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Rich Pork Chile Colorado

Pork Chile Colorado is a slow simmered Mexican stew made with tender pork chunks cooked in a smooth red chile sauce built from dried chiles, spices, and garlic.
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Ingredients
  

For the Pork

  • 2½ lbs pork shoulder or pork butt cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Chile Sauce

  • 6 dried guajillo chiles
  • 3 dried ancho chiles
  • 1 dried pasilla chile optional
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves optional
  • 2 cups hot water or pork broth
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Toast the dried chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat about 325°F for 20 to 30 seconds per side until fragrant.
  • Soak the toasted chiles in hot water for 15 to 20 minutes until softened.
  • Blend the chiles with garlic, spices, vinegar, and soaking liquid or broth until smooth.
  • Season the pork generously with salt and black pepper.
  • Brown the pork in hot oil over medium heat about 350°F, cooking 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Pour the sauce over the pork, bring to a gentle simmer, then cook covered on low about 275°F for 75 to 90 minutes until tender.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.