a bowl of Chipotle Pork Stew

Chipotle Pork Stew with Prunes

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This Chipotle Pork Stew is the definition of comfort food. Slow simmering lets the pork absorb the complex flavors of chiles, orange and spices. Prunes and an array of vegetables add the finishing touch to this warming winter meal.

Why prunes are a great addition to this recipe

Prunes lend a subtle caramelly sweetness to this Chipotle Pork stew. They’re not just delicious, they’re healhty, too!Prunes are a healthy powerhouse and provide many essential vitamins and minerals that will level up the nutritional value of any recipe! Prunes are low glycemic and loaded with fiber, polyphenols, boron, potassium, and Vitamin K which collectively can contribute to gut health, reduced inflammation, cancer prevention, blood sugar control, bone health, and reduced cholesterol!

a bowl of Chipotle Pork Stew

Chipotle Pork Stew with Prunes

This Chipotle Pork Stew is the definition of comfort food. Slow simmering lets the pork absorb the complex flavors of chiles, orange and spices. Prunes and an array of vegetables add the finishing touch to this warming winter meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Entree
Cuisine American, Holiday
Servings 6 servings
Calories 321 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 TBSP vegetable oil
  • 2 lbs well-trimmed boneless pork shoulder cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 medium onion cut into wedges
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
  • 1 can 28 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 to 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, finely chopped, adobo sauce reserved
  • 2 medium potatoes cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup baby carrots
  • 1 cup about 6 ounces halved pitted Prunes

Instructions
 

  • In large Dutch oven or saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add pork; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally.
  • Add onion, garlic, salt, cumin, cinnamon and thyme; cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is translucent.
  • Add tomatoes, orange juice, chipotle chiles and 1 to 2 tablespoons of the reserved adobo sauce; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 30 minutes.
  • Add potatoes and carrots; simmer 20 minutes.
  • Stir in Prunes; simmer 10 additional minutes or until pork and vegetables are tender.

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Nutrition

Calories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 21gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 869mgPotassium: 999mgFiber: 5gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 3280IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
Keyword pork, stew
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