Spicy Peruvian Pork (Chancho Adobado)


This different pork flavor is delicious served over rice (although it is typically served with boiled sweet potato) and has always been met with praise. The spices in the marinade can stain, so use a metal bowl to do the marinating in (also wear an apron!). DO TRY!

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INGREDIENTS:

2 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cubed

1/4 cup white vinegar

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon ground turmeric or 2 tablespoons ground achiote

1 head garlic cloves, peeled, minced or pureed in blender

1 teaspoon salt or to taste

1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 cup orange juice

1/4 cup sherry (optional)

1/2 cup water

1  tablespoon dried minced onion

1 tablespoon all purpose flour

2 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon ceyenne pepper

dash hot sauce

DIRECTIONS:

  • Mix vinegar, cumin, achiote, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix in pork to coat. Cover. Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Remove pork from marinade. Reserving marinade.
  • Place pork in hot skillet and brown meat.
  • Add orange juice, sherry, 1/2 cup water, dried onion, marinade.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, simmer 30 minutes or until pork is tender.
  • In small cup stir together flour and water.
  • Stir into skillet and simmer uncovered 3 minutes or until thickened.

BUEN PROVECHO!