Name: New Mexican Red Chile & Pork Stew
Yield: Serves 8–10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tsp. ground cumin; 1½ tsp. ground cloves; ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper; Juice of ½ lime; 5 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 3 lb. boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1½″ pieces; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 5 oz. dried New Mexico chiles, stemmed; Corn tortillas, warmed, for serving (optional); 8 cups boiling water; 2 tbsp. honey; 2 tbsp. New Mexico chile powder; 1 tbsp. white wine vinegar

Preparation info

Serves
8–10

Difficulty
Easy

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Soups and Stews

By The Editors of Saveur

Published 2015

About

This New Mexico staple celebrates the state’s native chiles in a thick purée that glazes tender chunks of pork shoulder. Lightly pungent and earthy New Mexico chiles, in both dried and powder form, are available at many specialty markets.

Ingredients

5 oz. dried New Mexico chiles, stemmed
8 cups boiling water
2

Americas
United States
New Mexico
Stew
Main course
Gluten-free

Method

Heat chiles in a 6-qt. Dutch oven over medium-high. Cook, turning once, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer chiles to a large bowl and add boiling water; let sit until softened, about 20 minutes. Drain chiles, reserving 1½ cups soaking liquid. Transfer chiles and reserved liquid to a blender. Add honey, chile powder, vinegar, cumin, cloves, cayenne, and lime juice a

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