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CREOLE PORK STEW

Steps:

• Season cubed pork to taste.
• Heat olive oil in large heavy dutch oven over medium heat.
• When oil is hot add half of the cubed pork and brown well.
• Remove and brown the other half then set aside.
• Add sausage to brown lightly then set aside with pork.
• Add chopped onions, celery and bell pepper to dutch oven and saute until soft scraping browned bits off the bottom, about 30 minutes.
• Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
• Cook for 5 minutes.
• In a large heavy stock pot heat 1/2 cup oil until hot.
• Add flour, stirring quickly.
• Stir roux over medium high heat until it turns a dark-reddish brown color (almost the color of milk chocolate - about 25 minutes).
• Add chicken broth/vegetable mixture to roux to stop the browning process (be careful as it will splatter).
• Add minced garlic, oregano, sage, worcestershire sauce, tomato paste and the remaining seasonings to taste.
• Stir until the broth is incorporated into the roux.
• Cover, lower heat and simmer gently for 45 minutes.
• Add reserved pork and sausage and return to a simmer.
• Simmer covered for 30 minutes or until pork is tender.

30-MINUTE SPICY PORK AND SWEET POTATO STEW

Steps:

• Puree the tomatoes, onions, garlic, chipotle and adobo sauce in a food processor until completely smooth.
• Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. Add the pork in a single layer, season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, undisturbed, until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Turn the pieces and cook until brown, about 1 minute more. Dust the meat with the chili powder, and add the tomato puree, sweet potatoes, chicken broth, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover and gently simmer until the meat is cooked through and the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the toppings: Chop the jalapenos, and whisk together with the yogurt in a small bowl. Shred the cabbage, cut the avocado into chunks and cut the lime into wedges.
• Ladle the stew into large, deep bowls. Top with the yogurt mixture, garnish with the cabbage, avocado, lime and cilantro and serve with the tortillas.

SPICY PORK STEW WITH HOMINY AND COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Soak the hominy in plenty of water overnight. Drain.
• Season the pork all over with 1 teaspoon salt and the black pepper. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the meat in batches until well browned on all sides. Transfer to a plate.
• Add the onion to the pot and cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic, chile powder, cumin, oregano, bay leaf and cinnamon. Cook 1 minute. Return pork to pot. Stir in the chipotle, hominy, beer, 6 cups water and 2 teaspoons salt. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour. Uncover and simmer for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours more till meat and hominy are tender, adding water as needed if too thick. Stir in collards for last 20 minutes. Discard bay leaf and cinnamon. Taste and adjust seasonings. Ladle into bowls; garnish with lime, cilantro, avocado and radish.

HOT & SPICY PORK STEW

Steps:

• In a large stockpot, heat oil and brown pork on all sides.
• Remove meat& set aside.
• Stir in onion, garlic, herbs& spices.
• Lower heat& cook for 2 minutes.
• Return meat to pot.
• Stir in tomatoes& stock, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat& simmer, covered, for 2-1/2 hours.
• Turn meat every 30 minutes.
• Remove meat from pot& allow to cool.
• Skim fat from top of stew.
• Slice meat across grain into thin slices (or shred).
• Return meat to pot, add beans, cooked pasta,& salt to taste.
• Heat through.
• Serve with sour cream, if desired.