Pollo Relleno | Saveur

Pollo Relleno | Saveur

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This is a typical and delicious way to stuff and roast chicken in Juchitan, Mexico.

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Ingredients

  • 6 dried guajillo chiles
  • 3 dried Mexican avocado leaves
  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> tsp. freshly ground cloves
  • 1 4 1/2-lb. chicken
  • 1 large red bliss potato, peeled and diced
  • Salt
  • 2 Tbsp. raisins
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> cup sherry
  • 3 Tbsp. lard (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 small white onion, peeled and finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced
  • <sup>3</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> lb. ground beef (or pork)
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup sliced green olives
  • Freshly ground black pepper

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