Braised Pork and Dried Corn Stew with Chiles
- 1 1/2 cups dried yellow posole (about 1/2 pound)
- 2 1/2 pounds bone-in pork shoulder in 1 piece
- 1 large ancho chile
- 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- Salt
- 3 medium poblano chiles
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Cover the posole with water and let soak overnight.
- Drain and transfer to a large enameled cast-iron casserole.
- Add 3 quarts of water and the pork shoulder and bring to a simmer over moderate heat, skimming occasionally.
- Meanwhile, in a small skillet, toast the ancho chile over moderate heat until blistered and pliable, about 2 minutes per side.
- Rinse the chile and discard the stem and seeds.
- Tear the chile into large pieces and add it to the posole along with the onion and garlic.
- Simmer over low heat for 1 1/2 hours.
- Add a large pinch of salt and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until the posole and pork are tender, about 3 hours.
- Remove the pork from the stew.
- Cut the meat from the bone and discard any fat and gristle.
- Cut the pork into 2-inch chunks, return it to the stew and keep warm over low heat.
- Roast the poblano chiles over a gas flame or under a broiler until charred all over.
- Put them in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let steam for 5 minutes.
- Remove the charred skins, stems and seeds and finely chop the poblanos.
- Add the poblanos to the stew, season with salt and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve the stew with lime wedges.
ancho chile, onion, garlic, salt, poblano chiles, lime wedges
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/braised-pork-and-dried-corn-stew-with-chiles (may not work)