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Chile Verde

Source of Recipe

james


List of Ingredients

SPICE BLEND
1 tbl Mexican oregano
2 tsp Ground cumin
1 tsp Ground sage
1/2 tsp Ground pepper
1/2 tsp Cayenne

THE REST
3 1/2 lb Pork roast or pork loin
2 med Onions, chopped
6 x To 8 cloves, garlic, minced
4 tbl Oil
2 x Bay leaves
1 can beer, 12 oz
1 qt Chicken broth
10 Green chiles, Anaheim or New Mexican variety
2 To 8 fresh jalapenos, seeds andstems removed, minced
1 bn , carrots, peeled and Cut into 2 inch chunks
3 Russet potatoes cut into Chunks


Recipe

Cut meat into 2 inch pieces and rub thoroughly with spice blend. Brown the meat in 3 batches, using 2 T of oil at a time and adding more when necessary.

When meat is browned, set aside and saute onion, adding the garlic at the end. Drain any excess oil from the pan.
Return the meat to the pan with the onion and garlic. Pour in the beer. Simmer briskly, then add the broth and bay leaves. Cook for 30 minutes.

Char, peel, seed and stem the green chiles. Chop them and the jalapenos you wish to use and stir all of the chiles into the simmering meat. Cook for 45 minutes and add the potatoes and carrots. Simmer until the vegetables are tender but not mushy, about 25 minutes. Salt to taste