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Mexican Style Pork Chops

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Mexican Style Pork Chops

As I have mentioned before, dishes which call for tomatoes, onions and fresh hot peppers are called "a la mexicana" - Mexican style; I have shared a few of recipes in this category, for example, Machaca a la mexicana - Mexican Style "Pounded" Beef, or Mexican Style Asparagus, and even salsa mexicana, better known as pico de gallo.  These pork chops fall into that category, too, and with the addition of potatoes, they become a well balanced meal. I am also including a link to one of my desserts which, shaped as hearts, should be the perfect addition for a complete Valentine's Day menu ... click on title for more

main course, Regional Cuisine

Pork in Red Sauce – Asado Rojo

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Pork in Red Sauce – Asado Rojo

"Asado"  translates from Spanish as "roasted"; this dish probably got that denomination from being cooked traditionally over an open wood fire.  Now also cooked over the stove, it could receive a promotion to stew, with its generous chunks of pork, in a rich red sauce (as the name indicates, by rojo).  Several of Mexico's Northern states have their own versions; this recipe is based on the state of Durango's seasonings, which include a variety of dried red peppers, spices, and an acidic accent, traditionally achieved by adding orange juice or vinegar ... click on title for more

main course, Regional Cuisine

Lentils with Fruit

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Lentils with Fruit

This dish comes from the Mexican state of Oaxaca, although it was most likely based upon a Spanish recipe introduced during colonial times, since hardly any of the ingredients are native to Mexico. I saw that the recipe called for smoked pork chops and pineapple, amongst a large list of ingredients, which worked perfectly with the smoked ham and broth I prepared in my previous post with leftovers from Canadian Thanksgiving, along with some pineapple slices from the same meal ... click on title for more