Spicy South West Pork Stew
- 6 cupsthicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes (puree half)
- 4 serrano chili peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin (more if you like cumin, up to a tablespoon is fine)
- 1 tablespoon ground oregano (Mexican preferably)
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder (regular chili powder is not as hot)
- 1/4 teaspoon Hungarian hot paprika (cayenne pepper can be substituted)
- 1 tablespoon black pepper (alternately, 2 tsp coarse black pepper and 1 tsp white pepper)
- 2 teaspoon dry mustard
- Vegetable oil as needed for sauteing
- 2 large onions, diced
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 lbs lean pork (tenderloin is good), cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes
- 1 can black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn (or equivalent in canned corn)
- 2 cupstooked rice (whole grain is best)
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely minced
- 2 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1.tn a large heavy saucepan on medium heat, add the broth, tomatoes, serrano and spices.
- 2.teat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat, saute the onions and garlic. Add to saucepan.
- 3.tdd more oil to the saute pan if needed, add the pork and saute until coloured. Remove from the pan and add to the saucepan. Deglaze the saute pan with water or broth.
- 4.tring the mixture to a boil; reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook, covered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- 5.tdd beans, corn, and rice. Add the jalapenos, hot pepper sauce, vinegar, salt.
- 6.took, covered, at a simmer for about 20 minutes or until the beans, corn, and rice are warmed through.
- NOTE: This also works well in a slow cooker on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours. Only add last 7 ingredients about 30 minutes before serving.
chicken broth, tomatoes, serrano chili peppers, ground cumin, ground oregano, chili powder, paprika, black pepper, mustard, vegetable oil, onions, garlic, lean pork, black beans, frozen corn, rice, peppers, hot pepper, white vinegar, salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/spicy-south-west-pork-stew-50079577 (may not work)