How to Make Spicy Peruvian Pork - A Step-by-Step Guide

Peruvian cuisine is renowned for its bold and complex flavors, and this Spicy Peruvian Pork recipe is a prime example of the country's culinary prowess. This dish takes inspiration from traditional Peruvian cooking techniques and ingredients, resulting in a mouthwatering and aromatic dish that will tantalize your taste buds.

The key to this recipe lies in the marinade, which is a fragrant blend of spices and herbs that infuse the meat with layers of flavor. The pork is marinated in a ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds boneless pork shoulder, cubed
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons water

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 4

  • Place pork into a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix together vinegar, cumin, turmeric, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour over pork and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer pork to the hot skillet, reserving marinade. Cook in hot oil until nicely browned on the outside. Add orange juice, 1/2 cup water, onion, and reserved marinade. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until pork is fork tender, about 30 minutes.
  • In a small cup, stir together flour and 2 tablespoons water. Stir into the skillet and simmer uncovered until thickened, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    444 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 112mg
    • Sodium: 670mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 624mg