Pork Roll Mexican Style Rollo De Puerco A La Mexicana Recipes

PORK ROLL MEXICAN STYLE (ROLLO DE PUERCO A LA MEXICANA)

Steps:

• Char the Poblano chilies over a gas flame until blackened on all sides.
• Place them in a plastic bag and let stand for 10 minutes to steam.
• Peel and core the Chilies.
• Remove seeds, rinse and pat dry.
• Cut Poblanos into thin strips, set aside.
• Cut the porkloin in half lengthwise, cutting to-but not through-other side; open halves, laying the pork flat.
• Cut each half lengthwise, cutting to-but not through-other side; open halves, laying pork flat.
• Distribute the Poblano strips and cheese evenly over the pork; roll lengthwise and tie with kitchen twine.
• Heat oil in a large dutch oven and brown pork roll on all sides; set aside.
• Saute carrots, onion and celery in the dutch oven until softened, about 10 minutes.
• Add bay leaves, salt and pepper to taste.
• Place pork on top of the vegetables and cover with water.
• Simmer until tender (there was not length of time given - I'm guessing at least 1 hour and maybe up to 2 hours - let me know what works when you try it please). (One review suggested 1 hour 15 minutes).
• Add the tomato puree to the cooking liquid and continue cooking for 15 minutes.
• Slice pork and arrange on a platter.
• Pour the sauce with the vegetables over the meat.
• Serve with white rice.

PUNTAS DE RES A LA MEXICANA

Steps:

• Working against the grain, slice the beef into thin strips about 1/2 inch thick and 1 inch long.
• In a molcajete or mortar and pestle, crush the cumin, peppercorns, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt to form a coarse paste. (Alternatively, make the paste by finely mincing the garlic into a paste and mixing in ground spices until well incorporated. Reduce the spice amount in the recipe to half if using ground.)
• Rub the paste all over the beef using your hands. Cook right away, or transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to cook, up to overnight.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot and shimmering. Add the onion and cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the beef and cook until lightly browned and fully cooked, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt.
• Add the tomatoes, chiles and bell peppers. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables have softened, the tomatoes have released their juices and the sauce coats the back of a spoon, 20 to 25 minutes. Taste and season with salt, about 1 teaspoon.
• Serve in shallow bowls with a side of refried beans and piping hot tortillas.

ASADO DE PUERCO (MEXICAN PORK STEW)

Steps:

• Combine pork cubes, 1/2 cup water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a Dutch oven. Cover and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Uncover, increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring constantly, until water evaporates. Continue cooking until the pork browns in its rendered fat, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut tops off the dried chiles and remove seeds. Heat chiles in a large skillet over low heat until they start to soften. Do not toast. Place chiles in a bowl of hot water and soak for 20 minutes.
• Remove pork and set aside. Do not wash, wipe out, or clean the Dutch oven.
• Transfer chiles to a blender, reserving soaking water. Add cilantro, chicken bouillon, peppercorns, garlic, cinnamon stick, Mexican oregano, thyme, cumin seeds, bay leaves, and cloves. Pour in 1 cup soaking water and blend until smooth. Add 1 more cup soaking water, season with salt, and blend until completely smooth.
• Melt lard in the Dutch oven. Carefully add blended chile mixture and scrape up all browned bits. Bring to a boil and add pork. Reduce heat and cover partially, leaving about 1 inch open. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened and reaches the desired consistency, 15 to 20 minutes.