Pork-Tortilla Casserole (Chilaquiles De Puerco)

Pork-Tortilla Casserole (Chilaquiles de Puerco)

8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, preferably day-old
1 (2 lb) boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
2 medium white onions, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 tsp salt
Water
Lard or vegetable oil
2 fresh poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded, de-veined & chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 (14 oz) can tomatillos, undrained, coarsely chopped
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup shredded Chihuahua or Monterey Jack Cheese
1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese
5 or 6 tomato slices, cut into halves
1/2 cup crema or sour cream
Fresh cilantro sprigs

Stack tortillas; cut in half, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch wide strip
Spread loosely on wire rack; let st& 1 to 2 hrs to dry slightly

Combine pork, 1 onion & salt in large saucepan; add water to cover pork
Heat over high heat to boiling; reduce heat to low
Simmer, covered, until pork is tender, 1 1/2 hrs

Melt enough lard in deep, heavy, large skillet to 1/2-inch depth
Heat to 375 deg F; adjust heat to maintain temp
Fry tortilla strips in lard, about a at a time, stirring & turning occasionally, until crisp, about 1 min
Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper toweling

Heat 2 Tbsp lard in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until hot
Add remaining onion
Saute until soft, about 4 min
Add chiles, garlic & cumin; saute 1 min
Stir in undrained tomatillos
Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low
Simmer, covered, 15 min
Add whipping cream to skillet; cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture is reduced to 2 2/3 cups, 10 to 12 min
Stir in chopped cilantro

Preheat oven to 375 deg F
Mix cheeses in small bowl
Drain pork; using 2 forks, pull into coarse shreds
Spread 1/2 of tortilla strips in greased, shallow 2 1/2-quart casserole
Add layers of 1/2 each pork, cream mixture & cheeses in that order
Repeat all layers
Bake until hot throughout & golden on top, 25 to 30 min

Garnish with tomato slices, crema or sour cream & cilantro sprigs

Topics: Beef

 

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