Mancha manteles de cerdo (pork tablecloth sta

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Dried
2Dried
2poundsBoneless pork
2cupsWater
1Bay leaf
½teaspoonDried thyme -- crushed
½teaspoonDried oregano -- crushed
2Whole cloves
112oz can
1smallOnion -- cut up
4Sprigs cilantro or parsley
1Garlic clove cut up
2Tart cooking apples
2Firm pears
2smallsZucchini, sliced
110oz pkg
1canPineappl 8-1/4 oz,drained
2Green tipped bananas --
Sliced
¼cupChopped walnuts
Ancho chilies -- *
Pasilla chilies -- *
Tomatillos
Frozen peas

Directions

* or sub. 1 tsp. crushed red pepper for the dried ancho and pasilla chilies) Cut chilies open. Discard stems and seeds. Cut chilies into small pieces with scissors or a knife. Place in bowl; cover with boiling water. Let stand 45 to 60 minutes; drain. Cut pork in 1 inch cubes. In Dutch oven combine pork, water, bay leaf, thyme, oregano, cloves, 1 tsp. salt, and ⅛ tsp. pepper. Cover and simmer 40 minutes or till pork is nearly tender. Drain pork, reserving 2 cups broth.

Rinse, drain, and halve tomatillos. In blender container combine the tomatillos, onion, the drained peppers or crushed red pepper, cilantro, garlic, and reserved broth. Cover and blend till smooth.

Peel, core, and slice apples and pears; add to pork along with tomatillo mixture and zucchini. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add peas, pineapple, bananas, and walnuts; simmer 5 minutes more. Makes 8 servings.

Recipe By : Baknbread