PORK WITH GUAJILLO SAUCE

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Provided by Carolynn CarreƱo

Categories     Blender     Garlic     Herb     Pork     Tomato     Hot Pepper     Tomatillo     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

For pork
2 lb fatty boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces
6 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
For sauce
1 1/3 lb fresh tomatillos (12 medium), husks discarded and tomatillos rinsed
5 oz dried guajillo chiles (18 to 20), wiped clean (available at Latino markets, supermarkets, and at Kitchen Market; kitchenmarket.com; 888-468-4433)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, crumbled
Accompaniments: corn tortillas, warmed; cooked black beans
Special Equipment
a comal or dry large heavy skillet (not nonstick)

Steps:

  • Cook pork:
  • Put pork, water, salt, and garlic in a 5- to 6-quart wide heavy pot and bring to a boil, skimming froth. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until all of water is evaporated, 1-1/2 to 2 hours, then continue to cook, allowing pork to fry in its own fat, turning occasionally, until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Make sauce while pork simmers:
  • Cover whole tomatillos with water in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan and simmer, uncovered, turning over occasionally, until tender, 10 to 20 minutes.
  • While tomatillos simmer, heat comal over moderate heat until hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Toast chiles, 2 or 3 at a time, pressing each with tongs and turning once, until color changes slightly (some will inflate), about 10 seconds per batch. Transfer as toasted to a bowl.
  • Open chiles (wear protective gloves), discarding stems and seed cluster, then tear chiles into large pieces and put into a large bowl.
  • Transfer tomatillos to a blender with a slotted spoon, then add 2 cups tomatillo-cooking water (if blender is too full, blend in batches), reserving remainder. Add chile pieces and salt and blend until very smooth, about 2 minutes (use caution when blending hot liquids).
  • Heat sauce with pork:
  • Add puree to browned pork in pot and bring to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits from bottom of pot. Add oregano and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally and adding more tomatillo-cooking liquid or water if sauce becomes too thick, 10 minutes.

Rawudu Manahara
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting way to cook pork.


Sya Leringa
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Overall, this recipe was a success. The pork was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


Ch Ali Raza
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices to the sauce.


Gabrielle Phillips
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I made this dish for my friends and they loved it. The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely make this dish again.


Sandra Polanco
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the results were worth it. The pork was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was delicious. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a challenge.


Alvi islam Redoy
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The pork was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


Yasir Farooq
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The pork was tender and juicy, and the sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Zabi Zabi
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I'm not a fan of pork, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so flavorful and the pork was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Laith Abbas
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The pork was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


Vero Reeds
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices to the sauce.


faiz raj07
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I made this dish for my friends and they loved it. The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely make this dish again.


Journie Ford
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the results were worth it. The pork was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was delicious. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a challenge.


Syed Azan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The pork was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


Nkosikhona Junior
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The pork was tender and juicy, and the sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Lethabo Tompa
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so flavorful and the pork was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Mehedi Hashan
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the pork and the sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a crowd-pleasing dish.


Nabaka Lamulla
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The pork was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this dish again!


gacha panda
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The sauce was rich and complex, and the pork was cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting way to cook pork.


oluwafemi osilaja
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This pork with guajillo sauce was a hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and slightly spicy, and the pork was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this dish again.