PORK & TORTILLA CASSEROLE (CHILAQUILES DE PUERCO)

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You can take a short cut by using unsalted corn chips ready made. This is not a hot, spicy recipe but you can heat it up by using hotter peppers and mixing some hot salsa

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 corn tortillas, cut in half then into 1/2 " strips
2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, fat removed and cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
2 medium onions, sliced thinly
1 teaspoon salt
water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 frsh poblano chiles, roasted,seededand deveined or 2 anaheim chilies
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 (13 ounce) can tomatillos, undrained,chopped
1 cup cream
1/4 cup cilantro, coarsley chopped
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
6 tomatoes, slices cut in half
1/2 cup light sour cream or 1/2 cup single cream
fresh sprigs cilantro

Steps:

  • Stale tortillas are best for this recipe, in any case when you have cut the tortillas intp strips spread them on a wire rack and leave for a couple of hours Combine pork, 1 onion& salt in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil and turn the heat down, continue simmering, covered for about 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is very tender Pour the veggie oil into a pan and heat it to 375F and fry the tortilla strips until crisp-you may have to add a little oil but wait until it is hot before continuing, place the fried strips on paper towels to drain Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet and add the remaining onion, saute until soft 4 minutes Add the chilies, garlic& cumin, saute 1 minute.
  • Stir in the undrained, chopped tomatillos, bring to a boil and simmer covered 15 minutes Add creamo, cook uncovered over medium heat stirring frequently until the mixture has reduced to 2 2/3 cups about 12 minutes, stir in the cilantro Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Mix cheeses in a small bowl.
  • Shred the pork (use 2 forks).
  • Spread half of the tortilla strips on the bottom of a shallow 2 1/2 quart, greased baking dish, add layer of pork, cream mixture and cheese, in that order and then repeat the layers Bake until hot through and golden on top appx 30 minutes.
  • Garnish with tomatoe slices and sour cream.

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