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Place the Tomatoes, Tomato Paste, Sugar, and Ortega Chilies in crock pot set on high.
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Cook the Salt Pork in a large pan over med-high heat to render it's fat, remove and save half of the drippings.
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Well brown half of the meat.
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Drain on paper towel.
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Cook the other half of the meat.
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when it's done put the first half in the crock pot and drain the second half.
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Wipe the pan.
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add the rest of the drippings.
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Saute (stir Fry) Onions and Jalapenos'til they're almost translucent, 5-10 min.
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Add Garlic and spices, Saute another 4 min.
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Place last of the meat and the vegetables in the crock pot, mix well.
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Place Beer (or chicken stock) in a sauce pan over med-high heat.
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KEEP AN EYE ON IT!
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IT BOILS EASILY AND BOILED OVER BEER IS A MESS TO CLEAN UP!
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Top dried chilies.
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Carefully split in half with a sharp knife, seed and vain.
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Place in beer and cook at a slow boil for 10 min.
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Remove from heat.
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Place one of the chili halves on a plate and scrape the pulp from the skin with the side of a spoon, discard the skin.
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Repeat'til all are cleaned.
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Place the pulp with a bit of the beer in a blender and puree.
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Add the puree and the remaining beer to the crock pot.
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Mix well.
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Cover.
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Reduce heat to low.
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Cook 8-10 hours.
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Mix Masa Harina with a cup of cold water.
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Stir into pot.
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Cook another 30 min. to thicken.
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Serve with beans, rice, pasta, or over toasted slices of a baguette of French bread.
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Top with chopped Onions and fresh chopped Cilantro.