Pernot's Tamales Cubano with Sun-Dried Cherry Mojo

Ingredients

PORK TAMALES

  1. 1 1/4 pounds trimmed boneless fresh pork shoulder or butt
  2. 2 1/2 cups water
  3. 1 1/2 cups Chicken Stock or canned low-sodium broth
  4. 1 medium onion, quartered
  5. 1 medium carrot, quartered
  6. 1 medium celery rib, quartered
  7. 1 bay leaf
  8. Salt
  9. 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  10. 1/4 cup milk
  11. 3/4 cup coarse cornmeal (about 4 ounces)
  12. 1/3 cup masa harina
  13. 1/3 cup lard or vegetable shortening
  14. 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  15. 2 tablespoons shredded culentro (see Note) or 3 tablespoons shredded cilantro

CHERRY MOJO

  1. 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
  2. 1/2 cup cherry juice or mixed-berry juice
  3. 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  4. 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
  5. 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  6. 1/4 cup olive oil
  7. 1/2 cup dried cherries
  8. Salt and freshly ground pepper

SALAD

  1. 1 large bunch of watercress, large stems removed
  2. 3 scallions, cut into 1 1/2 -inch long julienne
  3. Salt and freshly ground pepper

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