Carne Adovada (Red Chile Pork Stew)

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   Preheat oven to 350.

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   In a large pot over medium heat, add oil.

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   When hot, add pork pieces to brown (add only enough so the pieces are in a single layer and don't touch each other; you will need to do this in batches).

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   Pork should sizzle the minute it touches the pot; if it doesn't, remove it and wait for the pot to heat up.

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   Cook, undisturbed, until well-browned on one side, about 3 minutes.

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   Turn and brown on all sides.

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   Transfer pork to a large bowl or plate and repeat with remaining batches.

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   When all pork is browned and set aside, add onions, garlic, and salt to pot.

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   Cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes.

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    Sprinkle with flour and pepper and cook, stirring, until flour smells like pie crust, about 3 minutes.

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    Add ground chile and stir to combine.

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    Add 3 cups water and bring to a boil.

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    In a blender, whirl chile mixture until smooth.

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    Return to pot and add another 1 cup water and reserved pork.

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    Bring to a boil, cover, and bake 1 hour.

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    Stir, add additional 1 cup water if stew seems dry, and bake until pork falls apart with a fork and sauce is thick, about another hour.Serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.