Best 6 Braised Pork With Red Chili Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our braised pork with red chili sauce, a delectable dish that harmonizes the richness of tender pork belly with the fiery vibrancy of red chilies. This exceptional recipe promises an explosion of flavors, textures, and aromas that will leave your taste buds craving for more.

Savor the melt-in-your-mouth texture of pork belly, lovingly braised in a symphony of aromatic spices, herbs, and a luscious red chili sauce. The succulent pork belly absorbs the essence of the flavorful braising liquid, resulting in a dish that is both tender and bursting with savory goodness.

Complementing the richness of the pork is the vibrant red chili sauce, a fiery concoction that adds a delightful kick to the dish. The sauce is crafted with carefully selected red chilies, ensuring a balanced heat that enhances the overall flavor profile without overpowering the palate.

This comprehensive guide not only features the tantalizing braised pork with red chili sauce recipe but also offers a delightful array of complementary dishes that elevate the entire dining experience. Discover recipes for steamed jasmine rice, a fluffy and fragrant accompaniment that perfectly absorbs the delectable sauce.

Elevate your meal with a refreshing cucumber salad, a crisp and tangy side dish that provides a cooling contrast to the heat of the pork. Enhance your culinary skills with our homemade chili oil recipe, a versatile condiment that adds an extra layer of heat and flavor to various dishes.

Embark on a culinary adventure with our braised pork with red chili sauce and its accompanying recipes. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a journey of culinary delight.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BRAISED PORK IN RED CHILE SAUCE



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This braised pork in red chile sauce is made by slowly cooking pork butt in a smoky, spicy homemade ancho chile sauce. You'll want to have plenty of tortillas on hand to soak up that sauce.

Provided by Caleb Zigas | Leticia Landa

Categories     Mains

Time 2h45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 or 6 dried pulla, negro, or guajillo chiles
1 dried ancho chile
4 garlic cloves (peeled)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups water
1 pound plum tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds pork butt (cut into 2-inch [5-cm] pieces)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 medium (1 cup) onion (diced)
Corn or flour tortillas and black beans

Steps:

  • Have ready a medium bowl filled with very hot water. In a cast-iron skillet or grill over medium-high heat, toast the chiles until nice and smoky, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Place the chiles in the bowl of hot water to rehydrate for 5 minutes. Drain the chiles.☞TESTER TIP: Reserve the chile soaking water and use it in place of the water called for in steps 2 and 6.
  • In a blender, combine the rehydrated chiles with the garlic, cumin, and 1 cup water. Blitz until smooth, then pour the chile paste into a bowl.☞TESTER TIP: There's no need to clean the blender before using it later for the tomatoes.
  • On the cast-iron skillet or grill used for toasting the chiles, roast the tomatoes, rotating occasionally, until nice and charred in some places, 7 to 10 minutes. Toss the grilled tomatoes into the blender and blitz until smooth.
  • In a Dutch oven or high-sided sauté pan with a lid over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the pork, season with the salt, and cook, stirring often, until the meat is browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the pork to a plate, leaving behind the fat in the pan.
  • Reduce the heat to medium, add the onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chile paste. Add the pork and stir to coat.
  • Pour in the pureed tomatoes and 1 cup water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover, turn the heat to low, and braise the pork until tender, about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
  • Serve the pork in chile sauce with warm tortillas and black beans.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 portion, Calories 294 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 1526 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g

BRAISED PORK WITH RED CHILI SAUCE



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"I got this recipe from my mom," Kara de la Vega of Suisun City, California notes. "It's really good with rice and a green salad...or scooped into tortillas."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 pound pork chop suey meat
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2/3 cup water
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown pork in oil. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute the onion, garlic, chili powder, oregano and cumin for 2-3 minutes or until onion is tender., Stir in the pork, water, tomato paste, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until pork is tender. Stir in the cream; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 24g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 141mg cholesterol, Sodium 409mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

RED CHILE PORK TAMALES



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While it's common to make tamales all year round, these delicious steamed corn husk-wrapped bundles are traditionally made and shared around the holidays. Everyone has their favorite filling--chicken, beef and pork are all popular. In our version, the pork shoulder filling is cooked low and slow in a flavorful sauce of dried chiles, aromatics and spices and then wrapped in a fluffy, tender masa dough. Enjoy these tamales on their own, or with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 4h15m

