Old Fashioned Chile Rellenos Recipe
Made the old Spanish way with shredded pork and cheese, rolled together in a ball, lightly dipped in batter, fried and topped with your choice of chile
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Peppers
Roast the poblano peppers over an open flame or in the oven until the skin is charred and blistered. Place them in a plastic bag for 10 minutes to steam. Peel the skin off and remove the seeds.
- 2
Make the Filling
In a bowl, mix the shredded pork with the cheddar cheese. Stuff each pepper with the pork and cheese mixture.
- 3
- 4
Fry the Rellenos
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Dip each stuffed pepper into the batter, then carefully place them in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.
- 5
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried chile rellenos and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot, topped with your choice of salsa or sauce.