Holiday Braised Pork Shanks

Steps

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1. 1
   Prepare all ingredients: wash the tomatoes, cut the onion into pieces, peel the garlic cloves, and have the dried chiles, serrano peppers, and fresh herbs ready.
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2. 2
   Quickly roast the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and dried chiles on a hot skillet until lightly charred, turning them over as needed. Remove them promptly to avoid burning.
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3. 3
   Heat oil in a large pot. Once hot, season the pork shanks generously with salt and ground black pepper.
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4. 4
   Add the seasoned pork shanks to the hot oil and sear them on both sides until they develop a golden-brown crust.
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5. 5
   While the shanks are searing, grind the roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic, and dried chiles into a smooth sauce. Start by grinding the onion and garlic with salt, then add the dried chiles (removing the seeds), followed by the fresh serrano peppers, and finally the tomatoes.
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   Once the pork shanks are seared and the sauce is ready, pour the ground chile sauce into the pot with the shanks. Add a splash of water, black pepper, oregano, and the sprigs of marjoram and thyme.
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   Cover the pot and reduce heat to low. Simmer until the pork shanks are completely cooked through and tender, and the flavors meld together.
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