A couple of weeks ago, I cooked this Pork in Tomato Sauce dish and posted it on my Instagram Stories, and some of the readers asked me if they could make it using other types of meat, and the answer is yes, absolutely! You can use this same process to cook other types of meats like beef, chicken, or even shrimp or fish, but you have to add the latter ones later in the process, as they cook faster than beef or chicken.
Pork in Tomato Sauce Recipe
The nice part of those Instagram Stories is that many people get inspired to cook what they see in the video. Some even send in their pictures of the dish they cooked, the same day they saw me making it in the video! Like many of you, I don’t always have a lot of time for cooking a meal that needs some preparation, but this dish is well worth the effort. Plus, while the meat is cooking, you have plenty of time to cook the rice and prepare the salad. And you know what else? The best reward is seeing the happy faces from your family at the table and listening to the “mmms!” and “aaahs!” when they give it the first bite.
Some of the popular pork recipes on the blog are Three Pepper Stew, Pork with Zucchini and Corn, & Pork in Tomatillo Sauce.
Enjoy your time in the kitchen!
How to make Pork in Tomato Sauce
DIRECTIONS:
- Place the meat in a dutch oven or large sauté pan and cover with 4 cups of water and add the onion, garlic, and bay leaf. Turn the heat to medium-high, and when the water starts boiling, reduce to a gentle simmer. (Please check the ingredients list below)
- While the meat is cooking, finely dice the onion & garlic, slice the peppers and finely chop the tomatoes.
- The water in the pan will reduce and the pork will release its fat. Remove and discard the onion and garlic cloves. The meat will start to brown.
- Once the meat is cooked, stir in the onion and garlic, cook for about 3 minutes, and then add the peppers.
- Cook for another 2 minutes and then add the chopped tomatoes. Cook for 8 more minutes and then pour in the beer. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat, then season with salt and pepper and cover. Let it cook for another 15-20 minutes.
- Add the chopped cilantro just before serving. Serve with rice, warm corn tortillas, and enjoy!
Buen Provecho!
Mely Martinez
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Pork in Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
TO COOK THE MEAT
- 2 Pounds pork shoulder or pork chops, cut into 1½ in. cubes
- ¼ of a medium size onion
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 1 bay leaf
FOR THE TOMATO SAUCE
- ⅓ White onion
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 Poblano pepper
- 1 Jalapeño pepper*
- 1 Pound of ripe tomatoes
- 1 Cup of beer**
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup Cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Place the meat in a dutch oven or large sauté pan and cover with 4 cups of water and add the onion, garlic, and bay leaf. Turn the heat to medium-high, and when the water starts boiling, reduce to a gentle simmer. This step will take about 30 minutes, plenty of time to prepare the rest of the ingredients, and even cook your side dishes!
- While the meat is cooking, finely dice the onion & garlic, slice the peppers (seeds and veins removed), and finely chop the tomatoes.
- The water in the pan will reduce and the pork will release its fat. Remove and discard the onion and garlic cloves. The meat will start to brown, so turn from time to time in order to have an even browning and allow the meat to keep cooking until well done.
- Once the meat is cooked, stir in the onion and garlic, cook for about 3 minutes, and then add the peppers.
- Cook for another 2 minutes and then add the chopped tomatoes. Cook for 8 more minutes and then pour in the beer. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat, then season with salt and pepper and cover. Let it cook for another 15-20 minutes, until all the flavors have blended together and the pork meat is tender enough to break apart when you insert a fork in it.
- Add the chopped cilantro just before serving. If you don’t have cilantro, you can also season this dish with Mexican oregano, it gives the dish a different twist. Serve with rice, warm corn tortillas, and enjoy!
Natalie
How much water needs to be in pot when I start adding the tomato ingredients?
Mely Martínez
Hello Natalie,
If you see the first step, it says 4 cups of water. Happy cooking!
Irina
This is a great recipe. I made it and the family loved it. Thank you, Mely. I love your site.
mmartinez
Hello Irina,
Thanks for trying the recipe.
Maria Hianosto
I'm trying this recipe with beef chuck. Would I use the same amount of water to boil?
mmartinez
Hello Maria,
Since beef chuck is a harder cut of meat and will take longer to cook, add 6 cups of water instead of 4.
Krystle
The accompanying rice looks delicious. What have you added to it?
mmartinez
It is white rice with added diced carrots and sweet peas. Recipe here: White Rice Recipe
mmartinez
Hello Christina,
Happy cooking!
Christina
I am making it right now and it smells amazing. I can't wait to eat it.oh and yesterday I made a Mexican chopped salad. Also to die for.
amelia gonzalez
I love your recipes. Would love for you to add a few old time mex recipes like gorditas filled with beans and whatever and the old time mex plain cheese enchiladas. Simple food of childhood. Have made many of your recipes and your quit a cook Thanks Amelia
mmartinez
Hello Amelia,
Thank you for trying the recipes. The gorditas recipes and enchiladas are on the blog. Check the recipe section. I'll keep posting old childhood favorites. Thank you for visiting!
Happy cooking!