Asado de Puerco

INGREDIENTS

Pork loin Salt Bay leaves Onion Garlic cloves Water Dried guajillo chiles Dried ancho chiles Pepper Cumin Oregano Thyme White distilled vinegar Strip of orange peel

01

Start by chopping down the pork loin into 1-inch pieces. Add the bay leaves, onion, garlic, salt, and water. Cook for 20 minutes.

Cook the pork

02

Remove the stems and seeds from the dried chiles. Place them in boiling water and let stand until pliable.

Rehydrate the chiles

03

Add all the spices, rehydrated chiles, and water to a blender. Blend until smooth.

Make the sauce

04

Remove the lid and let the pork cook uncovered until there is no liquid. Strain the sauce, add a piece of the orange peel, and cook for 10 minutes.

Add the sauce

05

Asado de Puerco is the most tender and flavorful pork you’ve ever had in your life. Serve with rice and beans and enjoy.

Serve this delicacy!

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