Red Chile Stew
Ingredients
- 3 lbs pork belly, cubed
- 4 medium potatoes, chopped
- 1 Tbsp Mexican oregano
- 4 large tomatoes
- 8 New Mexico Red Chile pods
- 4 large tomatillos
- 1 whole clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 Tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 2 quarts chicken or beef stock
- 2 cups hominy, soaked in water for 24 hrs. *(optional)
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 large onion diced
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
Instructions
Remove stems and seeds from red chile pods. In a large saucepan, add red chile and half of the chicken stock and simmer on a med-high heat, stir frequently until red chile pods begin to fall apart. Pour entire mixture into a blender. (click here for meatless red chile recipe)Puree until red chile has become a consistent texture. Transfer mixture into crockpot. Add remaining ingredients and 4 cups water and cook for 6 hours on low setting. Serves 6.
