Ancho - Braised Pork

by lebowskifan

Prep time: 0:15 Overall time: 1:30

Servings: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

3 cups water
1 cup chopped onions
1/2 tbsp. dried oregano
1/2 tbsp. dried thyme
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1-1/2 tsp. dried ancho chile powder
2 tbsp. white vinegar or cider vinegar
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large saucepan, combine the pork, 3 cups water, onion, oregano, thyme, garlic, peppercorns and bay leaf; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 45 minutes or until the pork is tender.

Discard the bay leaf and drain the pork, reserving 1 cup of the liquid (with onions, etc.). Return the reserved liquid to the pan with the pork and add the ancho chile powder, vinegar, cumin, cloves, sugar and salt.

Simmer for 30 minutes more or until flavors are blended. Serve with rice and top with fresh chopped cilantro.

CHEF COMMENTS

A delicious, warming preparation for pork. Use pure ground ancho chile powder.

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