Cider and Beer-Braised Pork with Chocolate Mole Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 pounds Boneless Pork Butt , exterior fat removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
• ½ tsp. salt
• 3 Tbsp. canola oil, OR olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• ½ cup almonds, slivered
• 1 large jalapeño chile, seeds removed and minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tsp. coriander seeds, whole
• 2 tsp. cumin seeds
• 2 tsp. smoked paprika
• 2 tsp. ancho chile powder
• 16 ounces lager beer, (2 cups)
• 2 cups apple cider, OR juice, pure pressed, pasteurized (not from concentrate)
• 3 ounces Mexican chocolate, grated or very finely chopped*
• 3 limes, juiced and zested
• 6 cups cooked rice, hot