Spiced Mexican Pork and Chicken

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 14
Spiced Mexican Pork and Chicken for a filling meal
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 kg boneless pork loin
1 chicken , in individual pieces
5 ancho chilies
5 mulato chilies
hot water , enough to cover chiles and soak them in
1 kg tomatoes
50 g shelled pine nuts
1 banana
1 cooked zucchini
4 peeled pears , diced
2 peeled potatoes , diced
2 peeled and diced apples
2 garlic cloves
2 whole peppercorns
1 whole clove
1 cinnamon stick
2 tablespoons cooking oil
salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
576
Sugar
12g
Fat
31g
Spiced Mexican Pork and Chicken is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the best of Mexican cuisine. This dish traditionally uses a variety of chilies and spices, creating a complex and rich flavor. The pork and chicken provide a range of meaty flavors and textures, making this dish a comfort food favorite. The use of a variety of fruits and vegetables in the blended sauce provides added nutrients and a refreshing balance to the spicy meat. This dish is perfect for a cozy night in or a celebratory meal with family and friends. Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!

Instructions

1.Soak the ancho chilies and mulato chilies in hot water until soft. Blend the softened chilies with a little of the soaking water until smooth.
2.Roast the tomatoes in the oven until the skins blister. Peel off the skins and blend with the pine nuts, banana, cooked zucchini, pears, potatoes, apples, garlic cloves, peppercorns, clove, and cinnamon stick. Add water as needed until smooth.
3.Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the pork and chicken and cook until lightly browned on all sides. Remove from the pot.
4.In the same pot, add the blended tomato mixture and chili paste. Cook for a few minutes to combine the flavors.
5.Return the pork and chicken to the pot and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone. Add salt to taste.

PROS

This dish is rich and spicy, perfect for a filling meal.

The combination of pork and chicken provides a range of flavors and textures.

CONS

This dish is fairly time-consuming to prepare, and requires many ingredients.

The use of multiple chilies may make this dish too spicy for some palates.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein and provides a range of nutrients from the variety of ingredients used.
The use of chilies may provide health benefits such as aiding digestion and reducing inflammation. However, chilies should be consumed in moderation as they can also cause digestive discomfort.

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