* Ingenious Kitchen Tips Ingenious Kitchen Tips * 21 Ways to Dress Up Beef Tenderloin 21 Ways to Dress Up Beef Tenderloin -- * The Science of Baking Cookies The Science of Baking Cookies * How to Make Spaghetti & Meatballs How to Make Spaghetti & Meatballs * Mad About Mashes Mad About Mashes -- + Guides o Cook Fresh & Healthy o Make it Tonight -- + Outdoor Cooking & Grilling + Meat & Poultry + Quick & Easy -- Spicy Pork Stew with Peppers and Potatoes Spicy Pork Stew with Peppers and Potatoes RATE IT -- Chipotles and roasted sweet peppers give this zesty pork stew a Southwestern flavor. -- * pork shoulder * grapeseed oil * vegetable oil * kosher salt * black peppercorns * onions * celery -- * beer * chicken broth * white potatoes -- * 3 lb. boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1-1/2- to 2-inch pieces * 3 Tbs. grapeseed oil or vegetable oil; more as needed * Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper * 1 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup) * 2 medium celery stalks, coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup) -- * 1 cup beer (any kind) * 2-/12 cups homemade or lower-salt store-bought chicken broth * 2 cups peeled diced white potatoes (1-inch dice) -- Spread the pork on paper towels to dry for 10 to 20 minutes before browning. (You can use this time to chop the onion, celery, and carrot). If the meat is very wet, pat it dry. -- medium to medium-high heat until shimmering hot. Season about one-third of pork with salt and pepper and arrange it in a single layer in the pot (there should be at least 1/2 inch of space between the pieces). Brown well on at least 4 sides, adjusting the heat as necessary; each batch should take about 10 minutes to brown. Transfer the pork to a large bowl or rimmed baking sheet as it browns and repeat with the rest of the pork, seasoning with salt and pepper before browning. Once all of the pork is browned, remove the pot from the heat to let it cool for a few minutes. -- add oil to equal 2 Tbs.) Return the pot to medium heat, then add the onion, celery, and carrot. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often and scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden spatula, until the vegetables begin to soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the garlic, chipotles, cumin, and oregano and cook, stirring -- bits on the bottom of the pot. Raise the heat to medium high and boil to reduce by about half, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the chicken broth and 1-1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Return the pork to the pot along with any accumulated juice. Lower the heat to maintain a simmer. -- minutes, add the peppers. Cover with the parchment and lid, return the pot to the oven, and cook until the pork is fork-tender, 1/2 to 1 hour more. -- Beef Stew with Root Vegetables and Horseradish Asian Pork Stew Veal Stew with Bacon and Winter Vegetables Cassoulet Italian-Style Beef and Porcini Stew Sausage, Potato, and Fennel Chowder Beef Stew with Root Vegetables and Horseradish Asian Pork Stew Veal Stew with Bacon and Winter Vegetables Cassoulet Italian-Style Beef and Porcini Stew Sausage, Potato, and Fennel Chowder -- FineGardening.com VegetableGardener VegetableGardener.com Threads