Braised Pork Arepas
INGREDIENTS
- 3 lbs pork shoulder cut into cubes
- 1 Spanish onion sliced thin
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 jar Saucy Salsa Verde
- 1/4 cup cumin
- 1/4 cup coriander
- 3 serrano peppers sliced thin
- 6 oz queso fresco
- 1/2 bunch cilantro
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 12 arepas
- 2 limes cut into quarters
- Salt & pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
- Heat large Dutch oven or heavy-duty pot with oil. Season pork with salt, pepper, and spices and begin to brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Add in onions and sauté until well caramelized, then pour in the salsa and add the pork back in and stir until well incorporated.
- Bring to a simmer then reduce the heat. Cover & simmer fir 30-45 minutes or until tender.
- Using a fork, shred the pork in the pot and keep warm.
- Toast the arepas, then top with shredded pork, quest fresco, chopped cilantro, and sliced Serrano peppers. Squeeze a little lime and serve.