TRADITIONAL PORK VINDALOO RECIPES

Steps:

• Grind the Kashmiri chiles, cinnamon stick, cumin, clove, peppercorns, and turmeric with a mortar and pestle or electric coffee grinder until the spices have been ground smooth. Mix with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to create a smooth paste. Season to taste with salt.
• Mix the pork cubes with the spice-vinegar paste in a bowl until evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the onions, garlic, and ginger until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add the pork and its marinade, and cook, stirring frequently, until the pork cubes have firmed, about 5 minutes. Pour in the water, bring to simmer, then reduce heat, cover, and cook until the pork is tender, about 40 minutes.
• Stir in the green chile pepper strips and 1/4 cup of vinegar. Cook uncovered until the green chile peppers have softened and the vindaloo has thickened, about 30 more minutes. Season to taste with salt before serving.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°F
• Combine flour, paprika, cumin, cardamom, cayenne, and cloves in a small bowl.
• Season the meat with salt & pepper generously.
• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large dutch oven over medium high, until simmering.
• Add half of the meat and brown on the side touching the pan, about 2 minutes.
• Turn each piece and continue cooking until most sides are well-browned, about 5 more minutes.
• Transfer the browned meat to a bowl.
• Add 1 tbsp oil to the pan and swirl to coat.
• Repeat process with 2nd half of meat.
• Transfer to the bowl when complete.
• Add 1 tbsp oil to the pan, swirl to coat.
• Add the onions and 1/4 tsp salt.
• Cook over medium heat, scraping the bottom with a wood spoon until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and cook about 1 minute until fragrant.
• Add the flour mixture and stir to coat.
• Continue to cook for about 2 more minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan.
• Gradually add the broth, scraping the bottom and sides of the pan to incorporate all browned on bits.
• Add the tomatoes, bay leaves, sugar, vinegar, and mustard seeds.
• Bring to a simmer.
• Add the pork and all accumulated juices. Return to a simmer.
• Ensure all pork is submerged in the liquid, cover and bake in preheated oven for 2 hours.
• Remove pan from oven and skim any fat that rises to the surface (or can be refrigerated for up to 3 days, spoon off any congealed fat and bring to simmer over medium low heat).
• Remove the bay leaves, stir in the cilantro, and serve.