Chilayo (Pork and Chile Stew)

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 7
Chilayo (Pork and Chile Stew)
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

2 hours and 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs country-style spareribs , cut into 2-inch pieces
2 dried ancho chiles ( or 5 chilacates )
1 cup water
1 garlic clove , peeled
1/2 medium white onion , roughly chopped
1/8 teaspoon cumin seed , crushed
6 ounces tomatillos , with husks well rinsed ( about 8 medium )
salt , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
402
Sugar
4g
Fat
33g
Chilayo is a traditional Mexican dish originating from the state of Nayarit. It is a hearty stew made with pork spareribs and a rich sauce made from chiles, tomatillos, garlic, and onion. The dish is slow-cooked in the oven to allow the flavors to meld together and the pork to become melt-in-your-mouth tender. Chilayo is a perfect dish for cold nights when you want something hearty and satisfying to warm you up. Serve it with rice or tortillas for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2.Toast the ancho chiles in a dry pan over medium heat, pressing them flat with a spatula until blistered and puffed.
3.Place the ancho chiles and water in a blender and puree until smooth.
4.Add the garlic, onion, and cumin to the blender and puree until smooth.
5.Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse them well. Quarter them and place them in a large bowl.
6.Add the puree to the bowl and toss to coat the tomatillos.
7.Arrange the pork spareribs in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
8.Spoon the tomatillo mixture over the spareribs, making sure to get some of the sauce on top of each piece of meat.
9.Sprinkle with salt to taste.
10.Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 2 hours, or until the pork is tender and the sauce is thickened.
11.Serve hot with rice or tortillas.

PROS

Chilayo is a flavorful and comforting dish perfect for chilly nights.

The pork stays juicy and tender while cooking in the flavorful sauce.

This dish is also gluten-free.

CONS

This dish contains a fair amount of fat due to the spareribs used, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Ancho chiles can be difficult to find outside of specialty stores, so substitutions may need to be made.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish contains tomatillos, which are high in vitamins A and C, as well as potassium and fiber.
Chiles have been linked to aiding in digestion and reducing inflammation.

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