The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science

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10   minutes.   Transfer     to  the     food    processor,  along   with
any juices. Add half of the cilantro and pulse the mixture
until roughly pureed but not smooth, about 8 to 10 short
pulses. Season to taste with salt and pepper.



  1.  Adjust  an  oven    rack    to  the middle  position    and preheat

    the oven to 225°F. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil
    in large Dutch oven over high heat until smoking. Add
    half of the pork and cook, without moving it, until well
    browned, about 3 minutes. Stir and continue cooking,
    stirring occasionally, until well browned on all sides. Add
    the remaining pork and the onion and cook, stirring
    frequently and scraping up any browned bits from the
    bottom of the pot, until the onions are softened, about 4
    minutes. Add the cumin and cook, stirring until fragrant,
    about 1 minute.



  2. Add the chicken stock and pureed chile mixture and stir
    to combine. Bring to a boil, cover, and transfer to the
    oven, leaving the lid slightly ajar. Cook until the pork
    shreds easily with a fork, about 3 hours.

  3. Return the pot to the stovetop and skim off and discard
    any fat. Adjust the liquid to the desired consistency by
    adding water or boiling it to reduce. Stir in the remaining
    cilantro and season to taste with salt. Serve, or for best
    results, let the chili cool and refrigerate overnight, then
    reheat to serve. Serve with some or all of the suggested
    garnishes, along with warm tortillas.

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