09/07/2026
Tough Pork is a Choice
Ingredients
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander
¼ tsp chili powder
2 ½lbs Beeler's Pure Pork pork should, boneless, cut into medium size chunks
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Olive oil
1 medium onion, quartered and sliced
1 large bell pepper, seeds and membrane removed, sliced
2 Anaheim peppers, seeds and membrane removed, sliced
6 cloves garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press
1 cup b**r, (Dos XX Recommended)
1 ¾ cup chicken stock
8oz baby golden potatoes, halved or quartered
1lb Campari tomatoes, quartered
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
2tbsp parsley, chopped
Step 1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and prep all ingredients accordingly.
Step 2
Prepare spice mix; add smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, chili powder to small bowl and mix to combine.
Step 3
Add pork shoulder pieces to larger bowl, sprinkle half of the spice mixture, along with a few pinches of salt + black pepper, 2 tablespoons of flour, and toss to coat.
Step 4
Place a large Dutch oven, or pot over medium heat and add 3 to 4 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, add pork shoulder pieces, sear the meat for about 6 to 8 minutes, or until deep golden-brown. Remove pork from pot and set aside.
Step 5
Add onions and sliced peppers to pot, a pinch or 2 of salt and pepper, and saute for a few minutes until they begin to soften. Sprinkle the remainder of spice mix, along with garlic, and stir.
Step 6
Cook for a few minutes until spices become aromatic. Pour in your b**r and allow to bubble up and simmer for ~1 minute.
Step 7
Now add chicken stock, followed by potatoes and tomatoes, and add back to the pot the browned pork shoulder pieces and the juices.
Step 8
Bring to a simmer, then place the pot into the oven to braise for 2 ½ hours or until fork tender.
Step 9
Once tender, stir in chopped cilantro and parsley, and check seasoning level, add salt and pepper if necessary.
Step 10
Serve in a bowl with tortillas or crusty bread and garnish with more sauce and cilantro, if desired.
Enjoy!