunes
A perfect balance of smoky heat and natural sweetness, this Chipotle Pork Stew features tender pork shoulder, spicy adobo chiles, and sweet prunes simmered in a citrus-tomato broth. A warming comfort food classic.
- Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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Stew Base
- 1 TBSP vegetable oil
- 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder (well-trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes)
- 1 medium onion (cut into wedges)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
- 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 whole chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (finely chopped, reserve sauce)
- 2 medium potatoes (cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces)
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 cup prunes (pitted and halved)
Instructions
- Brown the Pork: Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add pork cubes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add onion, garlic, salt, cumin, cinnamon, and thyme. Cook and stir for 4-5 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Create the Broth: Add undrained tomatoes, orange juice, chipotle chiles, and 1-2 tablespoons of reserved adobo sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- First Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add Veggies: Add potatoes and carrots to the pot. Cover and simmer for another 20 minutes.
- Final Touch: Stir in the halved prunes. Simmer for 10 additional minutes until pork and vegetables are tender. Serve hot.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, let the stew rest for 15 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute and the flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 75