Yield 32 tamales

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
6 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
3 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
3 dried pasilla chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
6 cloves garlic
2 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, fat trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 bay leaves
32 dried corn husks
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
10 ounces lard, such as Manteca
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon chile powder
Kosher salt
4 cups masa harina (instant corn flour) for tamales, such as Maseca Tamal
2 1/2 to 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Lime wedges, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • For the braised pork: Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds black pepper and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth and guajillo, ancho and pasilla chiles and bring to a boil. Cover, turn off the heat and let sit until the chiles have softened, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a blender with the cumin, oregano, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds black pepper and puree until very smooth.
  • Pour the sauce back into the Dutch oven, then add the pork and bay leaves. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium low to maintain a steady simmer and cook until the pork is very tender and the sauce is brick red, 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, soak the corn husks in a bowl of hot water, using a plate to keep them submerged, until pliable, about 1 hour.
  • Discard the bay leaves from the pork, then shred the pork with 2 forks. Stir in the apple cider vinegar; taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • For the masa dough: Beat the lard, baking powder, chile powder and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and light in texture, about 2 minutes. (Alternatively, use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment.) Reduce the speed to low and add the masa harina. Once just incorporated, slowly add 2 1/2 cups of the chicken broth and mix until combined, 2 to 4 minutes. Test the dough by placing a 1/2-teaspoon dollop in a cup of cold water--it should float. If not, add the remaining 1/2 cup broth and mix until combined, about 2 minutes more. This will ensure that the masa dough is light and fluffy.
  • Drain the husks and pat dry. Starting 1/2 inch from the wide end of a husk, spread about 3 tablespoons of the masa dough down the length of the husk, leaving a 1-inch border on the sides. Spoon 2 heaping tablespoons of the pork filling down the center of the dough, then fold in the sides of the husk, wrapping the dough around the filling. Fold up the narrow end of the husk. Repeat with the remaining husks, dough and filling.
  • Set a steamer basket in a large pot filled with 1 to 2 inches of water. Arrange the tamales standing open-end up in the steamer. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover and steam until the dough is firm, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from the steamer and cool slightly before unwrapping. Serve with lime wedges if desired.

THE BEST PORK ENCHILADAS



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Enchiladas from the Mexican state of Oaxaca are made with a red chile sauce. Ours has raisins to pull the fruit flavors from the ancho chiles and add a touch of sweetness. The pork is braised with aromatics and seasonings that turns into a deeply flavored blended sauce. Frying the tortillas a bit before rolling them gives them a durability that is important when assembling the dish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 red onion, sliced into thin rings
1 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1 cup vegetable oil
One 1-pound piece boneless pork shoulder
1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 ounces ancho chiles (about 9 chiles), stemmed and seeded (see Cook's Note)
2 ounces pasilla chiles (about 8 chiles), stemmed and seeded (see Cook's Note)
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup raisins
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Eight 6-inch corn tortillas
8 ounces quesillo or whole milk mozzarella, grated (see Cook's Note)
Lime wedges, for squeezing

Steps:

  • Rinse the red onion in cold water, breaking up the rings and removing any white membrane between the layers. Drain well. Toss the red onions, vinegar, 1 1/2 cups water, 2 teaspoons salt and the sugar in a medium bowl until the sugar and salt dissolve. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature until ready to serve.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook the pork, turning once, until golden brown on two sides, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the yellow onions to the same pot, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, tomato paste, cumin and oregano and cook, stirring occasionally, until the paste is brick red and the mixture is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the ancho and pasilla chiles, bay leaves, raisins, broth and 1 tablespoon salt. Return the pork and any accumulated juices to the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover and simmer until the pork is falling apart and easily shreds, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Remove the bay leaves and discard. Transfer the pork to a medium bowl. Reserve the cooking liquid.
  • Let the hot cooking liquid cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer it to a blender, filling no more than halfway. Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a folded kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until smooth. Pour the sauce into a medium bowl and repeat with any remaining cooking liquid. Season with salt.
  • Pour 1/2 cup of the chile sauce over the pork. Use a potato masher to smash the pork into the sauce; it should fall apart completely. Remove any remaining large pieces of fat and discard. Stir to combine and season with salt if necessary.
  • Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F.
  • Heat the remaining 1 cup oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until it bubbles immediately when the edge of a tortilla touches the surface. Working one at a time, fry the tortillas until just starting to brown and crisp, about 10 seconds per side (they should still be somewhat pliable). Drain on paper towels.
  • Dip both sides of each tortilla in the chile sauce just to coat and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Spread 1/2 cup of the chile sauce in a 6-inch strip down the center of a 13-by-9-inch baking dish.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup shredded pork across the center of a tortilla. Fold one side over the filling, then roll up the tortilla. Place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with more sauce and remaining tortillas (the enchiladas should be nestled right up against each other in the pan). Top with any remaining sauce in your bowl or leftover on the baking sheet. Cover tightly with foil and bake until the sauce bubbles, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the foil, top with the cheese and bake until the cheese is melted but not brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes.
  • Top the enchiladas with the pickled red onions. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.

