Subj : Make-Ahead Casseroles 15
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From : Dave Drum
Date : Thu Aug 01 2024 15:41:00

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      Title: Carnitas w/Orzo & Peppers In Red Mole Sauce
 Categories: Pork, Vegetables, Chilies, Sauces, Cheese
      Yield: 5 servings
 
      2 lb Boneless pork shoulder
           - roast; in 1/2" cubes
  1 1/2 ts Salt; divided
    1/2 ts Pepper
      1 c  Uncooked orzo pasta
      1    (ea) md green, red & yellow
           - bell peppers; chopped
      2    Jalapenos; seeded, chopped
      1 md Onion; chopped
      1 tb Olive oil
      1 c  Chicken broth
    1/4 c  Red mole sauce
      2 tb Tomato paste
      1 c  Quesadilla or Monterey Jack;
           - shredded
           Chopped cilantro; opt
           - sour cream; opt
 
  Place pork in a 15" X 10" X 1" baking pan; sprinkle with
  1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bake @
  325ºF/165ºC until tender, about 1-1/2 hours. Remove pork
  from oven. Increase oven setting to 350ºF/175ºC.
  
  Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions;
  drain and set aside. In a large skillet, saute peppers
  and onion in oil until crisp-tender. In a greased
  13x9-in. baking pan, combine the orzo, peppers and
  onion.
  
  In a small saucepan, whisk the chicken broth, mole
  sauce, tomato paste and remaining salt. Cook and stir
  until thickened and bubbly. Pour over orzo and
  vegetables. Stir in pork; sprinkle with cheese. Cover
  and bake until heated through, 35-40 minutes. Uncover;
  broil 3" - 4" from the heat until cheese is golden
  brown, 4-5 minutes. If desired, top with chopped
  cilantro and serve with sour cream.
  
  Kari Wheaton, South Beloit, Illinois
  
  Makes: 5 servings
  
  RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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