Recipe Nopales with Pork and Red Chile Sauce

Recipe Nopales with Pork and Red Chile Sauce

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Many people are intimidated by Nopales, or Prickly Pear Cactus paddles, not only because of their appearance in their uncooked state, but also because of their texture and sliminess. Like okra, you...

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  • Blender
  • Comal
  • Clay cazuela
  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • Stove
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  • Kitchen towel
  • Tongs
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Colander
  • Measuring cup
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Ingredients

  • ground cumin
  • cloves
  • olive oil
  • large white onion, chopped
  • garlic, minced
  • oregano
  • salt
  • pepper
  • garlic, whole
  • trimmed pork shoulder
  • small onion, cut in half
  • nopales (cactus paddles)
  • vinegar
  • dry chiles (vary according to your taste or availability. A good combination is 2 mulatos, 2 pasilla, and 2 anchos)
  • roma tomatoes

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