Monday's Bread Bowl: Red Hot

Yummy comfort stew

We call it “Red Pork Stew.” The annatto and paprika in this dish make it unique, flavorful, and red. We’re betting that you’ll like its comfort food charm. The braised pork pieces are scrumptious. Serve it up. Enjoy!

What you will need:

1 large stock pot with lid
1 long wooden spoon
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves chopped fine
1 large yellow onion chopped fine
2 tablespoons achiote/ annatto powder
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
2 lbs—pork meat —cut into 1 inch pieces
5 cups water
1 tablespoon flour
Pinch of salt and pepper

Cooking and directions

Start pot off on medium high heat with vegetable oil. Add chopped garlic and onion. Sauté them in heated oil until they are almost translucent. Place pork in pot and let them sit for a few minutes until browning occurs. Add annatto, salt, pepper, bay leaf, and water. Stir until annatto powder is completely diluted. Bring pot to a rapid boil and reduce heat to medium or medium low. Reduce again to a simmer and then cover pot. Let the meat braise for at least one hour. Stir the pot occasionally. After an hour, add paprika and cilantro. Leave on low heat for another 30 minutes so the flavors can combine. When meat is tender, stir in flour to thicken the sauce. Serve it up hot and yummy.