Silky Pork And Cumin Stew Recipes

PORK STEW WITH CUMIN(PORTUGAL)

Steps:

• Marinate pork in mixture of cumin, garlic, bayleaf, salt, pepper, wine and lemon juice.
• Marinate for 6 hours.
• Remove pork from marinade and reserve liquid.
• Saute in oil, onion and pork until pork is browned.
• Add marinade and bring to a simmer.
• Simmer 30 minutes add water or stock if necessary to keep it moist. Scatter with olives and serve with lemon wedges.

SPICED PORK STEW (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• In a 3 quart or larger slow cooker, combine onions, raisins, garlic, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick.
• Coat pork cubes in flour, then add to cooker, and sprinkle with cumin and brown sugar.
• In a small bowl mix wine, tomato paste, and vinegar. Pour over pork.
• Cover and cook on low until pork is very tender when pierced (about 7 1/2 to 8 1/2 hours).
• Skim fat from stew and discard, if necessary. Season to taste with salt.

PORK AND HOMINY STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add diced pork, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, until evenly browned.
• Transfer pork to a large pot. Stir in hominy and 3 cups water. Cook over medium heat for 1 hour.
• While pork and hominy are cooking, place chiles in a small saucepan with 2 cups water. Boil for 45 minutes, covered. Drain, and remove stems. Place chiles in a blender with 1/4 cup water, onion, and garlic. Blend until smooth (you may still see seeds). Set aside.
• Serve pork and hominy soup in bowls, garnished with lime juice, cilantro, cabbage. For spicy soup, stir one teaspoon of chile into each bowl of soup.