Red-Chile-Braised Pork
- 10 guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 10 garlic cloves
- 2 canned chipotles in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder
- Kosher salt
- Using tongs, briefly toast the guajillo chiles over an open flame or in a cast-iron skillet until fragrant, 5 seconds per side.
- Transfer the guajillos to a blender.
- Add 2 cups of hot water and let stand for 15 minutes.
- Add the garlic, chipotles, black pepper, cinnamon and oregano to the blender and puree.
- Strain the sauce into a large enameled cast-iron casserole, pressing on the solids.
- Add the pork and 6 cups of hot water to the casserole; bring to a boil.
- Cover partially and simmer over low heat until the pork is tender, 2 hours.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pork to a bowl and let cool slightly.
- Boil the sauce until it is reduced to 4 cups, about 20 minutes.
- Shred the pork with 2 forks and return it to the sauce.
- Simmer uncovered until the sauce is reduced and just coats the pork, about 20 minutes.
- Season the pork with salt and let cool slightly.
guajillo chiles, garlic, chipotles, freshly ground black pepper, cinnamon, oregano, pork shoulder, kosher salt
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/red-chile-braised-pork (may not work)