Beef
Yucatan Roast Pork (Cochinita Pibil)
Yucatan Roast Pork (Cochinita Pibil) This was originally prepared by the Mayans in ovens dug into the earth & lined with stones The meat was wrapped in seaweed or banana leaves & left to roast slowly in its own juices 2 Tbsp annatto seed18 whole black peppercorns4 large cloves garlic, quartered1/2 cup orange juice2 tsps […]
Chorizo
Chorizo 1 lb dry red chile peppers6 lb lean pork, ground fine1 cup white or cider vinegar6 cloves garlic1 tsp ground cloves1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp Mexican oregano1 tsp ground cinnamon1 pinch sugarSalt, to taste Soak chile peppers & pork in vinegar overnight The next day, remove the chiles & grind them to a paste […]
Pork-Tortilla Casserole (Chilaquiles De Puerco)
Pork-Tortilla Casserole (Chilaquiles de Puerco) 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, preferably day-old1 (2 lb) boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes2 medium white onions, thinly sliced lengthwise1 tsp saltWaterLard or vegetable oil2 fresh poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded, de-veined & chopped1 clove garlic, minced1/2 tsp ground cumin1 (14 oz) can tomatillos, undrained, coarsely chopped1 cup […]