Hearty Mexican Pork and Cactus Stew

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Hearty Mexican Pork and Cactus Stew brings the essence of Mexican cuisine to your table. This stew features tender pork shoulder, vibrant cactus, and a kick of spice from jalapeños and green chiles, creating a comforting meal that warms the soul. Perfect for family gatherings or meal prep, this dish is versatile enough to serve with rice, tortillas, or on its own. Easily find this recipe and more on the easyChef Pro App, where personalized recommendations, AI-powered pantry tracking, and smart shopping lists make meal planning a breeze. Select this recipe today and enjoy step-by-step guidance for a delicious home-cooked meal!

Overview

This Spicy Pork and Cactus Stew is a rich, flavorful dish that combines tender cubed pork with sliced cactus, spicy peppers, and a medley of vegetables. It's a hearty, south-of-the-border stew perfect for a comforting meal.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy

Cuisine

Mexican

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 105 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) lard
• 6 Pounds (lb) boneless pork shoulder, cubed
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) whole coriander seeds
• 2 Medium onions, minced
• 2 Medium potatoes, cubed
• 2 Medium carrots, minced
• 5 Whole garlic cloves, minced
• 18.75 Ounces (oz) can tomatillos, drained
• 16 Ounces (oz) can chopped green chiles, packaged
• 11 Ounces (oz) can jalapeno peppers, drained
• 30 Ounces (oz) jar sliced nopalitos, drained
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) dried oregano
• 20 Ounces (oz) can hominy, drained
• 4 Teaspoons (tsp) cumin seed
• 2 Cups crumbled queso fresco, grated
• 0.5 Cups fresh cilantro, torn

Steps

1. Melt the lard in a large pot over high heat. Add the cubed pork and coriander seeds, cooking until the pork is browned, about 10 minutes.
2. Stir in the onions, potatoes, carrots, garlic, tomatillos, green chiles, jalapeno peppers, nopalitos, and hominy. Season with oregano and cumin seed. Add water if the mixture seems too dry.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pork is tender, about 45 minutes.
4. To serve, ladle the stew into serving bowls and sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco and chopped cilantro. Enjoy your flavorful Spicy Pork and Cactus Stew!

Enjoy your homemade Hearty Mexican Pork and Cactus Stew!