Ingredients
PORK TAMALES
- 1 1/4 pounds trimmed boneless fresh pork shoulder or butt
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups Chicken Stock or canned low-sodium broth
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 1 medium carrot, quartered
- 1 medium celery rib, quartered
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup coarse cornmeal (about 4 ounces)
- 1/3 cup masa harina
- 1/3 cup lard or vegetable shortening
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 tablespoons shredded culentro (see Note) or 3 tablespoons shredded cilantro
CHERRY MOJO
- 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup cherry juice or mixed-berry juice
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
SALAD
- 1 large bunch of watercress, large stems removed
- 3 scallions, cut into 1 1/2 -inch long julienne
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Description
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