Ranch-Style Spiced Pork with Swiss Chard

Steps

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1. 1
   Place the cut pork chunks in a clay pot and add a pinch of salt.
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2. 2
   Add enough water to cover the pork completely and simmer until the meat is fully tender.
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3. 3
   As the pork broth reduces and the meat begins to brown, slice the Swiss chard into strips.
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4. 4
   Remove seeds from the larger chiles and cut all chiles into smaller pieces, removing the stems.
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   In a mortar, combine the chopped onion, garlic, tomatoes, a pinch of salt, and cilantro. Grind into a rough paste.
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   Add a little water and grind again to combine well.
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   Once the pork is browned, add the first batch of ground tomato mixture to the pot.
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   Grind the green chiles in the mortar, adding black pepper, cumin, and a pinch of salt.
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   Add water and grind again to create a smooth chile paste.
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10. 10
    Add the ground green chile paste to the pork and simmer until all ingredients are fully cooked through.
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    Add the sliced Swiss chard to the pot once the chile sauce has fully cooked.
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    Simmer until the Swiss chard is tender. Since the greens are already tender, they cook quickly.
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    Serve hot. Enjoy with fresh corn tortillas and beans on the side.
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