Shredded Pork

Name: Shredded Pork
Yield: makes 4 or more servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 large white onion, peeled and quartered; 5 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 ancho or other large mild dried chile, optional; Salt and black pepper to taste

December 14, 2011

Not exactly a dish, but the ideal filling for tacos and a preparation that plays many other roles, too. Use it to augment bean and rice dishes or to stuff cabbage, grape leaves, empanadas, or almost anything else. Do not use any cut of pork other than shoulder here; all others are more likely to become tough than tender.

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