BRAISED PORK WITH RED WINE



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This easy recipe can be made in a saucepan, Dutch oven or slow cooker. The long simmer gives the pork shoulder, an inexpensive but versatile cut, a chance to absorb the robust flavors of red wine, carrot and garlic that it's cooked alongside. Serve it over egg noodles and topped with parsley for a hearty, satisfying dinner.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into large chunks
Salt and pepper
2 cups fruity red wine, like Beaujolais or Burgundy (pinot noir)
1 cup good stock, or water
1 pound fat carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
10 cloves garlic, more or less, peeled
2 tablespoons butter
Cooked egg noodles for serving
Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine pork, salt and pepper to taste, wine, stock, carrots and garlic in a saucepan, Dutch oven or slow cooker. Bring to a boil, then adjust heat so that mixture simmers steadily but not vigorously. (If using a slow cooker, just turn it to ''high'' and let cook for at least three hours.)
  • Cook, stirring every half-hour or so, until meat is very tender and just about falling apart, at least an hour and most likely a bit longer. Use a slotted spoon to remove solid ingredients to a bowl, then turn heat to high. (If using a slow cooker, transfer liquid to a saucepan for this step.) Reduce to about a cup, or even less. Taste and adjust seasoning, then lower heat and stir in butter.
  • Add solids to sauce and reheat. Serve over egg noodles, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 771, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 1243 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PORK BRAISED IN GUAJILLO CHILE SAUCE



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Daisy Martinez recipe. Guajillo chiles (sometimes spelled "huajillo") can be found at either regular grocery stores in the Mexican food section or Mexican food markets. Most of the cook time is passive.

Provided by Zanna_409104061

Categories     Pork

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons sea salt or 2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 bay leaf
10 guajillo chilies (dried)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large Spanish onion, peeled and cut in half through the middle
3 fresh plum tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise through the core
1/4 cup canola oil or 1/4 cup lard
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Put the pork in a heavy Dutch oven large enough to fit pork comfortably.
  • Pour in enough cold water to cover the meat by about 2 inches.
  • Add 2 tablespoons salt, bay leaf and bring to a boil.
  • Boil for one hour, skimming foam off surface as necessary.
  • Cut the stems off the guajillo chiles. Tap out the seeds.
  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  • Add half the chiles and toast them in the skillet, turning with tongs, until they crisp up a bit and change color, about 4 minutes.
  • Lift out chiles and repeat with remaining chiles.
  • Pour enough boiling water over the toasted chiles to cover them. Soak until completely softened, about 20 minutes. Drain well.
  • Wipe out the skillet with paper towels, put the onion and tomatoes cut sides down in the skillet. Cook, turning the veggies as often as necessary, until tomatoes are blackened on all sides and the onions are blackened on both flat sides.
  • After the pork cooks one hour, ladle off 2 cups of the cooking liquid and pour into blender. Add onions and puree until smooth. Add chiles and tomatoes and blend until smooth.
  • Ladle off another 2 cups of the cooking liquid and set aside. Drain pork, discard remaining liquid, wipe out the pot.
  • Set the pot over medium-low heat and add the oil or lard. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, 3-4 minutes.
  • Pour the chili sauce into the pot slowly, stir well.
  • Return the pork to a simmer, cover the pot and cook until tender, about 1 hour. While it cooks, there should be enough sauce to moisten the pork. If not, add reserved pork cooking liquid as needed.
  • Serve hot over white rice or with flour tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1370.6, Fat 112.3, SaturatedFat 33.7, Cholesterol 322.3, Sodium 3801.7, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.4, Protein 77

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a combination of pork belly and shoulder. The belly will provide richness, while the shoulder will add lean protein.
  • Sear the pork cubes in a hot skillet before braising them. This will help to develop a flavorful crust.
  • Use a variety of spices and aromatics in the braising liquid. This will add depth of flavor to the pork.
  • Simmer the pork for at least 2 hours, or until it is fall-apart tender.
  • Serve the pork with steamed rice or noodles, and a side of vegetables.

Conclusion:

Braised pork with red chili sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of tender pork, flavorful sauce, and steamed rice is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a simple but satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.

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