Porch

I should have pointed out that the chipotles in the adobo recipe are dried 
chipotles.  The chipotles in the slaw dressing are canned chipotles en 
adobo and the chipotle juice is the adobo sauce from the can.

Thanks

Jack

Adobo-Glazed Pork Skewers

       ----ADOBO----
8  ancho chiles; seeded, stemmed
4  dried chipotle chiles; seeded, stemmed
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 whole cloves
2  bay leaves
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 cup roasted minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh cilantro; chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1 cup vegetable oil
       ----SKEWERS----
2 pounds pork tenderloin; cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large red pepper; cut in 1-inch squares
1  red onion; cut in 1-inch wedges

Soak six 9-inch bamboo skewers in cold water 30 minutes. Place large
skillet over high heat. Tear chilies into flat pieces. Add chilies to hot
pan; press against chilies with spatula, about 1-2 minutes, turning
occasionally. Transfer chilies to bowl; pour hot water over. Soak until
tender, about 20 minutes. Heat cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves, peppercorns
and cumin seeds in dry skillet, shaking skillet often, until fragrant and
lightly toasted, about 2 minutes; place in blender. Add drained chilies;
puree. Add garlic, tarragon, cilantro, thyme, salt and vinegar; puree until
smooth. Put 1/4 cup of the adobo into small bowl; whisk in oil. Place pork
in shallow baking dish; brush liberally with adobo. Cover; refrigerate at
least 2 hours or overnight. Heat grill to high. Remove pork from adobo;
thread 4 pieces onto each skewer, alternating with 3 peppers and 2 onions.
Repeat. Grill until meat is cooked to medium, about 8 minutes. Brush kebabs
with remaining adobo during cooking. Do not brush within last 3 minutes of
grilling.

Yield: 6 servings

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Chipotle Slaw

       ----CHIPOTLE SLAW DRESSING----
1/2 cup onion; chopped
4 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup dry mustard
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon white pepper
2 tablespoons chipotle juice
2  chipotle peppers
       ----SLAW----
1/3 cup red onion; chopped
1  jalapeno pepper; julienned
1 1/2 cups carrots; julienned
9 tablespoons fresh cilantro; chopped
12 cups slaw mix
1/2 cup green pepper; chopped
1 teaspoon salt

Slaw Directions: Combine dressing ingredients in large bowl until well
blended. Combine slaw ingredients and then toss with dressing.

Contributor:  Chris Raines/Wildhorse Saloon

