Adobo de Cerdo

Name: Adobo de Cerdo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork shoulder, cubed; 1/4 cup aji panca paste; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red onion, sliced; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 cups beef broth; 1 tsp salt

A Peruvian pork stew braised with aji panca, garlic, cumin, and vinegar until fork-tender and rich with flavor.

80 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

PeruvianDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs pork shoulder, cubed
1/4 cup aji panca paste
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 red onion, sliced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups beef broth
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Combine 2 lbs cubed pork shoulder, 1/4 cup aji panca paste, 6 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, and 1 tsp salt in a bowl to marinate for 30 minutes.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat.
3

Remove pork shoulder from marinade, reserving liquid, and sear until browned on all sides.
4

Add 1 sliced red onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
5

Pour in reserved marinade and 2 cups beef broth, bringing the liquid to a simmer.
6

Cover and simmer for 45 minutes until pork shoulder reaches an internal temperature of at least 145 F and is fork-tender.

Questions

How long does Adobo de Cerdo keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Adobo de Cerdo?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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