20 braised mexican Recipes

dried ancho chiles, dried new mexico red chili peppers, sesame seeds, anise seed, cumin seed, coriander seed, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, 1/2 inch diameter, cooking oil, divided, raisins, whole almonds, corn tortilla, quartered, onion, chopped, tomatoes, garlic cloves, chicken stock, mexican chocolate, coarsely chopped, salt and pepper, whole chickens, cut in pieces (3 to 4 lb each)

vegetable oil cooking spray, mustard powder, cornstarch, salt, pepper, freshly ground, carne asada spice mix (mexican seasoning ), steaks, onion, sliced, mushroom, sliced, carrot, sliced, celery ribs, sliced, stewed tomatoes, water , if needed

dried ancho chiles (about 3/4 oz), stemmed, seeded, dried chiles de arbol or japones chiles, stemmed, seeded, sugar, fresh lime juice, boneless pork shoulder (boston butt), kosher salt, vegetable oil, onion, chopped (about 2 cups), garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, bay leaves, dried oregano, preferably mexican, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground allspice, negro modelo or other dark beer, more) 6 corn tortillas, radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced, chopped fresh cilantro

chicken, quartered, dried oregano (preferably mexican ), vegetable oil, onion, halved , thinly sliced crosswise, garlic cloves, chopped, minced chipotle chiles (from canned chipotles in adobo), tomatillos, husked, rinsed, quartered, cinnamon stick, pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, dried apricots (about 2/3 cup), dried cherries (about 1/2 cup packed), green onions, chopped, fresh epazote leaves,** finely chopped (optional), warm corn tortillas

young roasting chickens or 5 -6 lbs roasting chickens, achiote , molido (annatto), fine sea salt, cumin (comino molido), mexican oregano, lime juice, water (optional), garlic cloves, peeled, chiles de arbol (thin, dried chiles)

boneless pork shoulder, salt & freshly ground black pepper, vegetable oil, extra virgin olive oil, onions, cut into wedges, root end attached, garlic cloves, crushed, chopped oregano leaves , half a palmful, red chilies, thinly sliced, bay leaves, mexican beer, chicken stock, oranges, juiced about 2 cups, chipotle pepper, seeded and finely chopped , plus 1 tbsp of adobo sauce, limes, juiced, white wine vinegar or 1 1/2 cups white balsamic vinegar, sugar, red onions, thinly sliced, drained sliced store-bought pickled jalapeno peppers or 1 cup banana pepper ring, head red cabbage, shredded, crumbled queso fresco or 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese, corn or 16 flour tortillas

boneless pork shoulder, salt and freshly ground black pepper, vegetable oil, extra-virgin olive oil, onions, cut into wedges, root end attached, garlic, crushed, chopped oregano leaves , half a palmful, red chiles, thinly sliced, bay leaves, mexican beer, chicken stock, oranges, juiced about 2 cups, chipotle pepper, seeded and finely chopped , plus 1 tbsp of adobo sauce, limes, juiced, white wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar, sugar, red onions, thinly sliced, drained sliced store-bought pickled jalapenos or banana pepper rings, head red cabbage, shredded, crumbled queso fresco or 2 cups shredded monterey jack, corn or flour tortillas, charred over open flame and kept warm in tortilla warmer or towel

flour, kosher salt, fresh coarse ground black pepper, turkey thighs, skin removed, extra-virgin olive oil, mild salsa, chicken broth, white posole, drained and rinsed (mexican hominy), juice and finely grated large lime, zest of, chopped fresh cilantro

bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed, kosher salt, divided, fresh coarse ground black pepper, olive oil, sweet onions, thinly sliced, carrots , sliced on the bias into 1/2-inch rounds, garlic cloves, minced, bay leaves, dry sherry, spanish smoked paprika (or pimenton), ground dried ancho chile powder, dried mexican oregano, crumbled, cayenne pepper, peeled tomatoes with juice

extra virgin olive oil, two 1 lb bone-in turkey thighs or turkey drumstick, skin and fat removed, salt & freshly ground black pepper, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, onion, cut into 1 inch dice , plus minced white onion for serving, oregano sprig, jalapeno, stemmed, seeded , and sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick, tomato, coarsely chopped, ancho chili, stemmed, seeded, and coarsely chopped, cinnamon stick, dark mexican beer , such as modelo negro, water, corn tortillas, toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro stems, for serving

fatty pork shoulder , cut into 2-inch pieces, water, white onion, thinly sliced, orange, cut into 2 pieces, pork lard or vegetable oil, garlic cloves, peeled, bay leaves, sweetened condensed milk, dried oregano, preferably mexican, crumbled, fine salt , or 4 tsp kosher salt

dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded (about 3/4 oz.), dried chilies, stemmed, seeded (chiles de f rbol or japones chiles), sugar, fresh lime juice, boneless pork shoulder (boston butt), kosher salt, vegetable oil, onion, chopped (about 2 cups), garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, bay leaves, dried oregano, preferably mexican, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground allspice, dark beer (negro modelo), corn tortillas (or more ), radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced

chorizo sausages (spanish or mexican semi-dry 2 oz each), extra virgin olive oil, hard apple cider, crusty bread , for serving

kosher salt, dried ancho chile powder, mexican oregano, boneless leg of lamb, all-purpose flour, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, white onions, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups), white wine vinegar, dry white wine, honey, tomatoes, chopped (preferably re-hydrated dried tomatoes for best flavor), mild red chile puree, beef or 1 quart chicken stock

shelled pumpkin seeds (note : very important that these are shelled!), cumin seeds, dried mexican oregano, onion, chopped, cilantro, stems and leaves, jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped, garlic, romaine lettuce leaves, tomatillos, husked, washed coarsely chopped, radish tops, chicken cut into 8 pieces, vegetable oil, chicken stock, salt, black pepper, cinnamon , optional, cooked rice , as an accompaniment, sliced radishes, for garnish

celery ribs, stewed tomatoes, undrained, garlic cloves, mined, cumin, corn, bell pepper, chopped, onion, chopped, jalapeno pepper, minced and seeded, cilantro, minced

boneless pork shoulder, oil, onion, tomatoes, garlic, cumin, fresh oregano, bay leaves, dried chipotle chiles, water or 3/4 cup meat stock, salt, pepper, flour tortillas, shredded lettuce, sour cream, grated cheese, salsa, tomatoes, chopped, black olives, chopped

pork shoulder, boneless, olive oil, onion, thinly sliced, tomatoes, garlic cloves, cumin powder, fresh oregano, bay leaves, dried chipotle chiles, water or 3/4 cup meat stock, salt and pepper