Ancho Tamarind Pork Stew

By á-173716

Intriguing flavors like tamarind, pineapple and chili are the alluring base of this tasty and exotic pork stew recipe. Alluring aromas will fill your kitchen.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1 dried ancho chili peppers
• 2 Tablespoons Country Crock® Spread, divided
• 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into stew cubes, divided
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 cups tamarind nectar
• 1 (6 ounce) can pineapple juice
• 2 Knorr® Chicken flavored Bouillon Cubes
• Cilantro, chopped (Optional, for garnish)

Preparation

Step 1

Pour boiling water over ancho chili pepper; let stand covered 10 minutes. Process pepper with water in blender or mini food processor; set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon Country Crock® Spread in deep large skillet and cook 1/2 of the pork over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 4 minutes. Remove pork from skillet and repeat with remaining Spread and pork; set aside.

Stir onion into same skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in cumin and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Stir in ancho purée and cook, stirring occasionally 2 minutes.

Stir in tamarind nectar, pineapple juice, Knorr® Chicken flavor Bouillon Cubes and pork. Simmer covered, stirring occasionally, 1 hour.

Partially remove cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pork is tender, about 1 hour. Garnish, if desired, with chopped cilantro.