Pork Picadillo

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hrs
Yield:
8 cups

We like this versatile mixture, a Latin-American favorite, with rice; the smoky, sweet, tangy flavors of our version skew Mexican.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • Coarse salt and ground pepper

  • ¼ cup tomato paste

  • 2 chipotles in adobo, finely chopped

  • 1 teaspoon ancho or chipotle chile powder (or regular chili powder)

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

  • 3 pounds ground pork

  • 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes in puree, cut up

  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

  • ½ cup raisins

Directions

  1. In a 5-quart pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, 3 to 5 minutes.

  2. Add tomato paste, chipotles, chile powder, cinnamon, and cloves; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add pork; cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, 7 to 8 minutes.

  3. Add tomatoes and puree, and vinegar; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook, partially covered, until thick, 35 to 40 minutes. Add raisins. Serve with white rice, if desired.

Cook's Notes

TO FREEZE : Cool picadillo to room temperature; divide among four airtight containers (about 2 cups each). Freeze up to 3 months. To defrost: Place container upside down under warm tap water to loosen picadillo. Place in a small pot with 1 tablespoon water; cover, and cook over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 25 minutes.

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