Ingredients

  • 3 lbs. Pork loin rough cut into 1/2" chunks.
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Two large sweet onions thin sliced
  • Two large roasted red peppers peeled and chopped
  • Two large dried Ancho chilies stemmed and seeded soaked in hot water to cover for at least two hours. Throw the chilies and the soaking liquid in a blender and process smooth.
  • Two jalapeno peppers stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
  • 3 ounces dark unsweetened chocolate
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • Plenty of Essence
  • 6 large cloves rough chopped garlic
  • four cups good beef or veal stock brought to a simmer on the stove while you cook the rest.
  • Salt and Pepper

Method

  • In a heavy Dutch oven, on medium-high heat saute the onion, red pepper, and jalapeno until they are all well caramelized.
  • Throw in the garlic and the spices then cook for another couple of min.
  • set off the heat.
  • Season the pork with salt, fresh ground pepper and plenty of essence.
  • dredge the seasoned pork in the flour.
  • Set the pot back on the flame.
  • When it reaches full heat, throw in the coated pork with all the flour.
  • Cook the mixture until the pork starts to render, the meat begins to brown, and the flour and oil have created a nice rich roux.
  • add the chocolate and stir until it melts.
  • Stir the hot stock into the pork mixture stirring all the while, then add the chili puree.
  • Adjust seasoning (will need salt).
  • Simmer until the pork is very tender and the Smokey gravy is thick and silky.
  • Serve over lots of rice with hot fresh tortillas and good Mexican beer
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