Pork and Squash Stew with Chiles
Pork and Squash Stew with Chiles is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Combine pork, coriander, half of garlic, and 1 tablespoon salt in a large bowl; season with pepper and toss.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCombine pork, coriander, half of garlic, and 1 tablespoon salt in a large bowl; season with pepper and toss.
Cover; chill at least 4 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Toast pumpkin seeds on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes; set aside.
Toast chiles on clean baking sheet until slightly darkened, about 5 minutes.
Let cool slightly, then remove stems, and seeds, if you prefer less heat.
Place chiles, half of yellow onion, remaining garlic, and 1 cup hot water in a blender; let sit 10 minutes to soften chiles.
Blend until smooth; set chile purée aside.
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Working in batches, cook pork, turning occasionally, until browned, 8–10 minutes; transfer to a plate.
Pour off fat from pot.
Cook chile purée in pot over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half, 8–10 minutes.
Add pork, oregano, remaining yellow onion, and 10 cups water to pot; season with salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, skimming occasionally, until pork is very tender, 3–3 1/2 hours.
Add squash to stew and cook, uncovered, until pork is falling apart and squash is soft, 30–35 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
Toss red onion and lime juice in a small bowl; let sit, tossing occasionally, 30 minutes.
Serve stew with red onion, cilantro, and reserved pumpkin seeds.
DO AHEAD: Pork can be marinated 2 days ahead; keep chilled.
Stew can be made 3 days ahead; let cool, then cover and chill.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.