Ingredients
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6 lbs lean pork
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1/4 cup vegetable oil or 1/4 cup lard
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6 large garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon sea salt
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fresh ground black pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon cumin
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8 medium poblano chiles, seeded and chopped
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4 cups chicken stock
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3 lbs fresh tomatillos, husks removed
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1 bunch cilantro leaf, chopped
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2 large yellow onions, chopped
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4 large jalapenos, seeded and minced
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2 large yellow bell peppers, seeded and chopped
Instructions
- Trim off any excess fat from the pork and cut into 2 inch squares. In a large (6 to 8 quart) stock pot, over a high heat, sear the pork in the vegetable oil until golden brown. Remove the pork from the pot and pour off any oil or fat drippings, but leave 2 tablespoons of oil. In the same pot, over a medium heat, add the chopped onion, garlic, salt, and pepper and saute until transparent. Add the cumin, pork, and chicken stock, and cook for 1/2 hour.
- Add the poblanos, jalapenos, and bell peppers. Puree the tomatillos and cilantro in a blender. Add them to the pot and cook an additional 30 to 45 minutes. (Mine took a bit longer for the meat to get tender). Serve with white beans and rice. Garnish with grated sharp white cheddar cheese.