3 lb Pork roast,lean end cut 1 cn Tomatoes,cut into quarters -(16 oz) 2 Large onions,chopped 4 Garlic cloves,chopped fine 12 Green chiles,cut into -thin 2" strips 2 Jalapeno peppers,chopped -fine (optional) 1/2 ts Dried oregano 1 Large bay leaf 1/2 ts Dried basil leaves 1/2 cn Beer 2 cn Chicken broth (14 oz ea) 1 c Chopped scallions 1/2 c Fresh cilantro Salt to taste 1. Puncture the roast with a sharp knife and insert two split garlic cloves. 2. Warm the oven at 325'F. Roast the pork in the oven until it's done. 3. Allow the meat to cool. Save the meat juice. Discard the excess fat and cut the meat into bite-size cubes. 4. Place the meat in a cooking pot. Add the meat juice. 5. Add the oregano, garlic, bay leaf, onions and salt. Add water if the meat juice is not enough. 6. Cover the pot and simmer over medium heat for about 20 min
utes. 7. Add the chiles, tomatoes, basil and chicken broth. Simmer for about 15 minutes. 8. Add the beer. If more liquid is needed, add another can of beer. Simmer for 15 minutes. 9. Serve in soup bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro and scallions. Serve with refried beans and warm flour tortillas. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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