Red Chile Pork
The perfect taco filling. Tender and absolutely delicious!
Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 3 hours
Makes about 12 servings
3pounds boneless pork shoulder or pork butt
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1bay leaf
1cinnamon stick
½teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne
4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1.Cut the shoulder into large chunks; and place in a large mixing bowl.
2.Put the remaining ingredients together and then rub over the meat. Cover and let rest in the refrigerator overnight to marinate.
3.Transfer the meat, with the spices, to the baking tray and put in the oven with the rack in the lower rack position. Set to Bake Steam at 350°F for 75 minutes when time expires, reset to 225°F for an additional 45 minutes on Bake Steam.
4.Allow pork to rest in oven until cool enough to handle. Remove the baking tray carefully to avoid spilling any of the braising liquid.
5.Remove and discard bay leaf, cinnamon stick and garlic. Using your hands (wearing gloves is recommended!), shred pork into
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Red Chile Sauce
Perfect sauce for topping tamales or tacos. Be sure to have your roasted
tomatoes ready before starting the recipe.
Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Makes about 2 cups
1tablespoon olive oil
1medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
¼ cup red chile powder (preferably New Mexican style)
½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
1recipe roasted tomatoes (page 16)
1cup chicken broth, low sodium
2tablespoons honey
1bay leaf
1.Put oil into a medium sauté pan set over
2.Once cooked down a bit, add the broth, honey and bay leaf. Raise the temperature to medium high and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, maintaining the simmer, for 1 hour.
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