Chili Colorado Recipe
New Mexican red chile, shredded pork, served with Spanish rice and sopapilla.
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Ingredients
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Chili Colorado
Spanish Rice
Sopapilla
Method
Chili Colorado
- 1
Prepare the Chiles
Remove stems and seeds from the dried New Mexican red chiles. Rinse them under cold water.
- 2
Soak the Chiles
Place the cleaned chiles in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let them soak for about 20 minutes until softened.
- 3
Blend the Chiles
Drain the chiles and place them in a blender. Add a little bit of the soaking water (about 1/2 cup) and blend until smooth.
- 4
Cook the Pork
In a large pot, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork shoulder chunks and brown on all sides.
- 5
- 6
Add Spices and Sauce
Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, black pepper, blended chiles, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- 7
Simmer
Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 2 hours or until the pork is tender. Stir occasionally.
- 8
Finish with Lime Juice
Once the pork is tender, stir in the lime juice and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Spanish Rice
- 9
Heat Oil
In a medium saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- 10
Toast Rice
Add long-grain white rice to the saucepan and toast until lightly golden, about 3-4 minutes.
- 11
Add Aromatics
Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 12
Add Remaining Ingredients
Add tomato sauce, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- 13
Cook Rice
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- 14
Fluff and Serve
Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Sopapilla
- 15
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 16
Incorporate Butter
Add softened butter to the flour mixture and mix until crumbly.
- 17
Add Water
Gradually add warm water until a soft dough forms. Knead gently for a minute.
- 18
Roll Out Dough
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- 19
Cut into Shapes
Cut the dough into squares or triangles.
- 20
Heat Oil for Frying
In a deep pan, heat oil over medium heat until hot.
- 21
Fry Sopapillas
Fry the dough pieces in hot oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
