Goan Pork Vindaloo - Fiery Foods & Barbecue Central

Ingredients

• 12 dried red Kashmiri chiles, or substitute santakas or mirasol, seeds and stems removed
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 3 teaspoons coriander seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 3 cloves
• 1 two-inch piece of cinnamon stick
• 2 cardamom pods
• 1 two-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons malt vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chile powder, New Mexican preferred
• 1 pound pork meat, cut into small, bite-sized cubes
• 1/2 pound bacon, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 large Spanish or mild onion, finely sliced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 12 cocktail onions
• Salt to taste