Name: Smokin' Chipotle Pork Stew
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil; 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into one-inch cubes; 2 medium onions, diced; 1 (12-ounce) bottle or can beer; 5 to 7 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce plus 3 tablespoons adobo sauce; 2 teaspoons ground cumin, or to taste; Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Smokin' Chipotle Pork StewLara Ferroni

Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are reprinted with permission from Gameday Gourmet by Pableaux Johnson.

Tip

Serve this dish as a stew or transfer the pork to a cutting board. With two forks, shred the chunks into small pieces and use as a filling for tacos or sandwiches.

Recipe notes

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