Pork Chile Rellenos (Pork Stuffed Chiles) Pt 1

Yield: 6 Servings
Categories: Mexican, Chile, Southwest, Cheese
PICADILLO
3lbBoneless pork
1/2Onion; sliced
2Cloves garlic; peeled
1tbSalt
6tbLard or the fat from the broth
1/2mdOnion; finely chopped
3Cloves garlic; peeled and chopped
8Peppercorns
5Whole cloves
1Stick cinnamon; (1/2 inch)
3tbRaisins
2tbAlmonds; blanched & slivered
2tbAcitron or candied fruit; chopped
2tsSalt
1 1/4lbTomatoes; peeled and seeded
Tomato Broth
1 1/4lbTomatoes; peeled and seeded
1/4mdOnion; roughly chopped
2Cloves garlic; peeled and chopped
1/4cLard or reserved fat from the broth
4Whole cloves
6Peppercorns
2smBay leaves
2 1/2Sticks cinnamon
1/4tsDried thyme
3cReserved pork broth
Salt; to taste
The Chiles
6Chiles poblanos; or bell peppers
The Batter
Peanut oil - at least 3/4" deep
4Eggs; separated
1/4tsSalt
A little flour
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