Shredded Pork Stew with Smoky Chipotle Tomato Sauce

Cozy up with a bowl of this Shredded Pork Stew with Smoky Chipotle Tomato Sauce, a rich and hearty dish that combines tender, slow-simmered pork with bold, smoky flavors. This soul-warming stew features succulent pork shoulder cooked to fall-apart perfection in a vibrant chipotle-spiced tomato sauce, heightened with fragrant cumin, oregano, and a splash of zesty lime juice. Enhanced by the subtle sweetness of dark brown sugar and the freshness of chopped cilantro, every bite offers a perfect balance of savory and tangy. Serve it with rice, warm tortillas, or enjoy it on its own, topped with sour cream, creamy avocado, or crumbled queso fresco. Ideal for weeknight dinners or gathering with friends, this stew will leave you craving seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:160 mins

Total Time:180 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2.5 lbs pork shoulder
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can canned diced tomatoes (14 oz)
• 2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp oregano
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 tbsp dark brown sugar
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• None optional toppings: sour cream, avocado, or queso fresco

Directions

Step 1

1. Pat the pork shoulder dry using paper towels. Season it generously on all sides with 2 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of black pepper.

Step 2

2. In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork shoulder for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove from the pot and set aside.

Step 3

3. In the same pot, lower the heat to medium, and add the diced onion. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 4

4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

5. Add the canned diced tomatoes, chipotle peppers, ground cumin, and oregano to the pot. Stir everything together to combine.

Step 6

6. Pour in the chicken broth and add the brown sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.

Step 7

7. Return the seared pork to the pot. Cover with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the pork is tender enough to shred easily with a fork.

Step 8

8. Once the pork is tender, remove it from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the pot and stir it into the sauce.

Step 9

9. Stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro. Taste the stew and adjust seasoning with additional salt, if needed.

Step 10

10. Serve the stew hot with your choice of rice, tortillas, or as is. Garnish with optional toppings like sour cream, avocado slices, or crumbled queso fresco.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2454.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2942.0

Total Fat 163.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 51.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1000.6mg	0%
Sodium 8016.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.5g	0%
Total Sugars 33.4g
Protein 284.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 498.6mg	0%
Iron 18.5mg	0%
Potassium 5820.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.0%

Protein: 40.1%

Carbs: 7.9%