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Mexican · Dessert

Smoky Pork Tart with ancho chilli

A smoky take on Pork Tart, built on ancho chilli and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 37 min and easily enough for 6 people.

4.9 from 3,159 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook12 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Smoky Pork Tart with ancho chilli
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the ancho chilli elements, and pat the pork dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the pork. Reduce the glaze until sticky, then turn to coat everything in a glossy lacquer.

Stir in the lime and the rest of the ancho chilli flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the peas along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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