Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Pinch of cinnamon
Pinch of allspice
1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
1 medium white onion, chopped
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
5 tablespoons minced cilantro
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Sixteen warmed 6- or 8-inch flour or corn tortillas,
mashed avocado, shredded or leaf lettuce, salsa and lime wedges, for serving

Directions

In a large bowl, mix the ancho powder with the salt, oregano, cumin,

pepper, cinnamon and allspice. Add the pork, onion, vinegar and

1/4 cup of the cilantro and mix well.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the pork and stir-fry over

moderately high heat until browned outside and just cooked through.

Transfer the pork to a colander to drain, then sprinkle with the cheese

and the remaining 1 tablespoon of cilantro. Transfer the pork to a

serving bowl and serve with the warmed tortillas, mashed avocado,

lettuce, salsa and lime wedges.

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Ingredients

1 cup bulgur wheat
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 bone-in pork rib chops, 3/4 inch thick (8 ounces each), trimmed
1 cup cranberries
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoon(s) sugar
1 bag (9 ounces) microwave-in-the-bag spinach

Directions

In 2-quart saucepan, heat 2 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to boiling on high.

Stir in bulgur; cover and cook on medium-low 10 to 15 minutes, until liquid

is absorbed. Stir in parsley.

While bulgur cooks, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium until hot.

Sprinkle chops with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.

Cook chops in skillet 12 minutes or until browned on both sides and slightly pink

in center. Transfer to plate.

To same skillet, add cranberries, vinegar, sugar, and 1/3 cup water; heat to boiling,

stirring to scrape up brown bits. Add juices from chops on plate; cook 2 minutes

to thicken sauce slightly. Cook spinach as label directs.

Serve chops with cranberry sauce, bulgur, and spinach.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dried black beans (10 1/2 ounces), soaked overnight in cold water and drained
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 large jalapeño, seeded and minced
1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground pepper

PORK

3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 head of garlic, cloves peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 habanero chile, seeded and minced
1 large serrano chile, seeded and minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground pepper
One 1-pound pork loin roast, trimmed of excess fat
Warm corn tortillas and salsa, for serving

Directions

1.  PREPARE THE BEANS: In a large saucepan, cover the beans with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil.

Simmer over low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

2.  In a medium skillet, heat the vegetable oil.

Add the onion, garlic and jalapeño and cook over moderate heat until

softened, about 7 minutes.

Add to the beans, along with the tomato, oregano and enough water to cover.

Season with salt and pepper and simmer until the beans are tender, about 2 hours longer, replenishing the water if necessary.

3.  MEANWHILE, COOK THE PORK: Preheat the oven to 300.

In a small enameled cast-iron casserole, combine the broth

with the garlic, onion, habanero and serrano chiles,

bay leaf, cumin and » teaspoon each of salt and pepper and

bring to a simmer.

Season the pork loin with salt and pepper and add it to the casserole.

Cover with foil and bake for about 1 hour, turning the pork once, until tender.

Transfer the pork to a plate and cover with plastic wrap until cool enough to handle.

4.  Remove the bay leaf. Shred the pork into strips and stir into the broth.

Season with salt. Fill the tortillas with pork and serve with the black beans and salsa.

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