Green Pork Chili

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   In a 4 quart pot, heat 1/4 cup of the canola oil over medium heat.

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   Add the jalapenos and saute for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Stir in the ground pork and cook until evenly brown.

4. 4

   Remove the pork and jalapenos from the pot to a bowl and set aside.

5. 5

   In the same pot used to cook the meat, add the remaining 1/4 cup of the canola oil, butter, and onion.

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   Cook for 2 minutes or until the onion starts to soften.

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   Stir in the salt, cumin, paprika, cayenne, and black pepper and cook until the onion is soft.

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   Mix in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

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   Reduce the heat to low.

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    Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.

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    Slowly pour the enchilada sauce into the onion mixture, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.

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    Mix in the green salsa and water.

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    Return the cooked pork and jalapenos to the pot.

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    Increase the heat to medium and slowly bring the chili to a boil.

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    When the chili boils, reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

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    Before serving remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.

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    The consistency should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, if not simmer longer or thicken with a little cornstarch slurry.

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    Serve with cooked rice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.