Slow-Cooked Spanish Pork with Tomato and Smoked Chorizo

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

Tender pork shoulder slow-cooked with tomatoes, smoky chorizo, and Spanish spices for a hearty, rich main dish perfect with crusty bread or rice. This Spanish-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 165 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks, olive oil, smoked chorizo, sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 6 oz smoked chorizo, sliced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs pork shoulder chunks and brown on all sides for 6-8 minutes total. Remove pork and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 6 oz sliced smoked chorizo to the pot and cook for 3 minutes until it releases oil and begins to crisp. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 cup chicken broth. Return pork to the pot, bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 2.5 hours until pork is tender and sauce thickens.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley before serving with crusty bread or rice.