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Shredded Pork in Red Chili

Shredded Pork in Red Chili

Roasted chiles lend a warm undertone to Southwestern-inspired braised pork with beans.

Martha Stewart Living, October 2007 http://www.marthastewart.com/317490/shredded-pork-in-red-chili
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  • Yield Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients

    • 4 dried ancho chiles
    • 4 dried guajillo chiles
    • 4 dried mulato chiles
    • 1 chipotle chile
    • 8 garlic cloves, unpeeled
    • 4 1/2 cups boiling water
    • 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes
    • 1 1/2 cups warm water
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
    • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
    • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
    • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes
    • 1 small onion, finely chopped
    • 1 1/2 cups 1/2-inch-cubed peeled yuca
    • 1 cup dried red kidney beans, soaked in water overnight
    • Hominy, warm tortillas, Mexican crema or sour cream, and jalapeno chile slices, for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Spread chiles and garlic on a baking sheet. Roast until softened, 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  2. Tear chiles into pieces, discarding stems and seeds. Add to boiling water, remove from heat, and top with a small plate. Let stand 30 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup water. Puree chiles, tomatoes, reserved water, and warm water.
  3. Peel garlic. With a mortar and pestle, pound garlic, spices, herbs, 2 teaspoons salt, and the vinegar into a paste.
  4. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season pork generously with salt and pepper. Working in batches, cook pork until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  5. Add onion to pot, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in paste, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in pork, yuca, beans, chile mixture, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer. Cover, and place in oven until tender, about 3 hours. Stir in hominy, and serve with tortillas, crema or sour cream, and jalapenos if desired.

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