Asado de Puerco (Chile Colorado Pork Recipe)
This authentic Asado de Puerco is a traditional Mexican pork stew made with tender cubes of pork simmered in rich homemade chile colorado sauce. A classic Northern Mexico asado recipe that’s simple, deeply flavorful, and perfect served with warm tortillas, rice, and beans.
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 1/2 pounds pork loin cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 4 cups Red Chile Sauce
- 1 1/4 cups tomato sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Water
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add pork to pan; cook 5 minutes. Add salt and garlic and continue cooking until pork is thoroughly cooked, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add red chile sauce, tomato sauce, oregano, and cumin. Let mixture come to a boil and add water to desired consistency. Simmer for another 10 minutes to let the flavors come together.
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Notes
- Freeze Pork Slightly: Place pork in the freezer for 15–20 minutes before cubing to make cutting easier.
- Do Not Overcook: Pork tenderloin is lean and can dry out quickly. It’s okay if the pork is slightly pink before simmering in the chile colorado sauce.
- Make Extra Red Chile Sauce: The sauce keeps up to 1 week refrigerated or up to 6 months frozen. It’s perfect for enchiladas, tamales, and other Mexican recipes.
- Make Ahead: Cube pork up to 2 days in advance and refrigerate. The asado tastes even better the next day.
- Freezer Tip: Freeze sauce in smaller containers so you can thaw only what you need.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 4 days.Freeze up to 3 months.
Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of water if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 5331mg | Potassium: 529mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg