This is probably from a newspaper food section from the late 1980s, and I’ve made it occasionally ever since. I diaried it here once before, but it’s good enough to repeat.
Pork Stew with Tomatoes and Cumin
For 6
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds lean boneless pork, cut in 1-inch cubes
3 cups chopped tomatoes (one 28-oz can), divided in half
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 cups water
1 onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon flour
1 small avocado, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Heat oil in large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add pork and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add 1½ cups tomatoes, water, cumin, onion, garlic, paprika, salt, and cayenne; mix well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes.
Combine flour and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Stir this into pan along with remaining tomatoes. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with avocado and Parmesan cheese.
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I don’t usually add the avocado. This time I cooked a potato separately and served the stew over that.
I cooked this last night so I could take a picture; dinner tonight is more of this fine stew. What’s for dinner at your place?
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