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February 7, 2012
SERVES 8-10
INGREDIENTS8 dried New Mexico chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 dried Guajilo chiles, stemmed and seeded
1/2 cup almonds
1/2 cup unsalted peanuts
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
3 cloves garlic, smashed
2 whole cloves
2 oz. Mexican chocolate, such as Ibarra, roughly chopped
1/4 small yellow onion, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp. canola oil
2 lb. boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1? chunks
INSTRUCTIONS1. Heat chiles in a 12? skillet over high heat and cook, turning, until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes; transfer to a blender. Return skillet to heat and add almonds and peanuts; cook, stirring often, until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Transfer nuts to blender, reserving skillet, and add raisins, cumin, cinnamon, garlic, cloves, chocolate, onion, and 5 cups boiling water; season with salt and pepper, and puree until smooth. Set sauce aside.
2. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork with salt and pepper and, working in batches, add to skillet and cook, turning as needed, until pork...
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