Ingredients for Aztec Pie
- 1 lb pork shoulder
- 5 tablespoons corn oil
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 poblano peppers
- 1 lb tomatillos
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- sour cream (for garnish)
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How to Make Aztec Pie
- Cook 1 lb pork shoulder until tender (about 1.5-2 hours in a slow cooker or until easily shredded). Shred and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons corn oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté 1 medium onion until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 poblano peppers (seeded and chopped), and 1 lb tomatillos (husked and roughly chopped). Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until peppers are softened.
- Pour in 1 ½ cups chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in 1 cup heavy cream and simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and puree until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and return to the skillet.
- Season generously with salt (about 1 teaspoon or to taste). Simmer to reduce the sauce slightly, until it coats the back of a spoon.
- Heat 3 tablespoons corn oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Briefly cook 12 corn tortillas (about 10 seconds per side), until slightly pliable. Drain on paper towels.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Layer 6 tortillas in the bottom of the dish.
- Spread half of the shredded pork over the tortillas. Top with half of the tomatillo sauce and ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining tortillas, pork, sauce, and cheese.
- Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and casserole is heated through.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
11g
Fat
37g
Carbs
6g
