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Chile Rojo Con Carne

Servings: 4
Author: Marie Yniguez

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds pork cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon flour
  • 8 ounces of whole red chile pods seeded and stemmed
  • 4 cups warm water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

  • Place chile pods in a large bowl; cover with warm water and soak until soft but not falling apart. Transfer to a blender, reserving some of the water to use as needed. Add only enough water to be able to get a smooth puree.
  • While chile pods are soaking, heat a large skillet; add vegetable oil. Over medium heat, add cubed pork and cook until browned. Sprinkle pork with flour and cook an additional 3 minutes.
  • Add the blended red chile sauce, salt, garlic, and oregano to pork; stir. Cover; cook pork on low heat until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Season to taste. Serve with fresh tortillas.